Explore the impact of youth involvement in scientific research through a 45-minute lecture from the Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series. Delve into Marcy Belva's assessment of the Encana Badlands Science Camp Palaeontology Project, a citizen science initiative. Discover the evolution of this project from its early stages to a school program and science camp. Learn about the peer review process, follow-up activities, and the overall benefits of engaging young people in paleontological research. Gain insights into the effectiveness of citizen science projects and their potential to foster scientific literacy among youth.