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SEEDS: Stories of Ethics, Engagement and Dialogue in Science

"ComSciCon is embarking on a project funded by the Kavli Foundation and the Rita Allen Foundation to create a resource for early-career scientists who want to make sure their work has impact beyond the ivory tower. The SEEDS project is collecting stories about researchers who engage with the ethical and societal implications of their research — something that few academic institutions explicitly support. In creating a repository of those researchers’ stories, the SEEDS team will share valuable insights into how scientists can start to do boundary-spanning work, so as to inspire more scientists to make the leap. Starting in January 2026, the SEEDS project will host a series of webinars so the public can hear from scientists who are doing publicly engaged work. The project will culminate in a publication full of the stories of scientists who engage with ethics and their advice to help others do the same."

SEEDS: Stories of Ethics, Engagement and Dialogue in Science

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"ComSciCon is embarking on a project funded by the Kavli Foundation and the Rita Allen Foundation to create a resource for early-career scientists who want to make sure their work has impact beyond the ivory tower. The SEEDS project is collecting stories about researchers who engage with the ethical and societal implications of their research — something that few academic institutions explicitly support. In creating a repository of those researchers’ stories, the SEEDS team will share valuable insights into how scientists can start to do boundary-spanning work, so as to inspire more scientists to make the leap. Starting in January 2026, the SEEDS project will host a series of webinars so the public can hear from scientists who are doing publicly engaged work. The project will culminate in a publication full of the stories of scientists who engage with ethics and their advice to help others do the same."

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SciComPt (The Science and Technology Communication Network of Portugal)

"SciComPt is an association that was born from the initiative of science communicators to serve the community that works in the area of science communication. With members on the islands and from north to south of the country, who are fully dedicated to science communication or do so as a parallel activity, and including communicators from communication offices, science museums, journalism, etc., SciComPt is representative of a heterogeneous, multidisciplinary and dynamic community. Functioning as a true Network, SciComPt wants to map and highlight the work of science communicators in Portugal, promoting partnerships, knowledge sharing and new opportunities that allow a symbiotic growth among all its actors. We also aim to help form the identity of the science communicator in Portugal — while maintaining the uniqueness of each one — in order to make the community, the professional area and science itself prosper."

SciComPt (The Science and Technology Communication Network of Portugal)

Summary:

"SciComPt is an association that was born from the initiative of science communicators to serve the community that works in the area of science communication. With members on the islands and from north to south of the country, who are fully dedicated to science communication or do so as a parallel activity, and including communicators from communication offices, science museums, journalism, etc., SciComPt is representative of a heterogeneous, multidisciplinary and dynamic community. Functioning as a true Network, SciComPt wants to map and highlight the work of science communicators in Portugal, promoting partnerships, knowledge sharing and new opportunities that allow a symbiotic growth among all its actors. We also aim to help form the identity of the science communicator in Portugal — while maintaining the uniqueness of each one — in order to make the community, the professional area and science itself prosper."

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Science Talk ’26

Association of Science Communicators

"In 2026 we are highlighting the importance of finding a way forward for science, finding ways for science communicators to showcase their impact, and finding paths to connect communities with science. We’re reflecting on the last decade of SCIENCE TALK, but also looking forward to the next 10 years and beyond. Join us for SCIENCE TALK ’26 – WAYFINDING: Charting a Decade of Dialogue. "For our 10th anniversary, we are returning to our roots in Portland, OR where it all began! SCIENCE TALK ’26 will be a hybrid conference, with in-person events in Portland, OR and real-time, online participation for speakers and attendees also available."

Science Talk ’26

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"In 2026 we are highlighting the importance of finding a way forward for science, finding ways for science communicators to showcase their impact, and finding paths to connect communities with science. We’re reflecting on the last decade of SCIENCE TALK, but also looking forward to the next 10 years and beyond. Join us for SCIENCE TALK ’26 – WAYFINDING: Charting a Decade of Dialogue. "For our 10th anniversary, we are returning to our roots in Portland, OR where it all began! SCIENCE TALK ’26 will be a hybrid conference, with in-person events in Portland, OR and real-time, online participation for speakers and attendees also available."

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Association of Science Communicators

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March 26, 2026 - March 27, 2026

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Creators and Climate Campaigns: How To Partner With Trusted Messengers To Build Effective Climate Communication Strategies

Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)

"On December 10, 2025, YPCCC Deputy Digital Director, Cynthia Norrie, moderated a conversation with Shannon Cooke Vigliano, Senior Director of Campaigns at Vocal Media and Cynthia Soneghet, Influencer Program Lead at the Global Strategic Communications Council and Director of TILT – The Influencer Lab for Tomorrow. The speakers discussed how to drive success in today’s creator-led social media landscape. Today, climate communicators can no longer rely only on earned media to reach people. Meanwhile, Americans and people around the world increasingly say that social media is their most important source of information. Collaborating with content creators or influencers can expand and effectively engage your audience in new and exciting ways, but it is also possible to only preach to the choir or even create backlash amongst your intended audience. In this webinar, our invited experts shared insights on how to design creator campaigns to boost support for climate action and measure the ROI of this vital communications pillar."

Creators and Climate Campaigns: How To Partner With Trusted Messengers To Build Effective Climate Communication Strategies

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"On December 10, 2025, YPCCC Deputy Digital Director, Cynthia Norrie, moderated a conversation with Shannon Cooke Vigliano, Senior Director of Campaigns at Vocal Media and Cynthia Soneghet, Influencer Program Lead at the Global Strategic Communications Council and Director of TILT – The Influencer Lab for Tomorrow. The speakers discussed how to drive success in today’s creator-led social media landscape. Today, climate communicators can no longer rely only on earned media to reach people. Meanwhile, Americans and people around the world increasingly say that social media is their most important source of information. Collaborating with content creators or influencers can expand and effectively engage your audience in new and exciting ways, but it is also possible to only preach to the choir or even create backlash amongst your intended audience. In this webinar, our invited experts shared insights on how to design creator campaigns to boost support for climate action and measure the ROI of this vital communications pillar."

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)

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December 10, 2025

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The Science of Storytelling, Part 2: How to Write a Strong Opening

Association of Science Communicators

"A strong opening determines whether a reader commits to your story or drifts away. In Part 1, we looked at the narrative tools that shape effective science communication—especially the And–But–Therefore (ABT) structure. Now we focus on the first 2–3 paragraphs, where those tools matter most. The goal of a good opening is simple: spark curiosity, deliver clarity, and introduce tension that propels the reader forward."

Awards

BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

"BigPicture encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this competition that both celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Chaired by award-winning conservation photographer Suzi Eszterhas, BigPicture welcomes high-quality nature, wildlife and conservation images and is open to all photographers around the world. Enter your work for a chance to win cash prizes and be exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences." Deadline: March 1, 2026.

BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

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"BigPicture encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this competition that both celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Chaired by award-winning conservation photographer Suzi Eszterhas, BigPicture welcomes high-quality nature, wildlife and conservation images and is open to all photographers around the world. Enter your work for a chance to win cash prizes and be exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences." Deadline: March 1, 2026.

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Science, Values & Trust: Improving How We Communicate in Health Policy

National Academy of Medicine

"Science is not a destination or a set of recommendations. It is a never-ending process through which we pursue truth. Surrounding and accompanying the scientific process are value judgments. What should scientists study? How should they study it? How should scientists interpret uncertain evidence? At what point should people respond to new evidence by changing their behavior? When should policy makers recommend or require that others do so? How should scientists and policy makers communicate evidence, recommendations, and requirements? Answering each of these questions requires value judgments that exist outside the scientific process. Failure to recognize or be open about the values underlying these choices can erode trust among those with different values. ... Amid deep polarization and public skepticism, how can the science and public health communities acknowledge these dynamics while still upholding the rigor and integrity of evidence-informed decision making? This conversation will explore how values and uncertainty intersect in both science and policy and how transparency and humility can strengthen trust in both."

Science, Values & Trust: Improving How We Communicate in Health Policy

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"Science is not a destination or a set of recommendations. It is a never-ending process through which we pursue truth. Surrounding and accompanying the scientific process are value judgments. What should scientists study? How should they study it? How should scientists interpret uncertain evidence? At what point should people respond to new evidence by changing their behavior? When should policy makers recommend or require that others do so? How should scientists and policy makers communicate evidence, recommendations, and requirements? Answering each of these questions requires value judgments that exist outside the scientific process. Failure to recognize or be open about the values underlying these choices can erode trust among those with different values. ... Amid deep polarization and public skepticism, how can the science and public health communities acknowledge these dynamics while still upholding the rigor and integrity of evidence-informed decision making? This conversation will explore how values and uncertainty intersect in both science and policy and how transparency and humility can strengthen trust in both."

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National Academy of Medicine

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December 9, 2025

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Events

Wildscreen’s Science in Storytelling Online Event

"Science in Storytelling is back, and this time we’ll be completely online! We’re bringing the 2026 edition of Science in Storytelling to you in the comfort of your own home, or wherever you happen to be; on shoot or out on location in some remote corner of the world. This event brings scientists and filmmakers together in a symbiosis of minds to learn, collaborate and share how best to keep science at the heart of our natural world stories." The event aims to:

Highlight the importance of nurturing relationships between those with knowledge, and those that want to share it.
Platform successful case studies of scientists and filmmakers coming together to communicate science effectively and creatively.

Wildscreen’s Science in Storytelling Online Event

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"Science in Storytelling is back, and this time we’ll be completely online! We’re bringing the 2026 edition of Science in Storytelling to you in the comfort of your own home, or wherever you happen to be; on shoot or out on location in some remote corner of the world. This event brings scientists and filmmakers together in a symbiosis of minds to learn, collaborate and share how best to keep science at the heart of our natural world stories." The event aims to:

Highlight the importance of nurturing relationships between those with knowledge, and those that want to share it.
Platform successful case studies of scientists and filmmakers coming together to communicate science effectively and creatively.

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SWCC Blog

Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

November 2025: "We are excited to announce the relaunching of the SWCC Blog! The SWCC Blog is your best way to stay up-to-date on the organization and its members. The Blog features a collection of content covering news applicable to the field of science communication (SciComm News), SWCC events and news, and member announcements. Posts also feature work by SWCC members explaining recent science-based occurrences in the 'Science Explained' category."

SWCC Blog

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November 2025: "We are excited to announce the relaunching of the SWCC Blog! The SWCC Blog is your best way to stay up-to-date on the organization and its members. The Blog features a collection of content covering news applicable to the field of science communication (SciComm News), SWCC events and news, and member announcements. Posts also feature work by SWCC members explaining recent science-based occurrences in the 'Science Explained' category."

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Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

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The Science of Storytelling, Part 1: How to Use Narrative Tools in Science Communication

Association of Science Communicators

"Tell someone a story, and their brain lights up in sync with yours. That’s what neuroscience shows—and why nothing in science communication makes sense except in light of narrative. Stories make science human and memorable. But weaving data into a compelling story is hard. Therefore, frameworks like ABT—the And, But, Therefore model—can help scientists bring structure and meaning to their message. This piece is the first in a three-part series inspired by Randy Olson’s Houston, We Have a Narrative. It explores why storytelling works, which tools make it powerful, and how to use them right now."

Awards

SWCC Book Awards

"For over 20 years, the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) Book Awards has celebrated great science books for readers of all ages. There are two categories, Youth and General, each with $1,000 award. SWCC also awards the $500 Paradigm Prize for Underrepresented Perspectives in Science Writing to a first-time author, an author/illustrator from an equity-seeking or underrepresented background, and/or work published by a small press or independent publisher, selected from the finalists for the two main categories." Deadline: Nov. 7, 2025.

Organization

Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)

"We conduct communication research, using surveys, experiments, qualitative methods, statistical models, maps and participatory GIS, among other methods. We also conduct studies at the global, national, and local scales. Major projects include Climate Change in the American Mind, The Yale Climate Opinion Maps, and International Attitudes & Behavior. We also publish Climate Connections - an online climate news service and national radio broadcast. Finally, we help governments, media, companies, and NGOs communicate more effectively."

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Beyond Scicomm 101: How To Connect With Policymakers

"We live in an increasingly polarised present, looking to a complex and uncertain future while basing our legislative decisions on systems of the past. Emotions, self-interest, power relations and values all play their role in decision-making and political discourse. Today’s drivers of political behaviour have become more complex, transnational, instrumentalised and agenda-driven than ever, bringing into question the very nature of democracy. The multi-annual Enlightenment 2.0 research programme seeks to provide the interdisciplinary scientific underpinning to optimise this evolution of the political behaviour. The presentation will focus on the report on Values and Identities: A policymaker's guide to explore the deep underpinnings of what people want, and how this is relevant to presenting research findings that resonate with the audience."

Beyond Scicomm 101: How To Connect With Policymakers

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"We live in an increasingly polarised present, looking to a complex and uncertain future while basing our legislative decisions on systems of the past. Emotions, self-interest, power relations and values all play their role in decision-making and political discourse. Today’s drivers of political behaviour have become more complex, transnational, instrumentalised and agenda-driven than ever, bringing into question the very nature of democracy. The multi-annual Enlightenment 2.0 research programme seeks to provide the interdisciplinary scientific underpinning to optimise this evolution of the political behaviour. The presentation will focus on the report on Values and Identities: A policymaker's guide to explore the deep underpinnings of what people want, and how this is relevant to presenting research findings that resonate with the audience."

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European Geosciences Union

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November 6, 2025

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Journalism and communication practice

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How To Talk About Climate and Clean Energy Now

Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)

"From the government shutdown to tariffs, immigration, AI, the cost of living, and a host of other pressing issues, how are Americans thinking about climate change and clean energy and how do we talk about them in today’s environment? On November 6, 2025, Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz, Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, and Will Howard, Head of Insights and Advisory Services for the Potential Energy Coalition shared key findings from their research, including both audience insights and effective messaging recommendations. They helped us understand whether people view climate action and the cost of living as competing goals – and what that means for communicators now."

How To Talk About Climate and Clean Energy Now

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"From the government shutdown to tariffs, immigration, AI, the cost of living, and a host of other pressing issues, how are Americans thinking about climate change and clean energy and how do we talk about them in today’s environment? On November 6, 2025, Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz, Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, and Will Howard, Head of Insights and Advisory Services for the Potential Energy Coalition shared key findings from their research, including both audience insights and effective messaging recommendations. They helped us understand whether people view climate action and the cost of living as competing goals – and what that means for communicators now."

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)

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November 6, 2025

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Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science: A Symposium

National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine

"This full-day [National Academies] symposium exploring the [“Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science”] report brought together key leaders and organizations from science, public health, education, communication, philanthropy, and public policy to discuss evidence-based solutions and actionable, next steps to address science misinformation." Note: There are five parts to the video.

Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science: A Symposium

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"This full-day [National Academies] symposium exploring the [“Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science”] report brought together key leaders and organizations from science, public health, education, communication, philanthropy, and public policy to discuss evidence-based solutions and actionable, next steps to address science misinformation." Note: There are five parts to the video.

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National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine

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September 25, 2025

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Awards

World Press Photo Contest

"The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Entering is free and prizes include up to €10,000, inclusion in our annual traveling exhibition, and more. Entries for the 2026 World Press Photo Contest will open on 1 December 2025 and close on 17 January 2026."

World Press Photo Contest

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"The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Entering is free and prizes include up to €10,000, inclusion in our annual traveling exhibition, and more. Entries for the 2026 World Press Photo Contest will open on 1 December 2025 and close on 17 January 2026."

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How To Communicate Scientific Significance and Quality In Your Publications

European Geosciences Union

"Terms like scientific quality and significance are widely used by journals to evaluate submitted papers, but what do they really mean? In this webinar our guest speaker, Ken Carslaw, co-Chief Executive Editor of the EGU journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, will outline how journals interpret these terms. By the end of the webinar you will have a comprehension of which indicators-of-quality journals are looking for and how you can improve on them to level up your writing."

How To Communicate Scientific Significance and Quality In Your Publications

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"Terms like scientific quality and significance are widely used by journals to evaluate submitted papers, but what do they really mean? In this webinar our guest speaker, Ken Carslaw, co-Chief Executive Editor of the EGU journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, will outline how journals interpret these terms. By the end of the webinar you will have a comprehension of which indicators-of-quality journals are looking for and how you can improve on them to level up your writing."

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European Geosciences Union

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November 11, 2025

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The Role of Emotion in Climate Change Communication

"To understand the role of emotion in climate change communication, researchers often study the effects of messages that attempt to evoke different emotional responses — for example, comparing the message effects of a humorous vs. a fearful or hopeful message. These types of studies, however, do not isolate emotional content from emotional delivery. For example, if we test different videos explaining the effects of climate change on extreme weather and one is humorous and one is fearful, the messages will differ in content (i.e., the words and information included) and delivery (i.e., how the message is communicated), so it is often unclear which factors make the message emotionally compelling. To investigate this, we [YPCCC] designed a study (N = 3,463) where we independently varied emotional content and emotional delivery." The study was published Oct. 7, 2025 in the journal Environmental Communication.

Awards

New Media Writing Prize

The Media School at Bournemouth University in the UK awards cash prizes in multiple categories for "good storytelling (fiction or non-fiction) written specifically for delivery and reading/viewing on a PC or Mac, the web, or a hand-held device such as an iPad or mobile phone. It could be a short story, novel, poem, narrative game, documentary, or transmedia work using words, images, film or animation with audience interaction. Interactivity is a key element of new-media storytelling." Open to all ages, anywhere in the world. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026.

New Media Writing Prize

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The Media School at Bournemouth University in the UK awards cash prizes in multiple categories for "good storytelling (fiction or non-fiction) written specifically for delivery and reading/viewing on a PC or Mac, the web, or a hand-held device such as an iPad or mobile phone. It could be a short story, novel, poem, narrative game, documentary, or transmedia work using words, images, film or animation with audience interaction. Interactivity is a key element of new-media storytelling." Open to all ages, anywhere in the world. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026.

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Sony World Photography Awards

“With its unparalleled reach, the Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.” Prizes include cash, equipment and more. There are four competitions with many categories, including but not limited to Environment, Landscape, Wildlife & Nature, Lifestyle.

Professional (Jan. 1, 2026 deadline)
Open (Jan. 6, 2026 deadline)
Student (Nov. 28, 2025 deadline)
Youth (Jan. 6, 2026 deadline)

Sony World Photography Awards

Summary:

“With its unparalleled reach, the Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.” Prizes include cash, equipment and more. There are four competitions with many categories, including but not limited to Environment, Landscape, Wildlife & Nature, Lifestyle.

Professional (Jan. 1, 2026 deadline)
Open (Jan. 6, 2026 deadline)
Student (Nov. 28, 2025 deadline)
Youth (Jan. 6, 2026 deadline)

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Writing Science Explainers for Local Audiences

"Every local decision—from where to swim after heavy rainfall to whether masks should be required in schools—hinges on scientific questions most people struggle to answer. Science explainers give community members the clarity they need to make informed choices about issues that directly affect their lives. ... You don’t need a science background to create effective explainers. The process itself strengthens your science-writing by breaking down intimidating topics into digestible pieces."

Fellowships & Grants

Red Natural History Fellowship

"In a time when critical and creative inquiry are under attack, the Natural History Museum [in Vashon, Wash.] is inviting applications for the 2026-2028 Red Natural History Fellowship, a two-year program dedicated to co-creating a 'natural history for a world in crisis.' As environmental emergencies intensify, scholars and scientists are working directly with communities to expose the impacts of industrial pollution on public health, protect sacred items or ancestral remains threatened by pipelines, and sound the alarm about the systemic causes of climate change—leveraging their expertise and institutional resources in the shared struggle for a world beyond extraction. The Red Natural History Fellowship supports this growing movement by connecting and catalyzing collaborations among emerging and established scholars, writers, organizers and practitioners advancing a non-capitalist and anti-colonial practice of natural history—one grounded in protecting the world we share in common for the generations to come." Fellows receive a $2000 stipend, production and communications support, and more.

Red Natural History Fellowship

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"In a time when critical and creative inquiry are under attack, the Natural History Museum [in Vashon, Wash.] is inviting applications for the 2026-2028 Red Natural History Fellowship, a two-year program dedicated to co-creating a 'natural history for a world in crisis.' As environmental emergencies intensify, scholars and scientists are working directly with communities to expose the impacts of industrial pollution on public health, protect sacred items or ancestral remains threatened by pipelines, and sound the alarm about the systemic causes of climate change—leveraging their expertise and institutional resources in the shared struggle for a world beyond extraction. The Red Natural History Fellowship supports this growing movement by connecting and catalyzing collaborations among emerging and established scholars, writers, organizers and practitioners advancing a non-capitalist and anti-colonial practice of natural history—one grounded in protecting the world we share in common for the generations to come." Fellows receive a $2000 stipend, production and communications support, and more.

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CCNow Academy: Tropical Cyclones

Covering Climate Now and Climate Central

"In light of hurricane Melissa, Covering Climate Now has made its exclusive CCNow Academy training session public so that journalists may better explain climate change's influence on the historic storm. In this session, experts from Covering Climate Now and Climate Central highlight how warm oceans fuel stronger, more destructive tropical cyclones in every ocean across the world."

CCNow Academy: Tropical Cyclones

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"In light of hurricane Melissa, Covering Climate Now has made its exclusive CCNow Academy training session public so that journalists may better explain climate change's influence on the historic storm. In this session, experts from Covering Climate Now and Climate Central highlight how warm oceans fuel stronger, more destructive tropical cyclones in every ocean across the world."

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Covering Climate Now and Climate Central

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October 28, 2025

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Interrogating Data: A Science Writer’s Guide to Data Journalism

"In its simplest definition, data journalism is the practice of using numbers and trends to tell a story. It requires a variety of skills: research to find the correct dataset, analysis to determine what kind of story this dataset may tell, and presentation to share that story with readers. And these skills are within reach for many science writers, even without any programming background: Simply ask questions, and you will find the central tenet of a story."

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Indigenous Voices on Climate Communication

Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)

"How can Indigenous knowledge systems, rooted in oral traditions, deep relationships with the Earth, and community-led action be used to communicate effectively on climate change? On October 28, 2025, Dr. Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson, an Indigenous climate journalist and scholar from Samoa, moderated a conversation with Dr. Ihirangi Heke, an expert on health and the environment of Māori descent, and Rahiem Eleazer, the Environmental Liaison for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Drawing from distinct Indigenous communities and histories, the speakers explored how their cultural traditions and worldviews guide their approaches to addressing climate issues within their own communities and in collaboration with others."

Indigenous Voices on Climate Communication

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"How can Indigenous knowledge systems, rooted in oral traditions, deep relationships with the Earth, and community-led action be used to communicate effectively on climate change? On October 28, 2025, Dr. Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson, an Indigenous climate journalist and scholar from Samoa, moderated a conversation with Dr. Ihirangi Heke, an expert on health and the environment of Māori descent, and Rahiem Eleazer, the Environmental Liaison for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Drawing from distinct Indigenous communities and histories, the speakers explored how their cultural traditions and worldviews guide their approaches to addressing climate issues within their own communities and in collaboration with others."

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)

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October 28, 2025

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Library

SEEDS: Stories of Ethics, Engagement and Dialogue in Science

SciComPt (The Science and Technology Communication Network of Portugal)

Science Talk ’26

Creators and Climate Campaigns: How To Partner With Trusted Messengers To Build Effective Climate Communication Strategies

The Science of Storytelling, Part 2: How to Write a Strong Opening

BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Science, Values & Trust: Improving How We Communicate in Health Policy

Wildscreen’s Science in Storytelling Online Event

SWCC Blog

The Science of Storytelling, Part 1: How to Use Narrative Tools in Science Communication

SWCC Book Awards

Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)

Beyond Scicomm 101: How To Connect With Policymakers

How To Talk About Climate and Clean Energy Now

Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science: A Symposium

World Press Photo Contest

How To Communicate Scientific Significance and Quality In Your Publications

The Role of Emotion in Climate Change Communication

New Media Writing Prize

Sony World Photography Awards

Writing Science Explainers for Local Audiences

Red Natural History Fellowship

CCNow Academy: Tropical Cyclones

Interrogating Data: A Science Writer’s Guide to Data Journalism

Indigenous Voices on Climate Communication