The Power of iNaturalist

Join this 54-minute talk from the Paleontological Research Institution where Brandon Woo, Cornell University Alumnus, explores the global citizen science project iNaturalist. Learn how this platform enables people worldwide to document Earth's biodiversity by submitting photos that both amateurs and experts help identify. Discover how iNaturalist serves as both an engaging way to connect with nature and a valuable scientific resource providing new data, distribution records, and specimen material for research projects. Gain practical tips and tricks to maximize your own iNaturalist experience from someone who uses it both as a scientist and nature enthusiast. This November 19, 2020 presentation was originally streamed as part of the "Science in the Virtual Pub" series and later shared as a Facebook Live video.