Rising Star in Citizen Science: A Recent Graduate’s Success Story with Bioblitzes

Safiya Sabir, a recent graduate of New York’s GFP (Global Field Program), has been published in NSTA’s Connected Science Learning. In her article, she discusses the importance of organizing community bioblitzes and provides educators with insights on how to do so effectively.

Sabir emphasizes the role of web-based citizen science projects, such as bioblitzes, in providing scientists and the general public access to valuable data about the natural world. Through these projects, a vast amount of information can be gathered and shared, fostering a better understanding of local ecosystems.

As a student in Miami’s biology department, Sabir pursued a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in the Biological Sciences through Project Dragonfly’s GFP program. Simultaneously, she held the position of Director of Public Programs at a science museum in Bronx, New York. Sabir’s dedication to both education and community engagement is evident in her work and advocacy for citizen science initiatives like bioblitzes.