KINGSTON, R.I., Nov. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
KINGSTON, R.I. - Nov. 9, 2026 - As the citizen science officer for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Marc Kuchner oversees a portfolio of more than 40 NASA-funded participatory science projects, reaching millions of volunteers eager to help conduct space research.
So, how can you get involved? In his upcoming University of Rhode Island Honors Colloquium lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 17, titled "NASA Scientist: You," Kuchner will show how volunteers have helped NASA find exoplanets and samples of interstellar material, and share how you can join a NASA science team right now.
Hosted by the Honors Program, URI's premier lecture series examines the scie...