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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:
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Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

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

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"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."
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March 20, 2026

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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
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Understanding the Media: A Starter Guide for Scientists

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

Summary:
"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."
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Association of Science Communicators

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Maggi Richard

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A Science Blog

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March 9, 2026

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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
 
Fellowships & Grants

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund

Summary:
"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
 
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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."
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2026 Outrider Science Media Forum

Summary:
"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."
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The Pyle Center, Madison, Wisconsin

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May 14, 2026

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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."
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Using Science To Combat Misinformation and Disinformation

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"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."
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February 26, 2026

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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."
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50X50: Science Across America

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

Summary:
“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
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American Chemical Society (ACS) Institute

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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."
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TMiP Podcast

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"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."
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Article

How To Wow a Popular-Science Writer With Your Research Expertise

"To learn about some of the challenges, insights and dynamics that arise during science-writing interviews, Nature’s Careers team spoke to five authors of popular-science books. They share their thoughts on speaking to researchers, explain how scientists differ from other experts and offer advice on how to be a valuable interviewee."
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How To Wow a Popular-Science Writer With Your Research Expertise

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"To learn about some of the challenges, insights and dynamics that arise during science-writing interviews, Nature’s Careers team spoke to five authors of popular-science books. They share their thoughts on speaking to researchers, explain how scientists differ from other experts and offer advice on how to be a valuable interviewee."
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Oscar Allan

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Nature

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February 16, 2026

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Training

​​Strategic Climate Change Communication Certificate Program

"Strategic Climate Change Communication is a 14-week online certificate program offered by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC). Designed for working professionals, including advocates and educators, this course empowers participants to turn science into stories, translate values into vision, and design communication strategies that inspire real-world climate action. No prior background in communication or environmental science is required."
  • Dates: May 25 - August 28, 2026
  • Cost: $3,000 in advance, or two installments of $1,500 each. Limited discounts may be available.
  • Deadline to apply: March 9. Space is limited.
  • Register for a Feb. 25 info session, 4-5 p.m. ET
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​​Strategic Climate Change Communication Certificate Program

Summary:
"Strategic Climate Change Communication is a 14-week online certificate program offered by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC). Designed for working professionals, including advocates and educators, this course empowers participants to turn science into stories, translate values into vision, and design communication strategies that inspire real-world climate action. No prior background in communication or environmental science is required."
  • Dates: May 25 - August 28, 2026
  • Cost: $3,000 in advance, or two installments of $1,500 each. Limited discounts may be available.
  • Deadline to apply: March 9. Space is limited.
  • Register for a Feb. 25 info session, 4-5 p.m. ET
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Fellowships & Grants

ABSW Media Fellowship for Researchers in Healthcare, Engineering or Science

The Association of British Science Writers is offering a Media Fellowship for researchers in the East of England to spend two to six weeks, paid, at a media outlet during summer. Receive mentoring from professional journalists to learn how to “engage with the media, tackle issues of mistrust and misrepresentation and give journalists access to new scientific expertise.” Deadline: February 11, 2026.
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ABSW Media Fellowship for Researchers in Healthcare, Engineering or Science

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The Association of British Science Writers is offering a Media Fellowship for researchers in the East of England to spend two to six weeks, paid, at a media outlet during summer. Receive mentoring from professional journalists to learn how to “engage with the media, tackle issues of mistrust and misrepresentation and give journalists access to new scientific expertise.” Deadline: February 11, 2026.
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Awards

Falling Walls Engage

"Falling Walls Engage is the global platform for Science Engagement hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation and supported by the Hannover Re Foundation. We showcase successful Science Engagement projects and inspire knowledge transfer within a global, inclusive, and supportive community. We create unique opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and capacity building for current and future practitioners, as well as institutions and the public. We strive to embed Science Engagement at an institutional level and establish it as an asset to any scientific career. The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in the category Science Engagement is an exemplary, inspiring and impactful initiative that:
  • Breaks down walls between science and society with its individual approach on climate action;
  • Engages with those working in science and promotes opportunities for co-learning, co-leadership and co-creation while generating excitement for and trust in science;
  • Shows a project that is innovative, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial.
" Fifteen selected Engage Finalists will be invited to present their work at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin (6–9 November 2026)." Deadline: April 15.
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Falling Walls Engage

Summary:
"Falling Walls Engage is the global platform for Science Engagement hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation and supported by the Hannover Re Foundation. We showcase successful Science Engagement projects and inspire knowledge transfer within a global, inclusive, and supportive community. We create unique opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and capacity building for current and future practitioners, as well as institutions and the public. We strive to embed Science Engagement at an institutional level and establish it as an asset to any scientific career. The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in the category Science Engagement is an exemplary, inspiring and impactful initiative that:
  • Breaks down walls between science and society with its individual approach on climate action;
  • Engages with those working in science and promotes opportunities for co-learning, co-leadership and co-creation while generating excitement for and trust in science;
  • Shows a project that is innovative, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial.
" Fifteen selected Engage Finalists will be invited to present their work at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin (6–9 November 2026)." Deadline: April 15.
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Making the Invisible Visible: Why Science Illustration Matters

"Illustration is a powerful and important tool for conservation, bringing science to life and presenting complex information in an engaging format. In this episode, we are continuing our exploration of the role of art in science communication and research with two other talented artists, Maya Hutagalung and Dr. Madison Sankovitz. Rachel and I have had the good fortune to work with them both over the last few months because they have been Science Illustration Interns here at the Xerces Society. "
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Making the Invisible Visible: Why Science Illustration Matters

Summary:
"Illustration is a powerful and important tool for conservation, bringing science to life and presenting complex information in an engaging format. In this episode, we are continuing our exploration of the role of art in science communication and research with two other talented artists, Maya Hutagalung and Dr. Madison Sankovitz. Rachel and I have had the good fortune to work with them both over the last few months because they have been Science Illustration Interns here at the Xerces Society. "
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Bug Banter with the Xerces Society Podcast

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January 20, 2026

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The COALESCE Project

"The COALESCE [Coordinated Opportunities for Advanced Leadership and Engagement in Science Communication in Europe] project is funded by the European Commission (EC) to establish a self-sustaining European Competence Centre for Science Communication, and an associated Science Communication Academy that will be a part of the Competence Centre. COALESCE seeks to decrease the distance in European societies to scientific understanding and address issues concerning public distrust and policy responses to scientific crises. It will do so by building on and adding to existing forms of excellence in science communication, public engagement with sciences and co-creation practices."
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The COALESCE Project

Summary:
"The COALESCE [Coordinated Opportunities for Advanced Leadership and Engagement in Science Communication in Europe] project is funded by the European Commission (EC) to establish a self-sustaining European Competence Centre for Science Communication, and an associated Science Communication Academy that will be a part of the Competence Centre. COALESCE seeks to decrease the distance in European societies to scientific understanding and address issues concerning public distrust and policy responses to scientific crises. It will do so by building on and adding to existing forms of excellence in science communication, public engagement with sciences and co-creation practices."
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Communicating Uncertainty to Non-Experts: A Good Problem To Tackle

"Uncertainty in geosciences is an inherent part of scientific processes and assessments, propagating throughout the entire workflow (Pérez-Díaz et al., 2020). As scientists, we are used to seeing error bars, confidence intervals, or statistical indicators that tell us how robust our models or measurements are (Padilla et al., 2021). The challenge arises when we need to communicate these scientific results outside our circle of peers. We may hesitate, worrying that non-experts will misunderstand or misinterpret our uncertainty statements, and therefore prefer to omit them from reports or presentations. This hesitation becomes even stronger when our audience includes stakeholders who must make important decisions, such as those made during a crisis. In this case, the pressure to 'not get it wrong' increases. Yet withholding uncertainty can have worse consequences: choosing not to communicate uncertainty means accepting the risk that decision makers will have to guess, instead of using our best (though imperfect) judgment." See the key messages from a EGU General Assembly 2025 session on May 1.
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Communicating Uncertainty to Non-Experts: A Good Problem To Tackle

Summary:
"Uncertainty in geosciences is an inherent part of scientific processes and assessments, propagating throughout the entire workflow (Pérez-Díaz et al., 2020). As scientists, we are used to seeing error bars, confidence intervals, or statistical indicators that tell us how robust our models or measurements are (Padilla et al., 2021). The challenge arises when we need to communicate these scientific results outside our circle of peers. We may hesitate, worrying that non-experts will misunderstand or misinterpret our uncertainty statements, and therefore prefer to omit them from reports or presentations. This hesitation becomes even stronger when our audience includes stakeholders who must make important decisions, such as those made during a crisis. In this case, the pressure to 'not get it wrong' increases. Yet withholding uncertainty can have worse consequences: choosing not to communicate uncertainty means accepting the risk that decision makers will have to guess, instead of using our best (though imperfect) judgment." See the key messages from a EGU General Assembly 2025 session on May 1.
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Iris Schneider Pérez and Solmaz Mohadjer

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EGU GeoLog

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January 12, 2026

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication

"The role of the EU Competence Centre for Science Communication is to further develop and mainstream science-communication knowledge and to foster connections between society and science, including the related fields of technology, engineering and mathematics (together known as STEM). It will produce open-access resources and tools to achieve high-quality, evidence-based and interdisciplinary science communication. As part of the Competence Centre, the SciComm Academy will provide bespoke science communication training to interested groups such as researchers, science communicators and journalists. The Competence Centre is virtual in nature, represented by national and regional hubs in countries across Europe." The goal is for the Centre to be fully established by March 2027.
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European Competence Centre for Science Communication

Summary:
"The role of the EU Competence Centre for Science Communication is to further develop and mainstream science-communication knowledge and to foster connections between society and science, including the related fields of technology, engineering and mathematics (together known as STEM). It will produce open-access resources and tools to achieve high-quality, evidence-based and interdisciplinary science communication. As part of the Competence Centre, the SciComm Academy will provide bespoke science communication training to interested groups such as researchers, science communicators and journalists. The Competence Centre is virtual in nature, represented by national and regional hubs in countries across Europe." The goal is for the Centre to be fully established by March 2027.
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Awards

Science + Literature Book Awards

National Book Foundation

"The Science + Literature program identifies three books annually, steered by a committee of scientific and literary experts, to deepen readers’ understanding of science and technology with a focus on work that highlights the diversity of voices in scientific writing. The selected titles act as a catalyst to create discourse, understanding, and engagement with science for communities across the country. Authors receive a $10,000 prize, are celebrated at a public ceremony in New York, and feature in national public programming. Each spring, the National Book Foundation invites a growing list of science, technology, and literary professionals across the country to make recommendations in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry rooted in real science or technology research or practices. Eligible books must have been published in English by publishers based in the United States within the last three years, and authors must maintain their primary, long-term home in the United States, US territories, or Tribal lands, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Committee selections are made independently of the National Book Foundation staff and Board of Directors. To suggest a title, email Production Manager Emily Lovett at elovett@nationalbook.org."
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Science + Literature Book Awards

Summary:
"The Science + Literature program identifies three books annually, steered by a committee of scientific and literary experts, to deepen readers’ understanding of science and technology with a focus on work that highlights the diversity of voices in scientific writing. The selected titles act as a catalyst to create discourse, understanding, and engagement with science for communities across the country. Authors receive a $10,000 prize, are celebrated at a public ceremony in New York, and feature in national public programming. Each spring, the National Book Foundation invites a growing list of science, technology, and literary professionals across the country to make recommendations in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry rooted in real science or technology research or practices. Eligible books must have been published in English by publishers based in the United States within the last three years, and authors must maintain their primary, long-term home in the United States, US territories, or Tribal lands, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Committee selections are made independently of the National Book Foundation staff and Board of Directors. To suggest a title, email Production Manager Emily Lovett at elovett@nationalbook.org."
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National Book Foundation

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National Book Awards

National Book Foundation

"Established in 1950, the National Book Awards are American literary prizes. To be eligible for consideration, books must have been published in the United States between December 1 of the previous year and November 30 of the current year." Winners in each of five categories (Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature and Young People’s Literature) receive $10,000. Each finalist receives $1,000. Deadline: May 13, 2026.
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National Book Awards

Summary:
"Established in 1950, the National Book Awards are American literary prizes. To be eligible for consideration, books must have been published in the United States between December 1 of the previous year and November 30 of the current year." Winners in each of five categories (Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature and Young People’s Literature) receive $10,000. Each finalist receives $1,000. Deadline: May 13, 2026.
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Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences: An Evidence-Based Approach

"Blending deep experience, humor, and evidence-based advice, this is an invaluable resource for everyone involved in developing good scientific writers. Every scientist eventually teaches scientific writing or mentors junior scientists as they develop their writing skills—only to discover that the task is both challenging and remarkably time-consuming. If you are in this position, Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences is the resource you need, offering approaches that will help you help writers develop their skills more effectively and with less time and effort."
Book

Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences: An Evidence-Based Approach

Summary:
"Blending deep experience, humor, and evidence-based advice, this is an invaluable resource for everyone involved in developing good scientific writers. Every scientist eventually teaches scientific writing or mentors junior scientists as they develop their writing skills—only to discover that the task is both challenging and remarkably time-consuming. If you are in this position, Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences is the resource you need, offering approaches that will help you help writers develop their skills more effectively and with less time and effort."
Author:

Bethann Garramon Merkle and Stephen B. Heard

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The University of Chicago Press

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December 1, 2025

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Training program

Wrigley Institute Storymakers Program

Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability, University of Southern California

"The Storymakers program is a weeklong intensive that trains full-time, established researchers in the art of environmental storytelling. Held in residence at the Wrigley Marine Science Center (WMSC) on Catalina Island, the program includes lectures, workshops, studio time for creating original content, and cohort-building activities. Instructors are chosen from the best in media, the arts, and publishing." All program costs, transportation between Los Angeles and Catalina Island, room, board and some meals are included. 2026 program dates: July 20-26. Deadline: February 1.
Training program

Wrigley Institute Storymakers Program

Summary:
"The Storymakers program is a weeklong intensive that trains full-time, established researchers in the art of environmental storytelling. Held in residence at the Wrigley Marine Science Center (WMSC) on Catalina Island, the program includes lectures, workshops, studio time for creating original content, and cohort-building activities. Instructors are chosen from the best in media, the arts, and publishing." All program costs, transportation between Los Angeles and Catalina Island, room, board and some meals are included. 2026 program dates: July 20-26. Deadline: February 1.
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Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability, University of Southern California

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Journalism program

The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science

An initiative of the Reynolds School of Journalism, the Hitchcock Project "provides training for University of Nevada, Reno students interested in science journalism and other types of science communication.” The project prepares "students, professionals, and scientists to present science in visual, creative forms. Through curriculum, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities, students learn to communicate science effectively and combat misinformation while building and enhancing their skills for science storytelling."
Journalism program

The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science

Summary:
An initiative of the Reynolds School of Journalism, the Hitchcock Project "provides training for University of Nevada, Reno students interested in science journalism and other types of science communication.” The project prepares "students, professionals, and scientists to present science in visual, creative forms. Through curriculum, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities, students learn to communicate science effectively and combat misinformation while building and enhancing their skills for science storytelling."
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Reporting on federal changes to science

Newsjunkie’s Prairie Fire Project

"In the aftermath of the pointless destruction of America’s research infrastructure, scientists, and other displaced civil servants are banding together to fight back. Newsjunkie will document this movement in a new project we’re calling Prairie Fire. By coordinating with data preservation and advocacy organizations such as the Internet Archive and the National Public Health Coalition, we plan to catalog significant developments in the campaign to save public data that is being scrubbed from the web. We’ve conducted interviews with researchers and organizers to gain firsthand knowledge of what’s happening—and we’ll be sharing that information with you. Senior writer Morgan Kriesel has taken on the role of managing Prairie Fire, which will include resource guides, blogs, reported articles, and a forum for sharing information and connecting people and organizations. Here is Morgan’s inaugural Prairie Fire newsletter." Check the main link below for the entire Prairie Fire project resources.
Reporting on federal changes to science

Newsjunkie’s Prairie Fire Project

Summary:
"In the aftermath of the pointless destruction of America’s research infrastructure, scientists, and other displaced civil servants are banding together to fight back. Newsjunkie will document this movement in a new project we’re calling Prairie Fire. By coordinating with data preservation and advocacy organizations such as the Internet Archive and the National Public Health Coalition, we plan to catalog significant developments in the campaign to save public data that is being scrubbed from the web. We’ve conducted interviews with researchers and organizers to gain firsthand knowledge of what’s happening—and we’ll be sharing that information with you. Senior writer Morgan Kriesel has taken on the role of managing Prairie Fire, which will include resource guides, blogs, reported articles, and a forum for sharing information and connecting people and organizations. Here is Morgan’s inaugural Prairie Fire newsletter." Check the main link below for the entire Prairie Fire project resources.
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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."
Resource Database / Guide

SEEDS: Stories of Ethics, Engagement and Dialogue in Science

Summary:
"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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VISIT