Catalog of Citizen Science websites

This paper develops an organization design-oriented conceptual model of scientific knowledge production through citizen science virtual organizations. Citizen science is a form of organization design for collaborative scientific research involving scientists and volunteers, for which Internet-based modes of participation enable massive virtual collaboration by thousands of members of the public. The conceptual model provides an example of a theory development process and discusses its application to an exploratory study. The paper contributes a multi-level process model for organizing investigation into the impact of design on this form of scientific knowledge production.

Goals and tasks: Two typologies of citizen science projects – A presentation at the Forty-fifth Hawai’i International Conference on System Science (HICSS-45)

Citizen science is a form of research collaboration involving members of the public in scientific research projects to address real-world problems. Often organized as a virtual collaboration, these projects are a type of open movement, with collective goals addressed through open participation in research tasks. We conducted a survey of citizen science projects to elicit multiple aspects of project design and operation. We then clustered projects based on the tasks performed by participants and on the project’s stated goals. The clustering results group projects that show similarities along other dimensions, suggesting useful divisions of the projects.

Written at Syracuse University

Motivation and data quality in a citizen science game: A design science evaluation a presentation at Forty-sixth Hawai’i International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-46)

Paper written by Syracuse University based on their work with the citizen science site Citizen Sort funded by NSF

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Introduction to Eye Tracking – http://youtu.be/Kx83vKJsTlc
Tobii Eye Trackers: Accuracy and Precision Specifications – http://youtu.be/mUobzfCIJGg
Tobii Eye Tracking Timing Performance – http://youtu.be/BrvgQ52VRH8
Tobii Studio and Dynamic Stimuli – http://youtu.be/vLnCevz6QgA
Fixation Filters in Tobii Studio – http://youtu.be/kgBtLAwDFRY
Another Fixation Filter upload – http://youtu.be/JWLUCKL4lUU
Synchronization of Tobii eye trackers with external devices – http://youtu.be/x9azrg-ZMoo
StimTracker for Tobii TX300 eye tracker – http://youtu.be/GSWCH2lrQKY
Comprehensive Data Export from Tobii Studio for Advanced Analysis – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRnSy5JzCbo&feature=c4-overview&list=UUvjOl1tblzq_GvrdannTm6g

Find upcoming Tobii webinars. Registration for most events is free.

Recommended comprehensive guide to eye tracking methods and measurements. It’s available at the Potter Engineering Library.

The Nielsen Norman Group, a usability consulting firm, has a free report with practical advice on how to conduct eye tracking usability studies. Download is free at the link.

This is available in the Potter Engineering Library.

Hub users group meeting video

All, Attached is an update on Grades 6-12 GIS day programming… more details and announcements to follow…

I will not fit into these dire stats.

Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young and Dr. Monica Cox are driving two cohorts within the ADVANCE WOC Career Coaching Program. The program starts immediately and is open to junior and senior faculty. This program is open to post-docs as they are considered junior faculty.

Consistency is critical and structure is key to consistency. We need to identify Goals, Objectives, and Targets (G.O.T.s) as a strategy for our productivity success. This should be done weekly with good Decisive Decision Making.

4 Steps in Performance and Productivity: 1.) Set Goals for objectives such as Research, Teaching, Service, Personal 2.) Force goals into Weekly Allocation 3.) Identify Sub-tasks 4.) Create a Weekly Task Completion List tied to productivity and performance

Create a paradigm of consistency!

Research has shown that we are nurturers and are comfortable with our teaching and service work. We are committed to doing a good job in those areas, so that trade-offs are made on our research. We don’t do enough career planning, which stifles our career vitality and enhancement of professional reputation. So why aren’t we doing more planning? Because we are not making the time. We say we don’t have time, but research shows that we waste a lot of time. We waste time everyday, which hinders our productivity. We need to have clear and concise goals and objectives for the day, project or task.

Mechanisms for tracking time and staying on task: Use Project Management software Use To Do lists Block time on your calendar Use tools to track time spent (e.g. download Focal Filter tool to categorize where spending time on Internet and block those sites)

Reframing Leadership Pathways: (1) understand the organizational culture (2) women of color provide are of unique value to institutions and there are benefits. For example, when sought after because of your unique skills as woman of color, be sure to articulate how your role must also contain certain elements to benefit your current and long-term career goals. Personal: (1) deliberately map steps to the goal, (2) make it a point to develop and demonstrate critical leadership skills early in your career, (3) take calculated risks. Institutional Survival Strategies: (1) make sure you are in the right place; institutional mission and values impact your career. (2) know policies on departmental initiatives and priorities (3) develop a tenure plan/career plan.