Scientist for a Day: Citizen Scientist
Become a citizen scientist these school holidays. Explore behind-the-scenes at the Museum, master species identification and see science research in action!
Become a citizen scientist these school holidays. Explore behind-the-scenes at the Museum, master species identification and see science research in action!
Image: Ian Hutton© Lord Howe Island Museum
Ages: Strictly 9-12 years
Transform your April school holidays into a scientific adventure! We invite young explorers to have fun discovering what it takes to become real citizen scientists and learn how their observations contribute to genuine scientific research and conservation efforts.
In a full-day experience, come behind-the-scenes at the DigiVol Labs and meet Alex Romano, DigiVol Online Coordinator, as he shares some of the Museum's incredible collection of over 21 million specimens. Learn how digitisation transforms Museum collections into accessible scientific data, then master species identification techniques for backyard exploration and see real science research in action!
For an unforgettable day where curiosity meets science, secure your spot today!
Alex Romano
© Australian Museum
Alex Romano is the DigiVol Online Coordinator at the Australian Museum. With a background in Ornithology research, Alex's passion for science brought him to the Australian Museum as a DigiVol Lab volunteer.
He has contributed to several citizen science projects including BioBlitzs, Bird Banding, FrogID, and DigiVol as both a researcher and a citizen scientist. The highlight of Alex’s role is being involved in the digitisation of a range of the Museum’s collection material through the dedication and expertise of citizen scientists.
