Sabiya Sabir, a recent graduate from Project Dragonfly’s GFP program in Miami’s biology department, has been published in NSTA’s Connected Science Learning. In her article, she discusses the importance of organizing community bioblitzes and provides educators with insights on how to do so effectively.
Sabir highlights the role of web-based citizen science projects, such as bioblitzes, in providing scientists and the general public access to valuable data about the natural world. Through these projects, a vast amount of information can be gathered and shared, fostering a better understanding of local ecosystems.
As a student in Miami’s biology department, Sabir pursued an M.A.T. in Biological Sciences through Project Dragonfly’s GFP program while simultaneously holding the position of Director of Public Programs at a science museum in Bronx, New York. Her dedication to both education and community engagement is evident in her work and advocacy for citizen science initiatives like bioblitzes.