Have taken a run at this before but not much interest. Might want to browse this long list of projects though: citizenscience.gov | Helping federal agencies accelerate innovation through public participation
idk, after the guy got sued in oregon for criticizing how a bridge was built, i'd be reluctant to advise the government in any way. fortunately, i don't know anything about science.
fortunately, i don't know anything about science. You can't expect me to let that slide. Everybody knows something; maybe more here and less there. Without a doubt, ready to know more within self-prescribed limits. For my small part I try to make it engaging as possible. Others do better. It is a hated phrase for me. Risk of appearing indolent. Fear of being outgunned. Whatever. Slapping you around here because this is to be a discussion of citizen science. Where those with limited training but real interest make a real contribution to scientific knowledge. It is all about more eyes in more places, with rather modern digital connectedness to help it happen.
To all: if you see roadkill there are scientists who'd appreciate hearing about it. Just now my internet searching is going poorly so check it out at your end.
It is hard for me to separate engineering from science so let me float a proposal: PROBLEM Employers are reluctant to install charging stations for employee plug-in cars. PROPOSED SOLUTION Design and model a trailer-sized, EVSE that fits in a parking spot and is not grid powered using: Evacuated tube, solar concentrated, Sterling engine Solar panel Air-metal battery, aluminum/iron/zinc Rechargable battery REQUIREMENTS Provide 7 kWh at 1.3 kW (5:20 hh:mm) every 24 hours Temperature range: -40C to 100C (industrial) Towable yet securely parked Emit no noxious gases or liquids Recharge tow and return: 30 days Bob Wilson
how about if interested employees chipped in for some like your proposal, solar etc. maybe a 5 year note to be paid by a monthly fee based on kWh usage. (sorry, it's hard for me to separate science from business)
Are you referring to the case where an engineer (low case 'e') was fined for commenting on traffic light timing when the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying got too big for its britches?: Engineers | PriusChat As a member of that same profession, that Oregon case doesn't deter me one iota.
