Public Science - Zooniverse

 You may have heard of public science, or maybe not. In most fields of science, there are datasets that are SO LARGE that there are not enough actual scientists in those fields to look at it all. And there are some things that people are still better at seeing and identifying or classifying from a dataset than computers are. How do scientists handle the analysis of such large datasets? 

Bring in the global public! 

Some non-professionals are even getting their names on published papers for their contributions to new discoveries, such as new exoplanets.

Check out the Zooniverse website - there are over 80 big data projects that you can participate in, no experience required. Check out all the options, in dozens of different fields! 

Learn About Quantum Mechanics: The Quantum Atlas

 One of the better sites I have seen in order to learn about the fundamental concepts behind quantum mechanics is The Quantum Atlas. It has wonderful animations & interactive simulations, which bring some challenging ideas to life in a more understandable way. Kudos to the group Joint Quantum Institute at the U. of Maryland! 

If you enjoy making videos...

 Here is an international contest sponsored by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). It is called PLURAL+, and has a focus on submitting videos dealing with issues in migration, diversity and social inclusion, which many ETHS students are interested in. Could be a good chance to get your personal message out in a creative way, to the world! Check it out.

Here is one example by a Greek student, who is dyslexic and 12 years old, of a friend who teaches her English.