Rachel Zamzow

How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research? | Shorenstein Center Join representatives from each stage of open science for a frank discussion of how each part of the publishing process must adapt to make sure open science advances not just science itself, but societ...

Open science poses both promises and perils for public trust in science. It's up to scientists, publishers, and journalists to make sure it's used well. Join us for a conversation on this evolving topic, hosted by @shorensteinctr.bsky.social on Monday Oct 6! shorensteincenter.org/new-event/ca...

We also could not have done this without the editorial prowess of @kaatefishman.bsky.social and the design and development team at Relief Applications (special thanks to Hugo & Tetiana!). I could not be more proud of what we built together!

Then, we teamed up with @sriyareddy.bsky.social & @kataduncan.bsky.social at the @innovationrji.bsky.social to bring that idea into fruition in the form of a beautifully designed, highly interactive toolkit.

It started in 2023 with @iniwil.bsky.social and @siricarpenter.bsky.social chatting at SRCCON about how to equip local journalists with the skills they need to cover science confidently and accurately—knowing full well that these reporters are on the frontlines of news coverage.

And now for some backstory -- Bringing the Science Reporting Navigator into the world (out TODAY at @theopennotebook.bsky.social) was a true journey.

www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...

Introducing the Science Reporting Navigator - The Open Notebook The Science Reporting Navigator stands ready to walk you through complex reporting scenarios to integrate science into any beat. The Open Notebook and the Reynolds Journalism Institute are thrilled to...

Every Story is a Science Story. That’s why, with @rjionline.bsky.social, TON has been hard at work developing a free tool to make it easier for journalists on any beat to strengthen their stories by incorporating science. And today, that tool - the Science Reporting Navigator - is live! 🧪

Early-Career Fellowship Program - The Open Notebook Every year, The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. This ten-month program offers fellows the opportunity to explore their career interests ...

📢 Applications for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's early-career fellowship program are OPEN! This year-long training opportunity (made possible by @bwfund.bsky.social) provides 1:1 mentoring and the opportunity to write stories for TON. Apply by October 31!
www.theopennotebook.com/early-career...

How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research? | Shorenstein Center Join representatives from each stage of open science for a frank discussion of how each part of the publishing process must adapt to make sure open science advances not just science itself, but societ...

Excited to join this conversation with @needhibhalla.bsky.social, @richardsever.bsky.social & @gabestein.com! We'll be talking about open science's role in public trust in science and how journalists and scientists can adapt to changes in academic publishing.
shorensteincenter.org/new-event/ca...

Freelance science writers: Does your work include a mix of journalism and non-reporting projects? E.g. editing, photography, translating, institutional comms, grant writing, teaching, etc.? If so, I'd like to speak with you for a story at The Open Notebook! DMs open/skylerdware[at]gmail.com

Sign up for our next webinar on May 21 at 11 am CT to learn more about The Science Reporting Navigator -- a tool built in partnership with @theopennotebook.bsky.social to equip journalists with the skills to integrate science into their reporting bit.ly/ScienceNavigator

Come hang out with me, @siricarpenter.bsky.social & @kaatefishman.bsky.social + the RJI team next week! We’re sharing a sneak peak of our interactive toolkit for local journalists, the Science Reporting Navigator 🧭

Hey autism researchers, I'm investigating NIH grant terminations related to reproductive health/gender/sexuality in autism and broader shifts away from that area. Pls DM or reach me on Signal at rzamzow.25 if you know of an affected project/would be willing to talk.

#autres

SO excited about our new cohort of @theopennotebook.bsky.social early-career fellows! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉

An influential NIH policy has helped improve sex and gender diversity in scientific research for almost 10 years. Is it one of the next casualties of the Trump administration?

Read my latest for The Transmitter

Mass firings decimate U.S. science agencies White House dismissals and rationale challenged by dismissed scientists and lawsuits

"I’m feeling betrayed, gutted, lost, anxious, and furious."

Our story for @science.org—on the ongoing mass firing of federal employees and reactions in the scientific community.

www.science.org/content/arti...

Autism program chief among National Institutes of Health layoffs The termination is one of more than 1,000 employee cuts at the U.S. agency this week.

A leading autism intervention researcher was among the sweeping NIH layoffs last week. My latest for @thetransmitter.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/aut...

Autism program chief among National Institutes of Health layoffs The termination is one of more than 1,000 employee cuts at the U.S. agency this week.

Autism program chief is among the 1,000-plus employees cut from the National Institute of Health this week.

By @rachelzamzow.bsky.social

www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/aut...

Planning Interviews with Scientist Sources - The Open Notebook Interviewing scientists may seem overwhelming at first, but it isn’t fundamentally different from talking with other sources. A little planning can help ensure that your time with researchers and othe...

No matter your background, as a journalist you can sharpen your skills to cover science well. The Open Notebook has teamed up with @realsciline.bsky.social to distill key science reporting skills into a series of quick-hit resources for journalists with deadlines to meet. Here’s our latest. 🧪

It was an honour to write this story how science journalists can use #opendata in their reporting.

A huge thanks to the amazing journalists and researchers who shared their expertise with me, and for the all-star editorial team at @theopennotebook.bsky.social.

#scicomm #journalism #openscience

THIS. 💯💯💯
"The newsrooms that succeed will be the ones embracing science as a thread that runs through every beat." - @siricarpenter.bsky.social for @niemanlab.org

Kudos to @claudia-lopez.bsky.social on this timely feature being out in the world!

In updated U.S. autism bill, Congress calls for funding boost, expanded scope The current Autism CARES Act sunsets in late September.

In advocating for tweaks to the U.S. Autism CARES bill, several orgs with different priorities struck a careful compromise. My latest for @thetransmitter.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/in-...

In updated U.S. autism bill, Congress calls for funding boost, expanded scope The current Autism CARES Act sunsets in late September.

Lawmakers are ironing out the next major tranche of federal funding for autism research in the United States, hoping to renew critical legislation—the Autism CARES Act—before it expires on 30 September.

By @rachelzamzow.bsky.social

www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/in-...

Reporting bias widespread in early-childhood autism intervention trials Only 7 percent of completed registered trials were later updated with results, one of several failings identified in a new analysis.

.@thetransmitter.bsky.social covers the latest study out of Project AIM w/ @michealsandbank.bsky.social et al. — Researchers may be under- and selectively reporting autism early intervention trial results (by @ginarivers90.bsky.social) www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/rep...

Such great advice in this piece, esp that human-wildlife conflict? Is most of the time human-human conflict: a fight between our different desires, needs and values. 🧪