Journalist here
Iโm interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. Iโm on Signal ginnyg.04
Reposts are appreciated!
@sandeepr.bsky.social
Freelance Science Writer (Old posts auto-delete)
Journalist here
Iโm interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. Iโm on Signal ginnyg.04
Reposts are appreciated!
New โ I was fortunate to speak in front of students and faculty at Grinnell College in Iowa tonight about the business of independent journalism, the current state of media under Trump 2.0, and billionaire control.
I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:
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...
DEAL ALERT: Take advantage of early bird rates for #SciWri25! For writers, editors, authors, journalists, institutional writers, communications managers, students, and anyone working to translate science for the non-scientist. Join us.
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We have some exciting (and some bittersweet) news at @theopennotebook.bsky.social today! ๐งต ๐งช
26.09.2025 14:07 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 2and as of today, to welcome her into the role of โจDeputy Executive Directorโจ at @theopennotebook.bsky.social. Congratulations and thank you, Rachel! www.theopennotebook.com/editorial-te...
26.09.2025 14:18 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0We have a little more than $800 to go to reach our goal!
Help the The Natural History Society of Maryland fund their new shark science and conservation exhibit, which I'm working with them to design! ๐งช๐ฆ๐๐ฆ
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โWeโre the ones seeking something from this community, so we should be able to compromise as much as we can,โ says @clahchischiligi.bsky.social, in this story from @willvh.bsky.social, with @johnvaillant.bsky.social, @ohyeahitscouch.bsky.social and others.
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I'm headed to Notre Dame next week to give a public lecture on Thursday 9/25 about science writing in an age of <waves hands> all this. Details here: science.nd.edu/events/2025/...
18.09.2025 23:47 โ ๐ 68 ๐ 8 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0If you're an early-career journalist, consider applying for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's paid, mentored fellowship and follow in the footsteps of @katherinejwu.com, @janehu.bsky.social, @sciwriabdul.bsky.social, @1juliarosen.bsky.social, @celiaford.bsky.social and many more! Deadline: 10/31.
15.09.2025 18:53 โ ๐ 18 ๐ 23 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0So thrilled to get to know the newest cohort of @theopennotebook.bsky.social's Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring program. Led by the incomparable @sandeepr.bsky.social, this program brings together 16 early-career science journalists for three months of guided discussion & peer support.
12.09.2025 21:47 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Welcome to the September 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program cohort at The Open Notebook! www.theopennotebook.com/2025/09/12/w...
12.09.2025 19:21 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 7 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1Would you like some good news? A new vaccine has just been approved for protecting koalas from chlamydia, which is one of their leading causes of death.
11.09.2025 12:05 โ ๐ 1939 ๐ 543 ๐ฌ 35 ๐ 61Iโm giving a (rescheduled until Thursday) free public talk about marine biology, ocean conservation, and sharks!
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Mongabay is looking for an investigative researcher (buff.ly/Rx8t1EF) and reporter and an investigations editor (buff.ly/zFNwIoR ). (Both remote).
07.09.2025 12:31 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0CNN Digital is hiring a climate and weather editor (five locations, US). buff.ly/1YoQC3a
07.09.2025 12:31 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1Re-upping this in light of the $1.5 billion settlement. Authors, make sure you register your details (see thread)๐
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...
Learn more about Science Journalism Forum, founded by @saadlotfey.bsky.social, and this year's hybrid event, #SJF25, whose theme is "Science Journalism at a Crossroads: Rethinking Trust, Funding, and Innovation. TON's @siricarpenter.bsky.social is a speaker and TON is a community partner!
05.09.2025 21:47 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0School has started!
Have you explored our new sample syllabus for anyone getting started in science writing, whether youโre an instructor putting together a โScience Journalism 101โ curriculum, or a freelancer looking to firm up your foundation in the core skills of the craft?๐งช
Congrats!
02.09.2025 20:43 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0I'm beyond grateful to the judges for highlighting my work on the dismantling of the US scientific enterprise.
This award goes out to the brave federal workers who have participated in my stories and helped the public to cut through the noise and chaos. Your stories are being heard.
Our new project is live. A group of us former Polygon folks have come together to build something new: Rogue.
We're a worker-owned, reader supported gaming site. You can read all about our goals and ideas on our (gorgeous) website.
Please check us out and share us with your friends!
ICYMI: I am offering a free online 2-hour crash course in how to write and publish a scientific paper, perfect for students and early career researchers about to write their first paper.
The world of scientific writing and publishing can be confusing, but I'm here to help!
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AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
27.08.2025 15:53 โ ๐ 4766 ๐ 1792 ๐ฌ 746 ๐ 2194A graphic that includes text describing that there is a virtual town hall to celebrate The Open Notebook, which supports journalists, turning 15. The event is on Tues. Aug. 26 at 2 pm ET on Zoom. The graphic includes a QR code to navigate to the link to register.
๐งช Hello everyone! Please join me and others from @theopennotebook.bsky.social team TOMORROW, Aug. 26 at 2 pm ET for a Town Hall event on Zoom, where weโll kick off our 15th-birthday celebration! BRING YOUR OWN CAKE! ๐ This event will be recorded. Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
25.08.2025 18:43 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0For my next story with @thexylom.com, I'm looking to interview researchers and science professionals who have left the U.S. for Asia due to Trump. They can be Asian nationals who returned to their home countries, or Americans who are seeking greener pastures overseas.
Please email or DM me!
Revelations about hard-to-reach people, companies, organizations, and government agencies are just waiting to be unearthed in the public domain, writes @stephaniemlee.bsky.social, who talks to @laurenweberhp.bsky.socialโฌ, @dangaristo.bsky.social,โฌ โชand others about how to do just that. ๐งช
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Please share and please tag friends who might be interested in this opportunity!
An image that is promoting a Pitch Slam for the International Students Slack Community at The Open Notebook. Three editors from major U.S. publications will be present to hear story ideas from participants and provide feedback on story pitches. The event is scheduled for August 15 at 1 pm ET on Zoom. Participants must join the International Student Slack group to access the event. The image includes a QR code that navigates to a webpage to learn more and sign up for the Slack group.
Are you an early-career international science journalist? On Fri, Aug. 15, join the International Students Slack Community for a Pitch Slam with editors @rachelcourtland.com, @wwrfd.bsky.social, and @laurenjyoung.bsky.social. Join the Slack and learn more. www.theopennotebook.com/internationa...
08.08.2025 16:49 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1JUST AROUND THE BEND: #SciWri25 program launch! Together w/ @sciencewriting.bsky.social we're getting ready to debut a new conference website and a program that's full of events for science writers, by science writers.
Visit sciencewriters2025.org on Aug 12 for the reveal
Registration opens Sept 4