{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61f9b731e619e20012dedf17/691edd6fa8b3b3aea0235649?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#137 Australian Museum Champions Citizen Science Through Innovative Programs with Paul Flemons","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61f9b731e619e20012dedf17/1763630437052-9557605d-020a-454c-8bfe-6a89aa6eca13.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>At the Australian Museum, citizen science has grown from a niche concept into a vibrant, community-driven force.</p><p><br></p><p>Managing the Centre for Citizen Science, Paul Flemons oversees three major programs that have transformed how the public engages with scientific research.</p><p><br></p><p>Frog ID is perhaps the most familiar, inviting thousands to record and monitor frogs across Australia.</p><p><br></p><p>DigiVol allows volunteers to digitize invaluable collections from institutions worldwide, including natural history, cultural artifacts, and council libraries, from the comfort of their homes.</p><p><br></p><p>Australasian Fishes collects data on fish distributions, helping to track environmental changes and shifts in ocean temperatures.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More Information</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://australian.museum/get-involved/citizen-science/volunteer-with-us/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://australian.museum/get-involved/citizen-science/volunteer-with-us/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://citizenscience.org.au/citscioz25/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://citizenscience.org.au/citscioz25/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Citizen Science Show Podcast</strong></p><p>This episode of the Citizen Science Show podcast is coming to you from CitSciOz25 the Australian Citizen Science Association conference, in Melbourne Connect, a world-class innovation precinct at The University of Melbourne.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy this content, please like and subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps us to reach more citizen scientists, like you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact the Show</strong></p><p>We are always looking for more guests to tell us about interesting citizen science projects, research and events.</p><p>You can email us at: <a href=\"mailto:info@citizenscienceshow.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@citizenscienceshow.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Citizen Science Show"}