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Sandeep Ravindran

@sandeepr.bsky.social

Freelance Science Writer (Old posts auto-delete)

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Journalist here

Iโ€™m interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. Iโ€™m on Signal ginnyg.04

Reposts are appreciated!

11.10.2025 00:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 308    ๐Ÿ” 310    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
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Truth, morality and independence in journalism under the second Trump regime My full remarks to students and faculty at Grennell College.

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:

09.10.2025 01:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1458    ๐Ÿ” 303    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 32
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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...

01.10.2025 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

Early bird rates end tomorrow, Oct. 1

sciencewriters2025.o...

30.09.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We have some exciting (and some bittersweet) news at @theopennotebook.bsky.social today! ๐Ÿงต ๐Ÿงช

26.09.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Editorial Team - The Open Notebook Meet the people of The Open Notebook. Siri Carpenter, co-founder and editor-in-chief. Jeanne Erdmann, co-founder and editor-at-large.

and as of today, to welcome her into the role of โœจDeputy Executive Directorโœจ at @theopennotebook.bsky.social. Congratulations and thank you, Rachel! www.theopennotebook.com/editorial-te...

26.09.2025 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We 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! ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿฆ‘๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฆˆ

www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...

25.09.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 107    ๐Ÿ” 46    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Outside In: Covering Communities as an Outsider - The Open Notebook Plenty of important science stories happen in communities where some people, for a variety of valid reasons, might be hesitant to talk to journalists coming from outside their borders or culture. That...

โ€œWeโ€™re 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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24.09.2025 21:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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An Evening With Carl Zimmer, science journalist and book author Carl Zimmer is an award-winning New York Times columnist and author of 15 books about science. His talk, "Science, science communications and science jo...

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€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If 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€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So 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€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Our Newest Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program Cohort - The Open Notebook Welcome to the September 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program cohort! This program brings together 16 early-career science journalists for a three-month peer-mentoring experience.

Welcome 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€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Australia approves first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia A vaccine to protect Australia's koalas against chlamydia has been approved for the first time, a development that scientists believe could stop the spread of the deadly disease that has ravaged populations of the beloved endangered animal.

Would 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€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1939    ๐Ÿ” 543    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 35    ๐Ÿ“Œ 61
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Why Sharks Matter: The science and law of saving threatened sharks from extinction. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining t... Sharks are some of the most ecologically important, most threatened, and most misunderstood animals on Earth. Learn all about them with a presentation from marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shif...

Iโ€™m giving a (rescheduled until Thursday) free public talk about marine biology, ocean conservation, and sharks!

us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

08.09.2025 23:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 30    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Investigative Researcher and Reporter Overview Founded in 1999, Mongabay is an award-winning environmental science and conservation news organization, which publishes original news on a daily basis in an objective (does not advocate),โ€ฆ

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€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Climate & Weather Editor, CNN Digital (project position) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America | Creative, Content & Editorial at CNN Apply for Climate & Weather Editor, CNN Digital (project position) job with CNN

CNN Digital is hiring a climate and weather editor (five locations, US). buff.ly/1YoQC3a

07.09.2025 12:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Re-upping this in light of the $1.5 billion settlement. Authors, make sure you register your details (see thread)๐Ÿ‘‡

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...

05.09.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 62    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Science Journalism Forum virtual multilingual global event where science journalists, writers, publishers, scientists, students, and academia can share new ideas and thoughts in science journalism

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€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sample Course Syllabus: Introduction to Science Writing - The Open Notebook Science journalists often learn the tricks of the trade by trial and error. But here at The Open Notebook, we firmly believe the basics of covering science, and covering it well, can also be taught. A...

School has started!

Have you explored our new sample syllabus for anyone getting started in science writing, whether youโ€™re an instructor putting together a โ€œScience Journalism 101โ€ curriculum, or a freelancer looking to firm up your foundation in the core skills of the craft?๐Ÿงช

02.09.2025 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats!

02.09.2025 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'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.

02.09.2025 20:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 104    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

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!

02.09.2025 20:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 908    ๐Ÿ” 403    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
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Iโ€™m offering a free online crash course in scientific writing and publishing. Hereโ€™s how to join! The world of scientific writing and pubilshing is complex and confusing, and it can be hard for early career scientists to master. But donโ€™t worry! I am an experienced and award-winning scienโ€ฆ

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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29.08.2025 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 51    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Authors celebrate โ€œhistoricโ€ settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action Advocates fear such settlements will โ€œfinancially ruinโ€ the AI industry.

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€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4766    ๐Ÿ” 1792    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 746    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2194
A 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.

A 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.

๐Ÿงช 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 weโ€™ll kick off our 15th-birthday celebration! BRING YOUR OWN CAKE! ๐ŸŽ‚ This event will be recorded. Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

25.08.2025 18:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For 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!

18.08.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Using Public Documents to Report on Elusive Stories - The Open Notebook People, companies, and government agencies donโ€™t always return your phone calls. To investigate secretive subjects, reporters can make creative use of documents that are out in the open. Lawsuits, Ins...

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.socialโ€ฌ, @dangaristo.bsky.social,โ€ฌ โ€ชand others about how to do just that. ๐Ÿงช

12.08.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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Please share and please tag friends who might be interested in this opportunity!

08.08.2025 16:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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.

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€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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JUST 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

05.08.2025 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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