The concept of citizen science could become vague as data collection tied to game and social interaction becomes an integrated part of daily life 

paradigm shift

- Expanded efforts are needed to garner support for and recognition of citizen science as a discipline and an important form of volunteer service. 
- some guiding principles for the emerging community of practice

citizen science as an evolving discipline and community of practice

- paradigm shift
- citizen science as an evolving discipline and community of practice

New York University

The article examines how would citizen science develop when coupled with emerging technologies, in terms of its research processes, program and participant cultures, and scientific communities. 

The future of citizen science: emerging technologies and shifting paradigms

Emerging technologies will continue to advance citizen science in the future by - engaging broad audiences
- motivate volunteers
- improve data collection
- control data quality
- corroborate model results
- increase the speed with which decisions can be made. 

Emerging technologies 

The researchers examine the future of research process by breaking it down 6 elements: 
- gathering teams/ resources/ partners
- defining research questions
- collecting and managing data
- analyzing and interpreting data
- disseminating results
- evaluating program success and participant outcomes

The future of the citizen-science research process

- diversity of participants 
- motivation and retention of volunteers

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