September 21 kicks off Global Biotech Week, a week of celebrating science, innovation, and solutions. 🧬🌱💊 💡 Fun fact: Canada was the first country with a national Biotech week, starting in 2003! 👉Click the link to learn more: globalbiotechweek.ca/global-biote... #GBW2025 #SciComm

🎉📚 Congratulations to the SWCC 2024 Book Awards winners 🎉📚 We want to thank all publishers and authors for submitting a total of 62 (!) books, showing us again the diversity and abundance of Canadian Science Literature 📖 #SWCCBookAwards #SciComm #WinnersScienceBookAwards

🏅📚 The SWCC 2024 Book Awards winners will be announced soon! Keep your eyes open on September 15, when the winners will be shared on our website and all social media platforms 🏅📚 Who are your favourites? sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024 #SWCCBookAwards #SciComm #ScienceBookAwards

🚨 Just one week left! 🚨 Nominations for the SWCC Board close August 27 — now’s the time to step up or nominate someone who’s shaping the future of science communication in Canada. Be part of the change. Be part of the conversation. 🧬🗣️ 🔗 Link in bio #SciComm #SWCC #ScienceWriters #Canada

Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards Youth finalists! 📚 Rachel Poliquin writes about the wonders of nature & holds a PhD from UBC. Rachel Wada is a Vancouver-based illustrator; her debut The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden was an award finalist. More info: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024

Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards General finalist! 📚 Dr. Jonathan Stea is a clinical psychologist & UCalgary prof known for making psych science public. He’s a Scientific American contributor & won the 2022 Paterson Award. More: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024 #SciComm

Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards General finalist! 📚 Dr. Jennifer Grenz is a Nlaka’pamux Indigenous ecologist, UBC prof & founder of Greener This Side. She focuses on invasive species, land healing & science communication. More info: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024

Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards Youth finalists! 📚 Candace Savage is an award-winning author based in Saskatoon. Rachel Hudson is a UK illustrator & author of 100 Endangered Species, inspired by fleeting moments in nature. More info: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024 #sciencebooks #scicomm

🧵Are you ready to shape the future of #SciComm in Canada? SWCC is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors (2025–2027)! Whether you're a seasoned communicator or a fresh voice, your perspective matters. 🌟 🔗 Learn more: sciencewriters.ca/nominations-... #SciComm #SWCC (1/2)

The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards 2025 contest is only open for 2 more days! Enter your best science reporting in multiple categories. Submissions open until Aug 1, 2025. sjawards.aaas.org/entries-now-... #KavliScienceJournalismAwards #sciencejournalism #sciencewriting

📅 Join us for SWCC’s 2025 AGM on Sept. 16, 5–6:30 p.m. ET! Reflect on the year, vote for our next Board of Directors & get involved—nominations now open! 7 director spots (2-year terms) are up for election. Step up & lead! 🔗 sciencewriters.ca/nominations-... #SciComm #SWCC

Meet Dana L. Church, 2024 #SWCCBookAwards finalist (General Category)! 🐝 Her debut The Beekeepers explores the human–bumble bee connection. Based in Waterloo, she blends science + storytelling. More: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024 #SciComm

That’s a wrap on #SWCC2025! Thanks to everyone who visited the SWCC Book Awards booth, chatted with us, and checked out this year’s Canadian science books 📚 Congrats to our book bundle giveaway winners! 🎉 #SWCCBookAwards #SciComm

AI for Good: Thoughtful q's and discussions around ethical AI and critical thinking around how to use it and deepfake technology for good. While we hear a lot about the threats, there are also opportunities! Presenters: Azfar Adib, Kim Taylor Moderator: Lucas Kavanagh #SWCC2025 #SWCC2025Conference

Accessibility and accommodation is a process, not a goal post. Dr. Tam Pham shed light on how consistent community dialogue can advance accessibility and supports the engagement of persons with disabilities in both our communications efforts and scientific processes. #SWCC2025 #SWCC2025Conference

This afternoon, the @triumflab.bsky.social comms team shared how they reimagined and relaunched their website. In the world of AI, bots, and diverse user experiences and demands, redesigning web sites is a whole new ballgame! #SWCC2025 #SWCC2025Conference

Congratulations to all the presenters in the SSHRC Storytellers Showcase. 🎉 Special shoutout to this year’s Final Five: Sarah Abouali Maddie Brockbank Mélanie Letendre Jauniaux Mike Taylor Jaweria Qaiser We were honoured to feature the showcase at #SWCC2025! #SSHRCStorytellers #SWCC2025Conference

We kicked off Day 2 of #SWCC2025 with 2 amazing sessions: Wren Bruce wove nautical themes (and puns) into sharing her experience in science communications as a geoscientist. Her practical guidelines for making science meaningful and accessible sparked a lively discussion and 1/3

Day 2 of #SWCC2025 is underway! 🎉 We’ve got a full slate of great presentations ahead, including the SSHRC Storytellers Final Competition. Winners will be announced at lunch! 🏆 📚 Don’t forget to stop by the book awards table for 4 more giveaways today! #SWCC2025Conference

Johanne Provençal shared the @crdcn.bsky.social approach to creating “research-policy snapshots” which sparked a collaborative discussion on how science communicators and journalists can collaborate and strengthen science communication. #SWCC2025 #SWCC2025Conference

Using scissors, paper and math equations, Dr. Jon Sensinger explained how to break down barriers to understanding and empathy. Thank you Dr. Jon Sensinger for a thought provoking, engaging and important presentation. #SWCC2025 #SWCC2025Conference

Sumeep Bath's presentation sparked lively conversation as we watched cat videos and explored successful social media principles for science communication. We discussed how to incorporate cheekiness, humility, cross collaboration, universality and punchiness. #SWCC2025 #SWCC2025Conference

Communicating with humility & meeting audiences where they are, Tara Wood @concordiau.bsky.social Apoqnmatulti'k: Sharing stories of Etuaptmumk-guided research & building inclusive partnerships, Amanda Leslie @oceantracking.bsky.social & Nadine Lefort @uinr.bsky.social

What does it take to get government to pay attention to science? Today’s panel tackled the challenges, tools, and tactics behind science communication. Big thanks to our panelists: Dr. Joshua Kurek Roberta Clowater Dr. Sandra Magalhaes Moderated by Brian Owens #SWCC2025 #SWCC2025Conference

Day 1 of #SWCC2025 kicked off with opening remarks from Conference Chair Jeremy Elder-Jubelin and a powerful keynote on global science journalism 🌍 Thank you to our panelists Tinsley Davis @sciencewriters.org, Aleida Rueda, @debbieponchner.bsky.social & moderator Rhonda Moore! 👏

Day 1 of #SWCC2025 is underway! We're kicking off a full day of inspiring panels, presentations, and conversations at UNB about the future of science communication. #SWCC2025Conference

🥁 The 2024 #SWCCBookAwards finalists are here! 8 amazing Canadian science books made the shortlist in our Youth & General categories 📚 Winners + Paradigm Prize will be announced Sept 15. 🔗 sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024 #SWCCBookAwards

📚 Last call! The SWCC Book Awards are landing at #SWCC2025 tomorrow!
Find us at the Fredericton conference for book chats, our biggest giveaway 🎁, and the live reveal of the 2024 shortlist!
Can’t come? Follow for the online announcement!
#SciComm #SWCCBookAwards

#SWCC2025 is officially underway! We kicked things off tonight at UNB. Get ready for a full day of talks tomorrow. Don’t miss the 9am keynote: The international ties that bind science journalism and communications. 🔗Program: sciencewriters.ca/2025Conferen...

⏰ One Week to Go & last call for conference tickets! Registration closes tonight at 11:59 pm ET. If you happen to miss the deadline and still want to attend, email [email protected] and we can help you with your late registration. 🔗 sciencewriters.ca/2025-Confere...

📣 The SWCC 2025 Program is Live! 🗓️ June 12–13 will feature a mix of keynotes, panels, and presentations exploring science communication across policy, culture, climate, accessibility, AI, and more. Full Program: 🔗 sciencewriters.ca/2025Conferen...

📚 The SWCC Book Awards are coming to #SWCC2025! Find us at the Fredericton conference (June 12–13) for book chats, our biggest giveaway yet 🎁, and the live reveal of the 2024 shortlist! Not attending? Follow us to catch the news! #SciComm #SWCCBookAwards

🔬 Explore cutting-edge science in NB with two full-day tours at #SWCC2025! June 10: Marine research in St. Andrews 🔗 sciencewriters.ca/event-6173924 June 11: Innovation in Fredericton 🔗 sciencewriters.ca/event-6173932 Registration: 🔗 sciencewriters.ca/2025-Confere...

🎉 Big news! We’re hosting a massive science book giveaway at this year’s SWCC Conference!
Want in? Visit the Book Awards booth during the event to find out how to enter and win one of our exclusive book bundles. 📖 Don’t miss your chance—this is our biggest giveaway yet! #SWCC2025 #SWCCBookAwards

📢 Join us in Fredericton for the 2025 SWCC Conference! This year’s theme, Re/Connections, dives into science communication, collaboration, and new storytelling tools. Registration is still open! 📅 🔗 sciencewriters.ca/2025-Confere... #SWCC2025

1/4🔊 This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we're spotlighting an important conversation happening at #SWCC2025: Ask Us! We Have the Insight! A Conversation About Accessibility from the Disabled Science Communicators A powerful session led by Dr. Tam Pham.

🏆 The 2024 SWCC Book Awards shortlist is coming soon!
 We’ll be announcing this year’s finalists during the SWCC Conference in Fredericton—so if you’re attending, keep your ears open! Not attending? No worries—follow us here and be the first to see who made the cut! #SWCC2025 #SWCCBookAwards

1/6 This week's SciArt 🎨🧬 Spotlight is Lauren Wright Vartanian, a textile artist and the founder of @neuronsandnebulas.bsky.social, a platform on which she shares and sells her science-inspired art.

📚 The SWCC Book Awards committee is heading to Fredericton for the #SWCC2025 Conference, June 12–13! Visit our booth to browse amazing Canadian science books & meet the volunteers behind the awards. Come say hi! #SWCCBookAwards #SciComm

The U.S. science landscape is shifting - from funding to policy 🌎 But what does it mean for Canadian science communicators? Join us for a timely discussion with expert panelists to learn more! 🗓️ May 8 at 5 pm ET RSVP 🔗: sciencewriters.ca/event-6143314 #scicomm #scienceevents #SciencePolicy

Thank You to the Perimeter Institute! We’re excited to welcome back the Perimeter Institute as a silver level sponsor for SWCC 2025! As a returning supporter, their continued partnership is helping make this year’s conference a success! Learn more: perimeterinstitute.ca/

📢Pre-conference tours added, and early bird registration extended! Register by May 8 for a discounted ticket to the annual SWCC conference in Fredericton, NB. 🔗 Register here: sciencewriters.ca/event-6103563 #SWCCan2025 #scicomm #canadianscience #SSHRCstorytellers

🧵1/2 April is National Volunteer Month, and today we’re recognizing the thoughtful work of the SWCC Ethics Committee. This committee ensures that our organization upholds high ethical standards, reviewing concerns and supporting our board with guidance when it’s needed most.

📚 Meet the Book Awards Jury! 📚 Sandra Corbeil has 62+ years in science centres and museums. She’s a “science nerd” who advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM ed and communication. Sandra lives in Clarence Creek, Ontario. sciencewriters.ca/2024-jury-pa...
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🧵1/2 Another National Volunteer Month celebration with a big thank you to the SWCC Nominations Committee! This team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization—identifying and nominating passionate individuals to fill board positions each year.

1/7 Meet Michelle, our latest SciArtist 🎨🧬, a Newfoundland painter using her art to educate the public on science topics. See the comments to learn more!

As National Volunteer Month continues, we’re highlighting the SWCC Professional Development & Membership Committee! This team works hard to grow our community and make sure members get real value from being part of SWCC—whether through benefits, programming, or connection.

📚Meet the Book Awards Jury! 📚 Amy Lemay is a science analyst and researcher who supports innovation in Canada’s agrifood sector. She’s the founder of VISTA Science & Technology and Adjunct Professor at Brock University. Meet the rest of the jury ⬇️ sciencewriters.ca/2024-jury-pa... #SWCCBookAwards

1/2 Thank You to IISD Experimental Lakes Area! We’re so grateful to have IISD Experimental Lakes Area back as a sponsor for the 2025 SWCC Conference! Their continued support helps make this gathering of science communicators possible.

1/3✨ April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re continuing our shout-out series with a big thank you to the SWCC Conference Committee!