Citizen Science: Together We Make the World Better

Community members can help make the world a better place by partnering with scientists in “Citizen Science” efforts.

Kerryanne Monahan, Master Instructor and Professor of Biological Science at Indian River State College, will explain the important role the Citizen Scientist can play right here in our unique Treasure Coast environment at a Speaker Luncheon sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Vero Beach Chapter. The luncheon is 11:30am – 1pm at Regency Park, 910 Regency Square, Vero Beach. Cost is $25/person. Go to www.AAUWverobeach.org to register.

Monahan is a National Geographic Fellow and has been a speaker for Ted Ed Talks. She also has helped design an Education Guide to accompany an inspiring documentary, Path of the Panther, which tells the story of the first female panther to cross the Caloosahatchee River and why that’s so important for the survival of the Florida panther.

You say you’re not a scientist? Not a problem. Don’t have a lot of time? Not a problem. Monahan offers numerous ways that ordinary community members of all ages and interests can help in some way — and when we all lend a hand, our efforts can add up to making a big difference.

AAUW-Vero Beach is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, whose purpose is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. We support scholarships, grants and programs for women and girls in Indian River County.