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Citizen Science

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Developing Science Literacy
The goal of the Citizen Science program at Bard College is to provide students with opportunities to develop their personal science literacy through hands-on, real-world course work and projects. We ask: What does it mean to be scientifically literate? What is the role of citizens when it comes to weighing in on important scientific issues? How can citizens find the scientific information they need in order to meet the challenges they face in their lives and respond to the scientific issues of their day? What are the skills we all need in order to adequately and thoroughly interpret scientific claims, and how can we be sure that the conduct, analysis, and interpretation of science are not unduly influenced by political or other potentially distorting factors?

2021 Program Dates: Thursday, January 14 – Friday, January 29
Learn more about the program

Required Books for Citizen Science 2021

The required books for Citizen Science are: 
Water 4.0: The Past, Present and Future of the World’s Most Vital Resource by David Sedlak
What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City by Mona Hanna-Attisha

For reading assignments and information on either accessing the books digitally through the Stevenson Library or purchasing them in hardcover through the College Bookstore, vist our FAQs page.

Citizen Science FAQs

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News and Events
Congressman Delgado with Bard Professor and Citizen Science Director Mary Krembs. 

News and Events

Congressman Antonio Delgado Visits Bard Citizen Science Program

Congressman Antonio Delgado spoke with Bard Citizen Science students in the Reem-Kayden Center on the evening of Tuesday, January 21, 2020 about the health risks associated with PFAS chemicals, and his legislation to combat their proliferation.


Developing Science Literacy
Photo by Pete Mauney '93 MFA '00

Developing Science Literacy

“This required program is designed to give all students the tools, attitudes, and motivation to use science and mathematics concepts in their daily lives.” —Leon Botstein, President, Bard College

Contact Us

Citizen Science
Bard College, P.O. Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
citizenscience@bard.edu | 845-758-7490

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