Scientist Affiliation: University of Birmingham, U.K.
Dates: Monday, October 26, 2015 - Tuesday, March 1, 2016
PROJECT TYPE: Data Processing
COST: Free
GRADE LEVEL: All Ages
TIME COMMITMENT: Variable
HOW TO JOIN:
OWL is a Web app that’s available through the project’s site (no need to go to Apple’s App Store or the Google Play Store). Follow the instructions there to 'pin' the app to your home screen.
By completing surveys and games within the app, members of the public will be able to learn more about their own thinking and behavior, and help researchers to understand how these skills change throughout the lifespan. Download the app.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)
Larry Greenemeier is the associate editor of technology for Scientific American, covering a variety of tech-related topics, including biotech, computers, military tech, nanotech and robots. Follow Larry Greenemeier on Twitter Credit: Nick Higgins