A citizen scientist is a volunteer who collects and/or develops data as part of a scientific investigation. I believe citizen science introduces students to the natural sciences and the ideas of the scientific method. Citizen science is the practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge. Citizen science helps collect data that helps improve approaches to learning and also helps introduce the scientific method across the world and problems are left to be proven. You are taking part in real-world investigations by asking questions, reflecting, analyzing and sharing the same data scientists use. I took part in cell cursor research for Cancer Research UK, the world's leading charity dedicated to fighting cancer through research. They have saved millions of lives by discovering new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, and survival has doubled in the last 40 years. Results from medical studies of large-scale treatments, each finding helps deepen our understanding of cancer and highlight new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it. There are many different labs and unique research that focuses on different aspects of science. Labs or research challenges citizens like me to learn about science by actually doing it and contribute to real-world investigations. In reality, we're all scientists anyway, so why not actually focus on something productive like a citizen science project. You can talk and communicate with industry experts and even answer questions from your peers or other fellow citizens. It's like a global brainstorm. You are actively participating in science with real data and questions. As they experiment with...... middle of paper... scientists are curious and anxious every day, eager to learn more about the world and how we can help understand it. With the widespread ease of use of the Internet, it has become easier for people to share and contribute information to citizen science. This technological breakthrough has increased the number of citizen science programs. Citizen Scientists have helped answer serious scientific questions, provide vital data to the astronomical community, and make numerous scientific discoveries. One of the oldest examples of citizen science is the Christmas Bird Count sponsored by the National Audubon Society. Since 1900, the organization has sponsored a bird count that runs from December 14 to January 5 each year. An experienced birder leads a group (called a circle) of volunteers as they gather information about local bird populations.