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Topic: Scientists
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

Falling Walls Science Summit

Press accreditation is available to journalists of all media (print, online, TV, radio, web TV, photography) for "the Falling Walls Science Summit, November 6-9, 2026. Discover groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, and transformative global leaders from academia, business, politics, the media, and civil society, and the 2026 Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year Laureates. Since 2009, the Falling Walls Science Summit has united the world’s greatest minds to break down barriers in science and innovation. We bring together global science leaders, business pioneers, and public sector visionaries to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and shape the future of the international innovation system—creating meaningful impact for humanity."
  • Where: Falling Walls Science House, Karl-Marx-Allee 34, Berlin or Online
Fellowships & Grants

BanffPitch

"Are you developing a film project that celebrates mountain culture, adventure, mountain sports or the environment? Are you looking for funding opportunities and support? The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is proud to announce the return of BanffPitch, its newest initiative to support emerging filmmakers in pitching their film ideas to an international jury in front of a live audience. Hosted at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, five applicants will be selected and invited to pitch their project. The winning pitch will receive a $25,000 CAD cash award to support their film project. BanffPitch is open to emerging filmmakers of all nationalities and all ages." Deadline: June 30, 2026.
Video

Lights Out: Protecting Birds From Light Pollution

SciLine

"Every year, billions of birds fly across the U.S., but city lights are getting in the way. Artificial light is disorienting migrating birds, sending them off course and into deadly collisions with buildings. How many birds are affected by light pollution near you? How can communities protect thousands of birds from light pollution? Astronomer and light pollution expert Dr. James Lowenthal (Smith College) explains how artificial light threatens migrating birds, disrupts wildlife, and what simple steps your communities can take to fix it. TV bundle includes:
  • Soundbite (SOT)
  • VOSOT script (can be used as-is or modified)
  • Raw, full-length interview video & log with timecodes (upon request via form below)
"These resources are free to use. No attribution to SciLine is required."
Workshop

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."
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

Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

C&EN analyzes the proposal for multiple science agencies, which "would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and environmental programs." The article includes many handy outbound links for reference.
Events

Outrider Science Media Forum

"Outrider’s Science Media Forum connects journalists with NASA’s latest technology to help them cover local science stories. This free, one-day event shows media professionals how to use NASA research and resources in their reporting on health and the environment. ... We offer travel grants to U.S. reporters to cover the cost of lodging and travel to Madison, Wisconsin."
  • When: May 14, 2026 (apply by April 15)
  • Where: The Pyle Center, Madison, Wisconsin
Fellowships & Grants

Stanford Health Media Fellowship

Stanford School of Medicine

This fellowship is a "paid, graduate-level training opportunity to help fill gaps in solutions-driven health reporting across the United States. Starting with an in-person fall bootcamp, fellows are introduced to a wide scope of health topics, while also taking a deep dive into cross-platform media production. Over the course of six months, fellows engage in mentorship opportunities while producing stories that deepen our understanding of health challenges and disparities — while also featuring the innovative searches for solutions that are targeting these issues head-on." Open to applicants with a traditional media background, as well as those in health care or research. Deadline: April 30, 2026.
Article

The System That Decides What Science Gets Published Is Breaking Down

"Every published scientific finding rests on a foundation most people never think about: a judgment, made before publication, that the work is sound. Every drug approval, every climate projection, every economic forecast that shapes policy depends on it. Without that judgment, the scientific literature would be indistinguishable from noise. That judgment is now under serious strain. ... If peer review is to survive, the scientific community needs to treat it as what this paper reveals it to be: a fragile commons, not a free resource."
Article

How To Cover Science at Risk – Lessons From Ukraine

The Association of British Science Writers "partnered with Science at Risk, a digital platform and community of Ukrainian scientists affected by Russia’s war, and Olesia Pavlyshyn, a science journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the Ukrainian popular science media 'Kunsht', to prepare some guidelines on what and how to report about science during wartime. The article ... discusses Ukrainian examples, but these can also be applied in other conflict situations."  
Conference

Science of Sci-Comms E-Summit

The Eco Well

"A full-day free e-conference on the science of science communication. ... This event will give you a cross section of the important topics to consider for good scicomm, according to the growing research behind it. ... While this conference series is aimed at the cosmetics space, if you are someone wanting to learn more about the science of scicomm, you should attend. This event would be especially helpful for scientists wanting to communicate their science, science communicators wanting to do better scicomm, companies wanting to implement better scicomm, and anyone wanting to support good scicomm. ... Registration includes live access to the summit, on-demand replays and a comprehensive e-book summary."
  • When: May 3, 2026, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET
Video

Are You Making These 10 Mistakes in Your Science Communication?

"Watch the recording from Jess Lupini's presentation to the University of Calgary's Faculty of Science. Part of their Science Communication Webinar series, Jess walks us through how to use text, images, video, and data to create higher-impact science presentations."
Article

Opinion: Science Communication Is Central to the Practice of Science

"Explaining and defending knowledge is as essential to the scientific enterprise as publishing research. ... The phrase 'science communication' encompasses a movement of creators, writers, and scientists who aim to turn the products of science — discovery, theory, technical innovations — into more digestible forms. This includes science writing in public-facing venues (trade books, newspapers, magazines, blogs), in multimedia (TV, film), and increasingly on social media platforms. The movement has created a new professional class. Science communicators host television shows, direct short films, do stand-up comedy, make music, and utilize the visual arts. They win major awards and attend conferences. ... While this is all very exciting, I argue that we must not allow science communication to be pushed to the margins. Instead, the authors of rigorous science communication products are conducting an essential activity of formal scientific practice, charged with transfiguring complex ideas and bringing them into the homes and minds of many. And in this sense, the best science communicators are working like many science luminaries from the past, such as Charles Darwin, Michael Faraday, and others. Consequently, their products can be considered as central to scientific practice as the average peer-reviewed manuscript."
Video

How To Enhance Public Trust in Science

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

"What helps people trust science, and why does that trust sometimes break down? In this keynote at ISTA, Michael John Gorman, Director of the MIT Museum and Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at MIT, reflects on the challenges of communicating science in an age of misinformation. Drawing on decades of research into how scientific ideas are received and understood, Gorman argues that facts alone are not enough. Preserving a sense of wonder, he suggests, may be just as important for sustaining public engagement with science."
Fellowships & Grants

Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

"The Roy W. Dean Grant funds independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made." Grants range from $3,000-3,500, along with up to $20,000 in services and discounts for production and post-production. Grant application fee waivers are available for those in financial need. 2026 deadlines:
Article

Marlene Zuk on Tackling Writer’s Block (As a Scientist)

"Structure may help some scientists write, but it doesn’t address the root cause of the problem. I believe our writer’s block stems from the same place as that of other writers: it’s not a writing problem, it’s a thinking problem. Writing is thinking, which means that if you aren’t sure of what you want to say, you can’t write. But scientists don’t always recognize that connection."
Events

Understanding the Media: A Starter Guide for Scientists

"SciLine has facilitated thousands of interactions between scientists and journalists, always with the goal of adding research-backed evidence and context to news stories. We know that 'the media' can seem like a black box to scientists and that speaking to reporters can be confusing or even intimidating. This free, virtual, one-hour course—designed specifically for media-curious scientists with little or no media experience—teaches the basics scientists need to know as they consider dipping their toes or diving deeper into media engagement. We provide an overview of the U.S. news landscape, including the different types of media outlets and reporters a scientist might encounter (and what each is looking for), professional similarities and differences between journalists and scientists, and the risks and benefits of participating in interviews."
  • When: March 24, 2026 @ 2-3 p.m. ET
Article

An Engineer’s Fatal Flaw: Why Accessibility Is the Ultimate Metric of Mastery

Association of Science Communicators

"If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, do you really understand it? In this guest piece, Maggi Richard challenges the esoteric tone of academic publishing. From sci-fi tropes to gold standard examples, she explores why accessibility – not complexity – is the true mark of mastery. By approaching communication training with the same rigor we apply to calculus, scientists can ensure their breakthroughs reach the general public with clarity. Read the full blog post to discover how breaking down technical barricades can help raise the global standard of innovation."
Fellowships & Grants

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund

"The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) supports educational and engagement initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia related to issues highlighted in Pulitzer Center-supported journalism, addressing the most critical challenges confronting our planet's ecosystems and communities. The 2026 ISF focuses on ocean, transparency and governance, and climate change, rainforests, and its interconnection with workers and vulnerable communities. Grants range from USD $2,500 to $4,000, varying by region." Deadlines:
  • Africa and Latin America: April 19, 2026
  • Southeast Asia: May 3, 2026
 
Conference

2026 Outrider Science Media Forum

"In collaboration with NASA’s Health and Applied Sciences Team (HAQAST), the Outrider Science Media Forum is a platform for journalists, digital creators, and scientists to learn about and discuss the latest tools and trends in science reporting. This free, one-day conference and training focuses on how media makers can integrate NASA research and resources into their human health and environmental reporting. Applications are open on our conference website through April 15, 2026. Space is limited. Event registration includes all conference sessions and networking events, including the welcome reception and meals, as well as access to post-conference video recordings. We offer travel grants to U.S. reporters to cover the cost of lodging and travel to Madison, Wisconsin."
Article

Using Science To Combat Misinformation and Disinformation

"A common desire of scientists involved in public engagement, including speaking with the media, is to debunk misinformation. Refuting false claims effectively is an uphill battle, but it can be incredibly valuable. While research is mixed on the best practices, here are tips to get you started."
Awards

50X50: Science Across America

"50X50: Science Across America is a new YouTube series by the Independent Media Initiative (IMI) to uncover the most compelling science in America. We’re partnering with 50 creators and 50 scientists across each of the 50 states to publish 50 videos in celebration of American science. From physics to chemistry, agriculture to biomedicine, geology to astronomy, 50X50 Science explores science as it exists everywhere. Each creator will profile a researcher in their native state to create a panorama of American science, and share it on their own YouTube channel for a platform-wide takeover spanning 50 days. ... Videos will roll out region-by-region across the United States starting in September and ending in November, 2026. The 50 creators will be selected by early April 2026. ... 50x50, together with production partner HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, has access to many of the country’s most exceptional scientists. If you're in search of a story, we can help matchmake."
Training program

Effective Science Communication: How To Discuss Your Work With Various Audiences

American Chemical Society (ACS) Institute

“In this course, participants will learn how to translate their work into compelling and readily-understandable, everyday language that will engage the public and help them appreciate science. This course will also help practicing scientists build the skills and techniques necessary to better communicate their scientific interests, research, and current projects to other scientists not familiar with the details of the workshop participant’s field. Designed for scientists at all education and experience levels, this workshop features a group exercise that help drive home its practical applications. After this workshop, expect to encounter far fewer glazed-over eyes and more engaged audiences.”
  • When: March 21, 1:30-3:30 pm ET
  • Where: At ACS Spring 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Cost: $95-$195
Podcast

TMiP Podcast

"The Talking Maths in Public Podcast is a community podcast for members of the TMiP network, which collects short segments from different people working in maths communication to share their projects, ideas and thoughts, as well as discuss maths communication and education research, and provide a regular opportunity to hear from others in the community. The podcast will be produced monthly for six-month blocks, in even-numbered years (when no TMiP conference is taking place). This will allow for a more sustained exchange of ideas between events, and produce a resource for TMiP members and other maths communicators to draw on. Series 1 of the podcast began in July 2024, and episodes were released monthly until December 2024. Each episode consists of three or four segments, each covering a different aspect of maths communication."