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STEM Ambassador Program Workshops

Association of Science Communicators

"Wondering how to make your public engagement more effective or engaging? Or maybe you're interested in getting started by aren't sure where to begin? Our upcoming workshops are designed for you. ASC, in partnership with the University of Utah's STEMAP program, is excited to offer two workshops focused on conducting public engagement grounded in social science research. The first session is geared for early-career professionals or those with little to no public engagement experience, while the second is tailored for more experienced science communicators. STEMAP brings a theoretical, evidence-based approach to SciComm that translates directly into practice–ideal for busy practitioners who want to apply research insights without having to dive into the full body of the literature."
Workshop

STEM Ambassador Program Workshops

Summary:
"Wondering how to make your public engagement more effective or engaging? Or maybe you're interested in getting started by aren't sure where to begin? Our upcoming workshops are designed for you. ASC, in partnership with the University of Utah's STEMAP program, is excited to offer two workshops focused on conducting public engagement grounded in social science research. The first session is geared for early-career professionals or those with little to no public engagement experience, while the second is tailored for more experienced science communicators. STEMAP brings a theoretical, evidence-based approach to SciComm that translates directly into practice–ideal for busy practitioners who want to apply research insights without having to dive into the full body of the literature."
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Association of Science Communicators

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Fellowships & Grants

Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowships

Pulitzer Center

"Each year of the initiative, the Pulitzer Center puts out a call for applications to dedicate a whole year to investigating deforestation in the world’s three main tropical rainforest regions. ... The Fellows are assisted by the RIN data and research team to apply innovative investigation techniques, such as the exploration of large amounts of documents and geospatial analysis. And with the support of the Pulitzer Center’s education team, the network will share investigation findings at schools and universities. ... We encourage experienced investigative journalists in each of the tropical rainforest regions as well as journalists based at major global media outlets to apply. The full-time, year-long fellowships will cover the reporter’s salary and provide additional support for the media outlet that employs the journalist (if on staff), or that agrees to host the Fellow (if a freelancer)." Deadline: May 22, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowships

Summary:
"Each year of the initiative, the Pulitzer Center puts out a call for applications to dedicate a whole year to investigating deforestation in the world’s three main tropical rainforest regions. ... The Fellows are assisted by the RIN data and research team to apply innovative investigation techniques, such as the exploration of large amounts of documents and geospatial analysis. And with the support of the Pulitzer Center’s education team, the network will share investigation findings at schools and universities. ... We encourage experienced investigative journalists in each of the tropical rainforest regions as well as journalists based at major global media outlets to apply. The full-time, year-long fellowships will cover the reporter’s salary and provide additional support for the media outlet that employs the journalist (if on staff), or that agrees to host the Fellow (if a freelancer)." Deadline: May 22, 2026.
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Pulitzer Center

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Article

Improving Science Communication and Organization Visibility Through Wikipedia: A Case Study of the American Association For Anatomy

"A new study, published in Anatomical Sciences Education, provides evidence that researchers and scientific organizations can significantly improve public access to accurate, high-quality information through structured engagement with Wikipedia, one of the most widely used knowledge platforms in the world and an increasingly influential source for both search engines and artificial intelligence systems."
Article

Improving Science Communication and Organization Visibility Through Wikipedia: A Case Study of the American Association For Anatomy

Summary:
"A new study, published in Anatomical Sciences Education, provides evidence that researchers and scientific organizations can significantly improve public access to accurate, high-quality information through structured engagement with Wikipedia, one of the most widely used knowledge platforms in the world and an increasingly influential source for both search engines and artificial intelligence systems."
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Michael A. Pascoe

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Anatomical Sciences Education

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April 21, 2026

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Media Briefing: Data Center Planning — Municipal, Utility and Community Considerations

Accelerating demand for new data centers means many communities are being asked for the first time where and how to permit their construction. SciLine’s briefing covered considerations being weighed by state and local governments, utilities, and communities as part of the data center planning process. Experts discussed the local resource-use implications of data center energy demands; the types of infrastructure projects and upgrades that often accompany new data center facilities; and how large-scale data center projects can affect broader local sustainability goals. The briefing featured short conversations with three experts, followed by a moderated Q&A, all on the record. Includes a transcript.
Video

Media Briefing: Data Center Planning — Municipal, Utility and Community Considerations

Summary:
Accelerating demand for new data centers means many communities are being asked for the first time where and how to permit their construction. SciLine’s briefing covered considerations being weighed by state and local governments, utilities, and communities as part of the data center planning process. Experts discussed the local resource-use implications of data center energy demands; the types of infrastructure projects and upgrades that often accompany new data center facilities; and how large-scale data center projects can affect broader local sustainability goals. The briefing featured short conversations with three experts, followed by a moderated Q&A, all on the record. Includes a transcript.
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Resource Database / Guide

Finding & Interviewing Sources

"Every journalist has their own approach to finding and interviewing sources. But the best reporters share some common tactics to vet potential sources, get a rambling source back on track mid-interview, find anecdotes that sing, and more. Below is a roundup of articles from our archives with tips on how to build a roster of sources, prepare for your interviews, navigate difficult conversations, and more.
  • Building a Roster of Go-To Sources
  • Stepping Out: Finding Local Voices for Science Stories
  • When and How to Include Young People as Sources
  • How to Find Scientist Sources and Plan Interviews
  • Who is an Expert? Broadening the Definition Strengthens Journalism
  • The Art of Crafting Effective Interview Questions
  • How to Steer an Interview So You Get What You Need
  • Crafting Clear and Conversational Q&As
  • Outside In: Covering Communities as An Outsider"
Resource Database / Guide

Finding & Interviewing Sources

Summary:
"Every journalist has their own approach to finding and interviewing sources. But the best reporters share some common tactics to vet potential sources, get a rambling source back on track mid-interview, find anecdotes that sing, and more. Below is a roundup of articles from our archives with tips on how to build a roster of sources, prepare for your interviews, navigate difficult conversations, and more.
  • Building a Roster of Go-To Sources
  • Stepping Out: Finding Local Voices for Science Stories
  • When and How to Include Young People as Sources
  • How to Find Scientist Sources and Plan Interviews
  • Who is an Expert? Broadening the Definition Strengthens Journalism
  • The Art of Crafting Effective Interview Questions
  • How to Steer an Interview So You Get What You Need
  • Crafting Clear and Conversational Q&As
  • Outside In: Covering Communities as An Outsider"
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Reporting on federal changes to science

APS Science Policy Data Dashboards

American Physical Society

"APS science policy data dashboards present a new approach to using publicly available data to highlight various impacts of federal R&D investments in the United States, including at the state, district, and institutional level."
  • Largest federal agency funders of physical science research: DOD, DOE, NASA, NIST, and NSF
  • Federal science agencies' investments in American innovation: All agencies
Reporting on federal changes to science

APS Science Policy Data Dashboards

Summary:
"APS science policy data dashboards present a new approach to using publicly available data to highlight various impacts of federal R&D investments in the United States, including at the state, district, and institutional level."
  • Largest federal agency funders of physical science research: DOD, DOE, NASA, NIST, and NSF
  • Federal science agencies' investments in American innovation: All agencies
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American Physical Society

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