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Emma Harris

Emma Harris Post 1

4 February 2020, 11:20 AM

Citizen Science Games

Do you think games are a good way to involve the public in science? Did you enjoy playing the games? Tell everyone why or why not. 

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Marie Weiel-Potyagaylo Post 2 in reply to 1

16 March 2020, 9:34 AM

Personally, I like the idea a lot! On the one hand, people playing such games can actually really be helpful for science, on the other hand, they can approach a scientific topic in an entertaining and fun way and thus become more included/integrated in the whole process. 

I am working in a computational biophysics group and we regularly use the protein folding game "FoldIt" for pupils visiting out institute, which they always enjoy.

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Natacha Klein Kafer Post 3 in reply to 1

17 March 2020, 8:52 AM Edited by the author on 17 March 2020, 8:53 AM

I think it's a great idea! Games are a terrific way of getting public engagement, but I can only imagine how hard it must be to create them! During my PhD we created a card game, Cards Against Humanity's style, and that was less technologically challenging, but it also reaches way less people.

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Carlos Marto Post 4 in reply to 1

18 March 2020, 5:04 PM

I enjoy this game and think this kind of activity is interesting for the public. 

In an era where everyone has a smartphone/ tablet\ pc, I believe it is easy to engage people in these games, and because of that, to increase its knowledge about science. 

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Juan Alcaide Jimenez Post 5 in reply to 1

28 March 2020, 5:49 PM

The game of the example

Games are a very good way to learn/teach but in these terrible days of coronavirus the example of the game you chose seems premonitory.

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Pamela Kelly Post 6 in reply to 1

28 June 2020, 4:17 PM

Games

This is a brilliant idea. I had never about these and plan to tell my nephew who loves science about them. A great way to get the public involved. 

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Sandeep Chakravartty Post 7 in reply to 1

18 July 2020, 5:19 AM
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Kashmiri Lande Post 8 in reply to 1

10 July 2021, 2:11 PM

Games

Well, I think it's a good idea, but it does not necessarily tell you the entire details that needs to be given and also could be addictive. Also, not everyone likes games.

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Tjark Gall Post 9 in reply to 1

15 January 2022, 6:56 PM

It depends

Gamification and/or serious games can be a great strategy for communicating or teaching. However, in some cases, I consider them as rather annoying or useless. I believe, it's very much dependent on the target group.