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Article

The First 30 Seconds of Science Communication: How Strong Openings Invite Curiosity

Association of Science Communicators

"Every scientific explanation begins with a brief moment where the audience instinctively decides whether they feel oriented and interested. This early window is small, but it has an enormous influence on how the listener receives everything that follows. The beginning is where connection, clarity, and trust are established. It is the moment that prepares the audience to engage with the science that is about to unfold."
Article

The First 30 Seconds of Science Communication: How Strong Openings Invite Curiosity

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"Every scientific explanation begins with a brief moment where the audience instinctively decides whether they feel oriented and interested. This early window is small, but it has an enormous influence on how the listener receives everything that follows. The beginning is where connection, clarity, and trust are established. It is the moment that prepares the audience to engage with the science that is about to unfold."
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Association of Science Communicators

Author:

Manali Shah

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A Science Blog

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December 24, 2025

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Science Journalism and Communication w/Jonathan Wosen

"In this episode, Imani and guest Dr. Jonathan Wosen explore his journey from being a curious child interested in science to navigating the challenges of graduate school and ultimately transitioning into science journalism. The conversation highlights the importance of communication in science, the skills developed during graduate school, and the resilience required to succeed in both academia and journalism. Jonathan also shares insights on storytelling in science writing and offers advice for aspiring science communicators."
Podcast

Science Journalism and Communication w/Jonathan Wosen

Summary:
"In this episode, Imani and guest Dr. Jonathan Wosen explore his journey from being a curious child interested in science to navigating the challenges of graduate school and ultimately transitioning into science journalism. The conversation highlights the importance of communication in science, the skills developed during graduate school, and the resilience required to succeed in both academia and journalism. Jonathan also shares insights on storytelling in science writing and offers advice for aspiring science communicators."
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NALA(STEM) Podcast

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December 15, 2025

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Article

Q&A: Ella Muncie on AI, Environmental Storytelling and the Future of Advocacy

The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science, Reynolds School of Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno

"Ella Muncie, Ph.D., is a researcher in environmental communication. She recently completed her doctoral degree at the University of Leicester, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping creative activism. Her paper, Artificial Intelligence and New Voices in Environmental Campaigning, analyzed Greenpeace International’s 'Alternative Futures' initiative, one of the first environmental campaigns to use AI-generated imagery (read more in our Research Review of Muncie’s paper). In this conversation, Muncie discusses the promises and pitfalls of using AI for environmental storytelling and what responsible advocacy might look like in the years ahead."
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Q&A: Ella Muncie on AI, Environmental Storytelling and the Future of Advocacy

Summary:
"Ella Muncie, Ph.D., is a researcher in environmental communication. She recently completed her doctoral degree at the University of Leicester, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping creative activism. Her paper, Artificial Intelligence and New Voices in Environmental Campaigning, analyzed Greenpeace International’s 'Alternative Futures' initiative, one of the first environmental campaigns to use AI-generated imagery (read more in our Research Review of Muncie’s paper). In this conversation, Muncie discusses the promises and pitfalls of using AI for environmental storytelling and what responsible advocacy might look like in the years ahead."
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The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science, Reynolds School of Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno

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December 15, 2025

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Wissenschaftspressekonferenz (WPK)

"WPK is the largest association of science journalists in Germany. We have a growing membership of over 260 freelance and salaried colleagues working for the leading media in the country. Membership is restricted to science journalists, although we have a very supportive circle of friends in press offices, at universities and in other organisations. The association’s mission is to promote quality science journalism and encourage dialogue between science, business, policymakers and the public. To this end, we run or co-run many different activities both for our members and for those interested in promoting good science journalism, such as 'WISSENSWERTE,' a major annual conference on science journalism which brings together science journalists, researchers and science organisations for three days of panel discussions, lectures, workshops and ideas-sharing. Through our Innovation Fund, which helps to kick-start und reinforce forward-looking projects, we play an active role in promoting innovative journalistic ideas by providing funding and support."
Organization

Wissenschaftspressekonferenz (WPK)

Summary:
"WPK is the largest association of science journalists in Germany. We have a growing membership of over 260 freelance and salaried colleagues working for the leading media in the country. Membership is restricted to science journalists, although we have a very supportive circle of friends in press offices, at universities and in other organisations. The association’s mission is to promote quality science journalism and encourage dialogue between science, business, policymakers and the public. To this end, we run or co-run many different activities both for our members and for those interested in promoting good science journalism, such as 'WISSENSWERTE,' a major annual conference on science journalism which brings together science journalists, researchers and science organisations for three days of panel discussions, lectures, workshops and ideas-sharing. Through our Innovation Fund, which helps to kick-start und reinforce forward-looking projects, we play an active role in promoting innovative journalistic ideas by providing funding and support."
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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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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."
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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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Resisting False Binaries When Reporting on the Complexities of Addiction

"Media coverage of the challenge of engaging people in care for addictions tends to present two options: voluntary vs. involuntary treatment. This framing may reflect the polarization of the current political climate, or debates over how communities should help people with complex needs, particularly individuals navigating substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. But focusing on this either/or scenario falls into the trap known as a 'false binary' or 'false dichotomy:' when two mutually exclusive choices are presented as the only options, ignoring other things that exist between two extremes. It’s also frustrating for readers who are tired of polarized debates that don’t offer realistic solutions."
Article

Resisting False Binaries When Reporting on the Complexities of Addiction

Summary:
"Media coverage of the challenge of engaging people in care for addictions tends to present two options: voluntary vs. involuntary treatment. This framing may reflect the polarization of the current political climate, or debates over how communities should help people with complex needs, particularly individuals navigating substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. But focusing on this either/or scenario falls into the trap known as a 'false binary' or 'false dichotomy:' when two mutually exclusive choices are presented as the only options, ignoring other things that exist between two extremes. It’s also frustrating for readers who are tired of polarized debates that don’t offer realistic solutions."
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Susan Stellin

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Reynolds Journalism Institute

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December 15, 2025

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Conference

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."
Conference

Science Talk ’26

Summary:
"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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Video

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."
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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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Article

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."
Article

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

Summary:
"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."
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Association of Science Communicators

Author:

Yiannis Mastoras

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December 10, 2025

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Video

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

Summary:
"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.
Events

Wildscreen’s Science in Storytelling Online Event

Summary:
"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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How To Cover Climate Change in South Asia

"What are the impacts of climate change on the South Asian region and how can reporters better cover the nuances of human rights, ecological and economic impacts? What gaps in coverage remain and what are the biggest stories on which to report? Join this special webinar hosted by Mongabay’s Global bureau, in collaboration with Mongabay India, to learn more about reporting on climate change in South Asia straight from the experts that cover Sri Lanka, Nepal and India." More about the event.
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How To Cover Climate Change in South Asia

Summary:
"What are the impacts of climate change on the South Asian region and how can reporters better cover the nuances of human rights, ecological and economic impacts? What gaps in coverage remain and what are the biggest stories on which to report? Join this special webinar hosted by Mongabay’s Global bureau, in collaboration with Mongabay India, to learn more about reporting on climate change in South Asia straight from the experts that cover Sri Lanka, Nepal and India." More about the event.
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Mongabay

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November 26, 2025

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Blog

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."
Blog

SWCC Blog

Summary:
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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Video

Responsible Reporting on Climate Repair

"On Monday, November 17, 2025, the EFSJ [European Federation for Science Journalism] hosted the first event in its new series of online webinars and discussions exploring responsible science journalism on proposed technological solutions for the climate crisis, curated by Olga Dobrovidova, the former vice-president of EFSJ. Rebekah White, science journalist, former managing editor of New Zealand Geographic and Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism 2024 fellow, presented insights from her RISJ paper on covering 'climate repair' – technologies and projects intended to halt or reverse global warming by removing carbon from the atmosphere or by intentionally modifying other parts of the climate system (for example, to reflect more sunlight back into space)."
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Responsible Reporting on Climate Repair

Summary:
"On Monday, November 17, 2025, the EFSJ [European Federation for Science Journalism] hosted the first event in its new series of online webinars and discussions exploring responsible science journalism on proposed technological solutions for the climate crisis, curated by Olga Dobrovidova, the former vice-president of EFSJ. Rebekah White, science journalist, former managing editor of New Zealand Geographic and Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism 2024 fellow, presented insights from her RISJ paper on covering 'climate repair' – technologies and projects intended to halt or reverse global warming by removing carbon from the atmosphere or by intentionally modifying other parts of the climate system (for example, to reflect more sunlight back into space)."
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November 17, 2025

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Article

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."
Article

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

Summary:
"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."
Organization:

Association of Science Communicators

Author:

Yiannis Mastoras

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A Science Blog

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November 18, 2025

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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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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)

Summary:
"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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Video

Urgency, Uncertainty and Alarmism: Ethical Climate Coverage

NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute

"Covering climate, from fires in Maui and Los Angeles to Texas floods to extreme heat across the country, is a diverse, sprawling, and ethically challenging beat. It often requires a full newsroom effort, pulling in reporters to address disasters and policy in a range of ways: tracking fast-moving developments in real-time, communicating scale and impact, and offering the documentation and resources that might aid communities in preparing for future destruction. "The Ethics and Journalism Initiative, in partnership with NYU’s Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting Program, is hosting a panel to explore the most urgent ethical questions in climate reporting today."
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Urgency, Uncertainty and Alarmism: Ethical Climate Coverage

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"Covering climate, from fires in Maui and Los Angeles to Texas floods to extreme heat across the country, is a diverse, sprawling, and ethically challenging beat. It often requires a full newsroom effort, pulling in reporters to address disasters and policy in a range of ways: tracking fast-moving developments in real-time, communicating scale and impact, and offering the documentation and resources that might aid communities in preparing for future destruction. "The Ethics and Journalism Initiative, in partnership with NYU’s Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting Program, is hosting a panel to explore the most urgent ethical questions in climate reporting today."
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NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute

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October 23, 2025

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Training

Hands-On Science Communication Training for Scientists

The Open Notebook

"The work scientists do has never been more central to public life—and the ability to communicate that work with clarity, nuance, and humanity has never been more important. Whether they’re writing for the public, teaching students, preparing grant materials, presenting to policymakers, collaborating with journalists, or engaging with communities, researchers benefit from strong, flexible communication skills. To help researchers develop and hone those skills, The Open Notebook offers hands-on, practical trainings to help scientists share their work with confidence and impact."
Training

Hands-On Science Communication Training for Scientists

Summary:
"The work scientists do has never been more central to public life—and the ability to communicate that work with clarity, nuance, and humanity has never been more important. Whether they’re writing for the public, teaching students, preparing grant materials, presenting to policymakers, collaborating with journalists, or engaging with communities, researchers benefit from strong, flexible communication skills. To help researchers develop and hone those skills, The Open Notebook offers hands-on, practical trainings to help scientists share their work with confidence and impact."
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The Open Notebook

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Article

When Women Researchers Publish, Media Attention Doesn’t Always Follow

"Media coverage can give scientists a powerful career boost, raising their visibility and signaling that their work matters beyond the lab. But a new study finds that benefit goes disproportionately to men, potentially widening existing gender gaps and shaping public perceptions of who counts as a researcher. In an analysis of 1.2 million news stories about scholarly research, men-led papers were found to receive more attention overall and were heavily overrepresented in the top 5% of most covered studies. Women-led papers, on the other hand, clustered at the bottom."
Article

When Women Researchers Publish, Media Attention Doesn’t Always Follow

Summary:
"Media coverage can give scientists a powerful career boost, raising their visibility and signaling that their work matters beyond the lab. But a new study finds that benefit goes disproportionately to men, potentially widening existing gender gaps and shaping public perceptions of who counts as a researcher. In an analysis of 1.2 million news stories about scholarly research, men-led papers were found to receive more attention overall and were heavily overrepresented in the top 5% of most covered studies. Women-led papers, on the other hand, clustered at the bottom."
Author:

Anirban Mukhopadhyay

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Science

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October 9, 2025

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Video

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."
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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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Book

Science Communication for Scientists

"Science, healthcare, and technology only make an impact if they are understood and trusted. That’s why effective communication is mission-critical. Science Communication for Scientists offers practical strategies grounded in research—and shares insights from the Alda Center’s Alda Method®, which has trained thousands of scientists to connect with audiences. This resource empowers scientists at every stage of their careers to share their work in ways that inspire trust, understanding, and impact."
Book

Science Communication for Scientists

Summary:
"Science, healthcare, and technology only make an impact if they are understood and trusted. That’s why effective communication is mission-critical. Science Communication for Scientists offers practical strategies grounded in research—and shares insights from the Alda Center’s Alda Method®, which has trained thousands of scientists to connect with audiences. This resource empowers scientists at every stage of their careers to share their work in ways that inspire trust, understanding, and impact."
Author:

Laura Lindenfeld, John C. Besley, Xia Zheng, Anthony Dudo, Todd P. Newman

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Routledge

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September 29, 2025

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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."
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How To Talk About Climate and Clean Energy Now

Summary:
"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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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."
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How To Communicate Scientific Significance and Quality In Your Publications

Summary:
"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

Date:

November 11, 2025

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VISIT
Article

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.
Article

The Role of Emotion in Climate Change Communication

Summary:
"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.
Author:

Laura Thomas-Walters, Matthew Goldberg, Elisa Tedaldi, Kei Kohmoto, Seth Rosenthal and Anthony Leiserowitz

Published By:

Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Date:

November 6, 2025

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VISIT