In a new workshop report published by the Computing Community Consortium (CCC), Grand Challenges for the Convergence of Computational and Citizen Science Research, dozens of experts across disciplines came together to examine the ways in which advanced computing and citizen science mutually enrich each other, fundamentally altering our potential for advancement in numerous scientific fields for the better.  From users mapping biodiversity on iNaturalist to analyzing protein folding configurations to advance drug discovery on Foldit, we have seen the value of engaging the public in scientific research projects. This report also presents the opportunity of citizen science and computing research, together, to maximize the potential of tools with broad applications […]

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A Computing Community Consortium (CCC) workshop report outlines grand challenges and strategic recommendations for converging advanced computing and citizen science. The report argues this convergence can enhance national competitiveness, improve government efficiency, develop STEM workforce skills, and address pressing challenges like natural disaster response. Key infrastructure recommendations include cross-agency collaboration, permanent federal funding streams, interoperable AI-ready data standards (FAIR data), privacy-preserving frameworks (federated learning, data trusts), explainable AI governance, and a proposed National Citizen Science & AI Convergence Hub.

Ensuring American Scientific Leadership through the Convergence of Computing and Citizen Science