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ComSciCon is a #SciComm workshop series for grad students. You can support us by donating here: https://t.co/y49ojeNwvi

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πŸ‘ Huge shoutout to Nathan Sanders, @laurengh.bsky.social and @mackenziewhite.bsky.social from #ComSciCon!

We’re so proud to see our community empowering researchers to share their voices! πŸ’¬
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #OpEdWriting

16.10.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Had a blast at #ComSciCon25! The conference was jam-packed with sessions on all types of science communication.

Thank you to all the speakers and organizers who made this happen!

@comscicon.bsky.social

18.07.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SciPol Writing β€” NSPN

for general science communication, @comscicon.bsky.social is great

for policy-specific writing, nspn could help: www.scipolnetwork.org/writingtrain...

02.08.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In addition to the ScienceWriters 2025 programming, participants will receive hands-on training and mentorship, publishing an original piece by the end of the workshop. Travel support is available for selected participants!

@sciencewriting.bsky.social @sciencewriters.org @comscicon.bsky.social

24.09.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Portrait of Dr. AndrΓ© Isaacs.

Portrait of Dr. AndrΓ© Isaacs.

Meet ComSciCon Flagship speaker AndrΓ© Isaacs (@drdre4000)! πŸ€©βš—οΈ A chemist, educator & advocate, he uses his platform to uplift queer & BIPOC voices in STEM. Catch him on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky & X. #ComSciCon #SciComm

10.07.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Photo of science journalist Usha Lee McFarling.

Photo of science journalist Usha Lee McFarling.

Meet ComSciCon Flagship speaker Usha Lee McFarling! πŸ“°πŸ“Š
Pulitzer-winning science journalist for STAT, formerly with LA Times, Boston Globe & more. Her work spans oceans, medicine, and bioethics.
Follow her here: @ushamcfarling
#SciComm #ComSciCon #ScienceJournalism

07.07.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A portrait of journalist Dennis Overbye. He wears glasses, a blue dress shirt. and colorfully patterned blue tie.

A portrait of journalist Dennis Overbye. He wears glasses, a blue dress shirt. and colorfully patterned blue tie.

πŸ“° Meet #ComSciCon Flagship speaker Dennis Overbye (he/him), longtime NYT science writer & author of "Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos". With 50 years in science journalism, he brings deep insight to the cosmos. Still writing, still wondering. Follow his work at www.nytimes.com/by/dennis-ov....

24.06.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Portrait of scientific illustrator Rita Clare. She has medium length red hair and is smiling at the camera.

Portrait of scientific illustrator Rita Clare. She has medium length red hair and is smiling at the camera.

πŸ–οΈ Meet #ComSciCon Flagship speaker Rita Clare (she/her), a molecular biologist turned science illustrator! Founder of Scivetica, she brings biochem & polymer science to life through stunning visuals. Follow her: @scivetica.bsky.social

20.06.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Portrait of Dr. Laurie Santos.

Excited to welcome Dr. Laurie Santos (she/her) as our ComSciCon Flagship 2025 Keynote! 🎀 A Yale prof & host of The Happiness Lab, her work on well-being has reached millions worldwide. Learn more: drlauriesantos.com

17.06.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OSPN Presents: SciPol 102 Join us for our annual Science Policy 102 event! This seminar series acts as a primer for students into the world of science policy, featuring a broad introductory session to start followed by session...

There's still time to sign up for this exciting, and informative event! Join us online or in-person and learn more about science policyπŸ§ͺ

forms.gle/96ShoySBBUah...

12.05.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photograph from a mezzanine of a group of people in a conference room, making fun poses while wearing ComSciCon T-shirts. A slide of the ComSciCon 2023 Logo is projected on the large screen at the back with "Flagship 2023" followed by "Communicating Science Conference for graduate students" and then "Research in Motion" below with the ComSciCon logo in a gear to the left of "Research in Motion".

A photograph from a mezzanine of a group of people in a conference room, making fun poses while wearing ComSciCon T-shirts. A slide of the ComSciCon 2023 Logo is projected on the large screen at the back with "Flagship 2023" followed by "Communicating Science Conference for graduate students" and then "Research in Motion" below with the ComSciCon logo in a gear to the left of "Research in Motion".

The wait is over β€” the extended #ComSciCon25 application deadline is tonight at 11:59 PM EST!

This is your opportunity to take part in a unique science communication experience this summer.

We look forward to reading your application!

Apply here: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...

02.05.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Application for ComSciCon 2025 We invite you to apply for the Communicating Science Flagship Workshop of 2025! ComSciCon 2025 will be held July 13-16, 2025 in Boston, MA. Please visit these pages for more information about the p...

We’ve started the countdown--only 3 days to go to submit your application to attend the #ComSciCon 2025 Flagship workshop! Applications due on May 2nd at 11:59pm EST. Submit here: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...

Don’t miss out!

29.04.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Application for ComSciCon 2025 We invite you to apply for the Communicating Science Flagship Workshop of 2025! ComSciCon 2025 will be held July 13-16, 2025 in Boston, MA. Please visit these pages for more information about the p...

We’re giving you a little more time to polish those applications πŸ“βœ¨

The deadline to apply for ComSciCon 2025 has been extended to May 2nd!
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πŸ”—Apply now: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...
#ComSciCon2025 #SciComm #GradStudentLife #ScienceCommunication #DeadlineExtended #ApplyNow

24.04.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photograph of a group of people, seated and taking up the right-hand side of the photo, listening attentively to the speaker. The speaker holds a microphone and stands on the left-hand side of the photo. Upcoming speakers are lined up against the far wall of the large conference room.

A photograph of a group of people, seated and taking up the right-hand side of the photo, listening attentively to the speaker. The speaker holds a microphone and stands on the left-hand side of the photo. Upcoming speakers are lined up against the far wall of the large conference room.

Only 3 days to go to submit your application to attend the #ComSciCon 2025 Flagship workshop! Applications due on April 18th at 11:59pm EST. Submit here: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...

In the meantime, we are pleased to announce our theme: Bridging Science and Society.

15.04.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve started the countdown--only 4 days to go to submit your application to attend the #ComSciCon 2025 Flagship workshop! Applications due on April 18th at 11:59pm EST. Submit here: forms.gle/kfNTbai2HTPE...

Don’t miss out!

14.04.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We encourage women, BIPOC, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ communities, & all other people with any intersection of minoritized and/or marginalized identities to apply.

12.04.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Happens to Your Application? Our full process for reviewing applications to the ComSciCon Flagship Workshop and what we’re looking for in attendees.

Participation in #ComSciCon is competitive and open to STEM graduate students based out of universities in the U.S. or Canada. For more information on what the review process entails, please check out #ComSciConversation post: www.comscicon.org/news/what-ha...

10.04.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A photograph with a female speaker using a microphone standing in front of people sitting on chairs in a large room.

#ComSciCon provides graduate students in STEM fields with an opportunity to meet early career leaders in #SciComm, to learn from and interact with a group of invited experts, and to discuss how to communicate complex technical science and engineering concepts to a new audience.

07.04.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Application for ComSciCon 2025 We invite you to apply for the Communicating Science Flagship Workshop of 2025! ComSciCon 2025 will be held July 13-16, 2025 in Boston, MA. Please visit these pages for more information about the p...

We are thrilled to announce that the ComSciCon 2025 Flagship Workshop will be held July 13-16th, 2025 at Emerson College in Boston, MA! Apply by April 18th @ 11:59 PM (ET) for an all expenses paid opportunity to meet experts and leaders in #SciComm and hone your skills: forms.gle/wvsUy7QxNFri...

02.04.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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