Sabiya Sabir, a former Global Field Program (GFP) graduate from New York City, has recently published an article in the NSTA’s Connected Science Learning discussing the importance of organizing community bioblitzes. In the piece, Sabir highlights the significance of web-based citizen science projects in providing scientists and the public with access to valuable data about the natural world. Through these initiatives, vast amounts of information can be collected and shared, fostering a better understanding of local ecosystems.
Sabir’s passion for education and community engagement is evident in her work as a Director of Public Programs at a science museum in Bronx. During her time at Miami University’s biology department, she pursued a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Biological Sciences through Project Dragonfly’s GFP program. Through her advocacy for citizen science initiatives like bioblitzes, Sabir emphasizes the importance of bringing together students, teachers, parents, and scientists to survey local habitats and introduce citizen science to communities.
