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Reporting on federal changes to science

The Good Science Project

This Substack provides ongoing commentary and analysis on federal science agency funding.
Reporting on federal changes to science

The Good Science Project

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This Substack provides ongoing commentary and analysis on federal science agency funding.
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Reporting on federal changes to science

OECD Data Explorer

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has a huge library of data — the most useful might be their Main Science and Technology Indicators but there are tons of other science-relevant datasets, including but not limited to:
  • Ag and fisheries
  • Environment and climate change
  • Health
  • Science, technology and innovation
Reporting on federal changes to science

OECD Data Explorer

Summary:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has a huge library of data — the most useful might be their Main Science and Technology Indicators but there are tons of other science-relevant datasets, including but not limited to:
  • Ag and fisheries
  • Environment and climate change
  • Health
  • Science, technology and innovation
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Reporting on federal changes to science

AAAS R&D Budget Reports and Publications

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides comprehensive, big-picture analyses of final R&D funding across the entire federal government.
Reporting on federal changes to science

AAAS R&D Budget Reports and Publications

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides comprehensive, big-picture analyses of final R&D funding across the entire federal government.
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Organization

Association of Scientific Journalists of the News Press

"AJSPI [The French Association of Science Journalists] has around 300 members, all of them professional journalists. The great majority work in French for national outlets, but some are employed by foreign media and work in English or other languages." AJSPI activities:
  • Breakfast debates with researchers;
  • Laboratory or research-site visits;
  • Workshops and training courses on the practical aspects of scientific journalism;
  • Study trips abroad and research site visits (some recent examples include South Africa, Turkey, Canada, China, Japan, French Guyana and Israel);
  • Journalist-researcher exchange scholarships that allows journalists to spend a few days in a research laboratory or in the field with scientists, and researchers to spend a few days in a newsroom;
  • Seminars on high-profile issues or on the practical aspects of journalism.
Organization

Association of Scientific Journalists of the News Press

Summary:
"AJSPI [The French Association of Science Journalists] has around 300 members, all of them professional journalists. The great majority work in French for national outlets, but some are employed by foreign media and work in English or other languages." AJSPI activities:
  • Breakfast debates with researchers;
  • Laboratory or research-site visits;
  • Workshops and training courses on the practical aspects of scientific journalism;
  • Study trips abroad and research site visits (some recent examples include South Africa, Turkey, Canada, China, Japan, French Guyana and Israel);
  • Journalist-researcher exchange scholarships that allows journalists to spend a few days in a research laboratory or in the field with scientists, and researchers to spend a few days in a newsroom;
  • Seminars on high-profile issues or on the practical aspects of journalism.
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Paris

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Resource Database / Guide

Tip Sheet: Follow the Money — How To Cover the Federal Appropriations Process

On April 30, 2026, CASW Connector hosted a Chat with Alessandra Zimmermann, AAAS project director for R&D policy, and Max Kozlov, award-winning science journalist at Nature.

The Chat was moderated by independent science journalist Virginia Gewin and facilitated by CASW program director Amber Dance.

Check out the tip sheet for advice and resources, as well as a recording of the Chat.

Resource Database / Guide

Tip Sheet: Follow the Money — How To Cover the Federal Appropriations Process

Summary:

On April 30, 2026, CASW Connector hosted a Chat with Alessandra Zimmermann, AAAS project director for R&D policy, and Max Kozlov, award-winning science journalist at Nature.

The Chat was moderated by independent science journalist Virginia Gewin and facilitated by CASW program director Amber Dance.

Check out the tip sheet for advice and resources, as well as a recording of the Chat.

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Conference

Visualising Climate 2026

"Visualising Climate is the first global conference on data visualisation for climate and environmental sciences. Bringing together scientists, artists, communicators, and journalists, this event will serve as a meeting point between data and storytelling, evidence and perception, art and science. Over three days of talks, workshops, and informal conversations, participants will delve into how data can be visualised to inform, engage, inspire action, and influence policy. This summit is a space to share tools, techniques, and case studies that push the boundaries of visual narratives, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and co-creation, and empower change through data visualisation."
  • Where: Bologna, Italy
  • When: November 4–6, 2026
Conference

Visualising Climate 2026

Summary:
"Visualising Climate is the first global conference on data visualisation for climate and environmental sciences. Bringing together scientists, artists, communicators, and journalists, this event will serve as a meeting point between data and storytelling, evidence and perception, art and science. Over three days of talks, workshops, and informal conversations, participants will delve into how data can be visualised to inform, engage, inspire action, and influence policy. This summit is a space to share tools, techniques, and case studies that push the boundaries of visual narratives, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and co-creation, and empower change through data visualisation."
  • Where: Bologna, Italy
  • When: November 4–6, 2026
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