citizen scientist

American  

[sit-uh-zuhn sahy-uhn-tist, sit-uh-suhn] / ˈsɪt ə zən ˈsaɪ ən tɪst, ˈsɪt ə sən /

noun

plural

citizen scientists

1. a person engaged in citizen science; a volunteer who participates in collecting scientific data.

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Example Sentences

Palazzo says the work of the self-funded citizen scientist volunteers is "extremely helpful" in the task of tracking the animals, as a lot of conservation projects are underfunded and lack resources.

From Reuters • Jul. 28, 2023

The paper cited, as evidence, a photo submitted by a citizen scientist.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2023

“Everything is moving all the time,” the citizen scientist Steve Caron said.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2023

Lisa Stiller, one of the many citizen scientist co-authors of the study, offers encouragement for prospective volunteers.

From Scientific American • Aug. 4, 2022

"This is a true sign of citizen scientist collaboration," Berrent said.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2022