January 2025 Theodore Talk
Exploring the Universe: Citizen Science and Beyond with the Adler Planetarium and Zooniverse
Sunday afternoon January 26th, 2025, via Zoom at 2:30 pm
Join Laura Trouille, Vice President of Science Engagement at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and Principal Investigator for an engaging exploration into the world of citizen science and space discovery.
As the world’s largest platform for people-powered research, Zooniverse empowers nearly 3 million volunteers to contribute to groundbreaking projects in astronomy, biology, and the humanities. Laura will share stories of how Zooniverse has tackled scientific bottlenecks by combining the efforts of human volunteers with automated routines to process massive datasets — leading to innovations and discoveries across myriad fields. From tagging animals in camera trap images to discovering planets around distant stars, Zooniverse opens the door for anyone to participate in real research.
Laura will also introduce Adler’s exciting new Other Worlds exhibit, an interactive journey through our Solar System and exoplanet discovery. Featuring hands-on opportunities through the Zooniverse Planet Hunters project, the exhibit invites visitors to actively search for planets orbiting distant stars, providing an inspiring connection between citizen science and space exploration. Whether you’re curious about contributing from home or planning a visit to the Adler, this talk offers a unique glimpse into how public engagement is pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.
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A full write-up and contact info for this event will appear in the January issue of the Mensa Bulletin and on American Mensa’s National Events Calendar. To promote the 2025 American Mensa AG in Chicago, the first seven Theodore Talks of this year will highlight some of Chicago’s unique attractions. You can learn more about the AG here.
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