1. Crowdfunding Campaigns Help Researchers Launch Projects and Generate Outreach
- Author
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Bethany L. Krebs, Katherine E. Dahlhausen, Jason V. Watters, and Holly H. Ganz
- Subjects
0301 basic medicine ,QH301-705.5 ,social media ,Participatory action research ,Student engagement ,030204 cardiovascular system & hematology ,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology ,Education ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Political science ,Kickstarter ,citizen science ,Citizen science ,Social media ,outreach ,Biology (General) ,lcsh:QH301-705.5 ,lcsh:LC8-6691 ,General Immunology and Microbiology ,LC8-6691 ,lcsh:Special aspects of education ,business.industry ,Engaging & Training Citizen Scientists in Data Collection ,Public relations ,Data science ,Special aspects of education ,Outreach ,030104 developmental biology ,lcsh:Biology (General) ,participatory research ,General Agricultural and Biological Sciences ,business ,Crowdfunding ,Curriculum and Pedagogy - Abstract
Organizers of participatory research (citizen science) projects can generate funds and outreach through crowdfunding. Here we provide insights from three successful science crowdfunding campaigns recently completed on Indiegogo, Experiment, and Kickstarter. Choosing a crowdfunding platform that fits the project is just the beginning; a successful campaign reflects its content, management, and marketing, and some researchers may need to acquire new skills. In addition, the growing trend of crowdfunding for science reinforces the importance of academic engagement with social media.
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- 2015