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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."
Workshop

STEM Ambassador Program Workshops

Summary:
"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."
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Association of Science Communicators

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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

Improving Science Communication and Organization Visibility Through Wikipedia: A Case Study of the American Association For Anatomy

Summary:
"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."
Author:

Michael A. Pascoe

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Anatomical Sciences Education

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April 21, 2026

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Conference

DCSWA Professional Development Day

D.C. Science Writers Association (DCSWA)

"DCSWA’s signature lineup of professional development sessions is just around the corner. This year’s Professional Development Day will begin early Saturday, May 9, 2026, at George Washington University's Student Center on the 3rd floor. Every spring, more than 100 science reporters, PIOs, editors, producers, and freelancers come together to improve their craft. "We'll end the day with a happy hour at The Admiral."
  • When:  8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (EDT)
  • Cost: Varies for members / nonmembers and in person / virtual
Conference

DCSWA Professional Development Day

Summary:
"DCSWA’s signature lineup of professional development sessions is just around the corner. This year’s Professional Development Day will begin early Saturday, May 9, 2026, at George Washington University's Student Center on the 3rd floor. Every spring, more than 100 science reporters, PIOs, editors, producers, and freelancers come together to improve their craft. "We'll end the day with a happy hour at The Admiral."
  • When:  8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (EDT)
  • Cost: Varies for members / nonmembers and in person / virtual
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D.C. Science Writers Association (DCSWA)

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Awards

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Contest for Communication and Journalism in Defense of the Environment, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities

Government of Brazil

"The initiative seeks to recognize and contemplate communication and media education works dedicated to the protection of the environment and the defense of the rights of indigenous peoples and traditional communities and freedom of expression. ... The contest includes works published or aired from January 2023, divided into six categories: 1) Text Reporting; 2) Photojournalism and Visual Arts; 3) Audiovisual Reportage; 4) Indigenous Communication; 5) Communication of Traditional Communities; and 6) Media Education. ... The amount of R$300 thousand [approximately USD$58,000] will be distributed as a financial incentive to the top three in each category. Those selected in first place will receive R$30 thousand; the runners-up, R$15 thousand; and the third, R$5 thousand." The contest, open to journalists, popular communicators, artists and researchers over 18 years old, is free to enter. Deadline: May 21, 2026."
Awards

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Contest for Communication and Journalism in Defense of the Environment, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities

Summary:
"The initiative seeks to recognize and contemplate communication and media education works dedicated to the protection of the environment and the defense of the rights of indigenous peoples and traditional communities and freedom of expression. ... The contest includes works published or aired from January 2023, divided into six categories: 1) Text Reporting; 2) Photojournalism and Visual Arts; 3) Audiovisual Reportage; 4) Indigenous Communication; 5) Communication of Traditional Communities; and 6) Media Education. ... The amount of R$300 thousand [approximately USD$58,000] will be distributed as a financial incentive to the top three in each category. Those selected in first place will receive R$30 thousand; the runners-up, R$15 thousand; and the third, R$5 thousand." The contest, open to journalists, popular communicators, artists and researchers over 18 years old, is free to enter. Deadline: May 21, 2026."
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Government of Brazil

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Video

Communicating Climate Solutions

Yale Center for Environmental Communication

"How can we most effectively communicate about climate solutions? Many people who are Alarmed about climate change aren’t taking climate action. Within the group of Americans Alarmed about climate change, 46% can be categorized as “willing Alarmed” – they are willing to engage in climate action but rarely do. The webinar featured Miriam Remshard, a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge studying the barriers to effective climate action and how psychological interventions can be used to foster more impactful behavior. Samantha Harrington of Yale Climate Connections moderated the conversation and also provided highlights from over ten years of climate solutions coverage. Sam also walked us through YCC’s Climate Solutions Hub, a tool that helps people find the actions that work best for their life."
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Communicating Climate Solutions

Summary:
"How can we most effectively communicate about climate solutions? Many people who are Alarmed about climate change aren’t taking climate action. Within the group of Americans Alarmed about climate change, 46% can be categorized as “willing Alarmed” – they are willing to engage in climate action but rarely do. The webinar featured Miriam Remshard, a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge studying the barriers to effective climate action and how psychological interventions can be used to foster more impactful behavior. Samantha Harrington of Yale Climate Connections moderated the conversation and also provided highlights from over ten years of climate solutions coverage. Sam also walked us through YCC’s Climate Solutions Hub, a tool that helps people find the actions that work best for their life."
Organization:

Yale Center for Environmental Communication

Published By:

Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

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April 9, 2026

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Workshop

SWCC In-Person Workshop: Moderating for Impact

Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

"Science writers and communicators are often asked to drive discussions by moderating or sitting on panels in a variety of professional and public venues. How they perform these roles has a big impact on how audiences contextualize important issues and these are roles of increasing importance given the current geopolitical climate. Additionally, acting in these roles can be an important source of income and professional experience. Despite this, there is little training for journalists and science communicators on how to maximize the impacts of these experiences for audiences and moderators. Consequently, panel events often fall into predictable patterns: a mic passed up and down a role of panelists, a lack of on-stage chemistry, awkward and sometimes uncomfortable inequity of air time, and a missed opportunity for everyone. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Dynamic, inclusive, entertaining experiences can help tell meaningful, memorable stories. Effective hosting is a performance that requires artful preparation, creativity and engagement, augmenting and managing a well-chosen format and structure. In addition to teaching basic moderation and facilitation skills, this workshop will help science communications and media professionals hone their hosting skills by tackling pre-event preparation, dynamic event formats, stage-presence, on-stage and virtual interviewing, participant management and audience engagement. Participants will by guided through improvisational techniques to create and experiment with a variety of panel and other moderated formats in a safe, innovation-friendly environment. We’ll develop a vocabulary for managing on stage conversations and use role playing scenarios to try out different styles and techniques in a low-stakes collaborative and supportive environment."
  • Where: Montreal, Quebec
  • When: June 14, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Cost: TBD
Registration opens soon.
Workshop

SWCC In-Person Workshop: Moderating for Impact

Summary:
"Science writers and communicators are often asked to drive discussions by moderating or sitting on panels in a variety of professional and public venues. How they perform these roles has a big impact on how audiences contextualize important issues and these are roles of increasing importance given the current geopolitical climate. Additionally, acting in these roles can be an important source of income and professional experience. Despite this, there is little training for journalists and science communicators on how to maximize the impacts of these experiences for audiences and moderators. Consequently, panel events often fall into predictable patterns: a mic passed up and down a role of panelists, a lack of on-stage chemistry, awkward and sometimes uncomfortable inequity of air time, and a missed opportunity for everyone. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Dynamic, inclusive, entertaining experiences can help tell meaningful, memorable stories. Effective hosting is a performance that requires artful preparation, creativity and engagement, augmenting and managing a well-chosen format and structure. In addition to teaching basic moderation and facilitation skills, this workshop will help science communications and media professionals hone their hosting skills by tackling pre-event preparation, dynamic event formats, stage-presence, on-stage and virtual interviewing, participant management and audience engagement. Participants will by guided through improvisational techniques to create and experiment with a variety of panel and other moderated formats in a safe, innovation-friendly environment. We’ll develop a vocabulary for managing on stage conversations and use role playing scenarios to try out different styles and techniques in a low-stakes collaborative and supportive environment."
  • Where: Montreal, Quebec
  • When: June 14, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Cost: TBD
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Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

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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
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Outrider Science Media Forum

Summary:
"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
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SWCC Webinar: Levelling Up Your Journalism Skills — Fellowships, Scholarships and More

"Science communicators and journalists often reach a point where they want to brush up on foundational knowledge, strengthen specific skills, or delve into a particular area of interest. This virtual event explores how to 'level up' at any stage of your career through funded professional development opportunities such as fellowships and scholarships. At this event, SWCC board member Bryce Hoye will share his experience as a fellow in the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. He'll be joined by Ashley Smart, associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program, as well as two organizers of the CBC David Suzuki Scholarship for journalism students — Lesley Birchard and Gina Lorentz — who will welcome audience questions about their programs. By bringing together both personal experiences and program-level insights, this event will give participants a clearer understanding of funded opportunities for Canadian science communicators and journalists across the career spectrum, along with resources for further exploration."
  • When: April 15, 2026 @ 5 - 6 p.m. ET
  • No cost for SWCC members / $30 CAD for nonmembers
Are you a non-member of SWCC registering for this event? If you decide to become a member of SWCC within 2 weeks of the event date, your membership fee (in the applicable category) will be discounted by the amount you paid for event registration. To activate your discounted membership within the 2-week period, email office@sciencewriters.ca."
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SWCC Webinar: Levelling Up Your Journalism Skills — Fellowships, Scholarships and More

Summary:
"Science communicators and journalists often reach a point where they want to brush up on foundational knowledge, strengthen specific skills, or delve into a particular area of interest. This virtual event explores how to 'level up' at any stage of your career through funded professional development opportunities such as fellowships and scholarships. At this event, SWCC board member Bryce Hoye will share his experience as a fellow in the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. He'll be joined by Ashley Smart, associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program, as well as two organizers of the CBC David Suzuki Scholarship for journalism students — Lesley Birchard and Gina Lorentz — who will welcome audience questions about their programs. By bringing together both personal experiences and program-level insights, this event will give participants a clearer understanding of funded opportunities for Canadian science communicators and journalists across the career spectrum, along with resources for further exploration."
  • When: April 15, 2026 @ 5 - 6 p.m. ET
  • No cost for SWCC members / $30 CAD for nonmembers
Are you a non-member of SWCC registering for this event? If you decide to become a member of SWCC within 2 weeks of the event date, your membership fee (in the applicable category) will be discounted by the amount you paid for event registration. To activate your discounted membership within the 2-week period, email office@sciencewriters.ca."
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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."
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The System That Decides What Science Gets Published Is Breaking Down

Summary:
"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."
Author:

John Drake

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Forbes

Date:

March 25, 2026

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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
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Science of Sci-Comms E-Summit

Summary:
"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
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The Eco Well

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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."
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Are You Making These 10 Mistakes in Your Science Communication?

Summary:
"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."
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Faculty of Science, University of Calgary

Date:

March 20, 2026

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Organization

ComSciCon Canada

Nonprofit ComSciCon Canada hosts ComSciConCAN, "Canada’s first national science communication workshop for graduate students. This unique professional development program aims to help the next generation of leaders in STEM fields develop the skills needed to communicate their research and ideas to their peers, experts in other fields, policymakers, and the general public."
  • ComSciConCAN 2026 takes place June 19-21. Deadline to apply: Feb 16.
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ComSciCon Canada

Summary:
Nonprofit ComSciCon Canada hosts ComSciConCAN, "Canada’s first national science communication workshop for graduate students. This unique professional development program aims to help the next generation of leaders in STEM fields develop the skills needed to communicate their research and ideas to their peers, experts in other fields, policymakers, and the general public."
  • ComSciConCAN 2026 takes place June 19-21. Deadline to apply: Feb 16.
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Resource Database / Guide

Covering Drugs: A Media Resource Guide

This guide includes research, surveys, data, and other helpful information for journalists covering substance use, addiction, overdose, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery."
Resource Database / Guide

Covering Drugs: A Media Resource Guide

Summary:
This guide includes research, surveys, data, and other helpful information for journalists covering substance use, addiction, overdose, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery."
Published By:

Susan Stellin, 2025-26 RJI Fellow

Date:

March 3, 2026

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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."
Article

Opinion: Science Communication Is Central to the Practice of Science

Summary:
"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."
Author:

C. Brandon Ogbunu

Published By:

Undark

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March 26, 2026

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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."
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How To Enhance Public Trust in Science

Summary:
"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."
Organization:

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

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January 15, 2026

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Organization

Balkan Network of Science Journalists

"This is a group of science journalists, writers and communicators from across South East Europe, interested in improving quality of critical and ethical science coverage in the media. ... A webinar on 13 March [2026] discussed the Balkan Network of Science Journalists' ambitious project to produce specially tailored guides to science journalism for various countries in Southeast Europe. The aim is to combine international best practices in science journalism with local nuances and an understanding of each country's media and research landscape, in order to give aspiring science journalists a practical and useful set of guides to help them build a career reporting in their own language for media in their own country. The webinar discussed the project, including yearly networking and skills seminars, and brainstormed ideas for continuing and expanding the project in the next few years."
  • Find links to the science journalism guides on the BNSJ blog, in Turkish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian and Bulgarian (as of Dec. 2025).
Organization

Balkan Network of Science Journalists

Summary:
"This is a group of science journalists, writers and communicators from across South East Europe, interested in improving quality of critical and ethical science coverage in the media. ... A webinar on 13 March [2026] discussed the Balkan Network of Science Journalists' ambitious project to produce specially tailored guides to science journalism for various countries in Southeast Europe. The aim is to combine international best practices in science journalism with local nuances and an understanding of each country's media and research landscape, in order to give aspiring science journalists a practical and useful set of guides to help them build a career reporting in their own language for media in their own country. The webinar discussed the project, including yearly networking and skills seminars, and brainstormed ideas for continuing and expanding the project in the next few years."
  • Find links to the science journalism guides on the BNSJ blog, in Turkish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian and Bulgarian (as of Dec. 2025).
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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."
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Marlene Zuk on Tackling Writer’s Block (As a Scientist)

Summary:
"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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Literary Hub

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March 20, 2026

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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
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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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Media Briefing: Maternal Health in Rural America

"The number of rural hospitals providing obstetric care is declining, and rural residents are at greater risk of pregnancy-related death and adverse health outcomes. SciLine’s media briefing covered how living in a rural community shapes pregnancy and childbirth, the impact of hospital maternity-unit closures on care access and insurance coverage, and the long-term health consequences of limited access to maternal health care for both birthing parents and infants. Three scientific experts participated in a moderated conversation and then took reporter questions on the record."
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Media Briefing: Maternal Health in Rural America

Summary:
"The number of rural hospitals providing obstetric care is declining, and rural residents are at greater risk of pregnancy-related death and adverse health outcomes. SciLine’s media briefing covered how living in a rural community shapes pregnancy and childbirth, the impact of hospital maternity-unit closures on care access and insurance coverage, and the long-term health consequences of limited access to maternal health care for both birthing parents and infants. Three scientific experts participated in a moderated conversation and then took reporter questions on the record."
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SciLine

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March 5, 2026

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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."
Article

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

Author:

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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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."
Conference

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."
Location:

The Pyle Center, Madison, Wisconsin

Dates:

May 14, 2026

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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."
Article

Using Science To Combat Misinformation and Disinformation

Summary:
"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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SciLine

Date:

February 26, 2026

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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
Training program

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
Organization:

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."
Podcast

TMiP Podcast

Summary:
"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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