Graduate Students Use "Crowdfunding" for Research

Geography graduate students Carl Sack and Cathy Day are among 75 scientists participating in "crowdfunding" their upcoming research projects. Science crowdfunding is intended to be a method of increasing public engagement in science, as well as making smaller projects possible.  Funding for smaller projects is often difficult to find, the engagement of non-scientists with the work can help them move forward.

Project participants blog about their research and provide "rewards" that keep funders updated on project progress. You can view the projects here. Read more...