CitizenScience@NYU
Science is for Everyone
Science aims to make our lives better and to better understand the world around us. CitizenScience@NYU is a online venue where everyone can participate in this collective goal. Take part in research studies, help scientists analyze data and patterns, and read about the latest science findings from NYU. All you need to bring is your computer, an internet connection, and your curiosity about science.
Participate in the science of tomorrow
Science is for everyone. Citizen Science @ NYU is a platform helping everyone to participate in the science process.
How does it work?
The process is simple. On Citizen Science @ NYU you can search for projects, participant, and then learn about the latest science findings.
Search for available projects
Search for projects by topic, type (paid or volunteer), or keyword. Current projects focus on topics like Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive and Psychological Science, Neuroscience, Climate Change, Data Science, Developmental Science
Participate in a project
Participate in a project by completing tasks and submitting data. Some task are simple forms or video games while others might request you go do things in the world using your phone.
Learn about science and yourself
Receive emails and other links from researchers as their projects progress. Find out about how your data contributed to scientific papers. See how you did and compare your performance to the average person. Read the latest research on topics like Climate Change, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence.
Example projects
Available paid and volunteer opportunities across many disciplines including research on Artificial Intelligence, Human Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Climate Change, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Citizen Science @ NYU.
This site is run by the Computational and Cognition Lab at New York University. We are a team of researchers who are interested in the intersection of technology and human behavior.
No, you can participate in many projects without creating an account. However, you will need an account to save your data and participate in paid projects.
Your data will be used for scientific research. You can opt out at any time.
You must be at least 18 years old to participate. If you are under 18, you can participate in the projects with your parent or guardian.
You can get paid for your time and skills by participating in paid projects. You will be paid in the form of a gift card or cash transfer using Venmo.
We welcome researchers to use our platform to recruit participants for their projects. Please contact us at citizen.science@nyu.edu if you are interested in participating in a project.