Could a Citizen Scientist Win a Nobel Prize? - Jessica Richman - TEDMED - 2013
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the potential for citizen scientists to make groundbreaking discoveries and potentially win a Nobel Prize in this thought-provoking 15-minute TED talk. Delve into the concept of science as a spectator sport and learn how amateur involvement can shape the future of scientific research. Discover the growing field of citizen science and its impact on understanding the human microbiome. Gain inspiration from Jessica Richman's uBiome project, which empowers individuals with research tools and opportunities to contribute to scientific advancements.
Syllabus
Introduction
Science as a spectator sport
Amateur sports
The future of science
Citizen science
Human microbiome
Taught by
TEDMED
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