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Citizen Science in Australian Higher Education: Emerging Learning and Research Communities
Full text linkCitizen science, though well established in Australia has not yet found wide use in tertiary science education. We offer case studies to illustrate that Citizen Science approaches are slowly being adopted and we highlight the spectrum of experiences in higher education from undergraduate to alumni. Courses that integrate citizen science methods tend to focus on the involvement of students in scientific research. More recently, however, citizen science theories and practice have been explicitly taught, empowering students to bring a critical lens to citizen science approaches in addition to contributing to scientific research. Integrative citizen science approaches can draw together research and teaching in higher education. When combined, these authentic learning experiences provide opportunities for students to practice contemporary science as part of new and emerging research frameworks. This article draws together citizen science initiatives from Australian universities. We discuss the benefits of immersive citizen science projects for learning, the potential of citizen science to connect campuses with community, and the importance of critical approaches to citizen science in a pedagogical setting. We consider ways to shape citizen science in higher education settings to broaden inclusion in science both on and beyond campuses
The family Calymperaceae (Bryophyta) in Australia. Part 5: The genus Syrrhopodon
Full text linkTwenty species of the moss genus Syrrhopodon Sw. ex F.Weber are known from Australia. Each species is described and illustrated in detail, and a key to species and distribution maps are provided
Reinstatement of Thysanotus elatior R.Br. (Asparagaceae)
Full text linkThysanotus elatior R.Br. (Asparagaceae) is reinstated, described, lectotypified and compared with putatively related species. The species is restricted to the Top End of the Northern Territory and the Kimberley of Western Australia but was previously confused with T. banksii R.Br., a Queensland species. Notes are provided on the distribution, habitat, phenology, conservation status and affinities of Thysanotus elatior. Thysanotus chinensis Benth. also occurs in north-western Australia and a key to distinguish the two is provided. The application of the names Thysanotus elatior and T. tuberosus R.Br. to material there is also discussed
Iranians Continue to be Persecuted after Fleeing Iran: Australia’s Human Rights Dilemma
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