Unleashing the Power of Citizen Science |Free evening guest lecture with dr. Maarten Loonen

Through his role as Scientific Director of the Netherlands Arctic Station in Spitsbergen, the northernmost city on earth, Maarten Loonen will share his remarkable knowledge and enthusiasm for engaging the public with science.

This interactive workshop and lecture are meticulously crafted to engage participants of all ages and levels of understanding. By fostering a sense of ownership and encouraging active involvement, he instills the importance of incorporating science into everyday life. Understanding the impact of public co-created data, he underscores the collective responsibility we all hold for the preservation of our planet.

As a dedicated science communicator, Maarten brings over three decades of transformative insights and a knack for making scientific jargon comprehensible. His interdisciplinary approach provides participants with a holistic view of our world's interconnectedness, prompting them to critically examine their roles in this context.

Maarten's work and commitment have significantly influenced not only the field of citizen science but also the broader scientific community. He is respected as a thought leader and an advocate for public engagement, as evidenced by his appearances on numerous national and international radio and television broadcasts and at prestigious conferences (e.g., NOS, IPCC reports, NPO). He anticipates continuing to share his insights gleaned from monitoring Arctic seabird migration and the narratives they relay about our planet's future.

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