I’m so excited to announce that I have been selected as a 2026 @aaas.org Mass Media Fellow @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social ! I’ll be spending my summer in DC, writing for @sciencenews.bsky.social ! I am so honored to be part of this exceptional cohort!

🎉 Welcome to the 2026 class of @aaas.org #MassMediaFellows! These 15 scientists will be sharpening their #SciComm skills with news outlets across the country this summer. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have! Learn more about 2026 class here: www.aaas.org/news/aaas-ma...

Please reshare! Two more #scicomm resources: "The beginner's guide to a career in science writing, 2.0," and a guide to applying to the AAAS Mass Media Fellowship. 🔗👇 Five years ago today (pictured), I found out that I got the AAAS MMF, which changed the course of my life.

Finally back from the #AAASmtg, and I had such a wonderful and energizing time meeting other scientists and science advocates across so many disciplines. I also had a great time talking about @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social with @michalruprecht.com @peterha2l.bsky.social @livmonahan.bsky.social

Yesterday at #AAASmtg, @maxlevy.bsky.social (MMF '20) accepted his award at the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards Ceremony. He won for his piece in Quanta Magazine on electrostatic ecology. "I feel honestly as if I have the best job in the world," he said. Congrats Max!

So excited to share a story I wrote for @snexplores.bsky.social on how some animals make themselves (almost) invisible - and why humans can't do the same! My last piece written as a @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social, and probably the one I had the most fun working on. www.snexplores.org/article/how-...

🌵 Join us on February 14 at @aaas.org Annual Meeting to hear from our fellows! @michalruprecht.com, @smallthoughts.bsky.social and @peterha2l.bsky.social will be sharing their experiences as #MassMediaFellows, bringing their scientific expertise to newsrooms across the country.

We’ll be in Phoenix February 12-14 for the 2026 @aaas.org Annual Meeting! 🌵✨ Be part of the movement to protect, uplift and renew the scientific enterprise at a defining moment in history. If you’ll be there, let’s connect in person! meetings.aaas.org/attend-phx/r...

Happy to share the final and longest piece I worked on during my @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social fellowship last summer. And a big thanks to everyone at @insideclimatenews.org for helping with the reporting and editing process for this story (as well my sources).1/x insideclimatenews.org/news/0401202...

🚨 One more day until the MMF 2026 application closes! Have you pressed submit? Last chance to apply to be a part of the 51st cohort of #MassMediaFellows is January 1st, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. ET. 🔗 bit.ly/3KugH6D

🎉 The #MassMediaFellowship 2026 application closes in 2 days! Apply now for a chance to use your scientific background to write stories for the general public in newsrooms across the country. #SciComm 🔗 bit.ly/3KugH6D

📣 Final call for applications to MMF 2026! Stuck on a section? Check out our collection of application tips here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...

🎙️ The final Fellow Feature - featuring Bianca! This summer, Bianca made her mark at @wunc.org supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation. You can read all about it here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

🔬 Amber's summer was spent shaping stories at @newsobserver.com supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation. Read all about it here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

🧑‍🔬 @sofiavritzer.bsky.social’s summer was packed with fascinating stories at @sciencenews.bsky.social thanks to the support of the Heising-Simons Foundation. Take a look at the stories here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

⛈️ Spotlight on Andrew! @refriedectoderm.bsky.social spent the summer at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel diving deep into stories thanks to @aaas.org. See his work unfold here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

✍️ This summer, Shraddha dove deep into groundbreaking stories at @theconversation.com with the support of @aaas.org. Don’t miss her latest piece: aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

🌲 @alexmusicwrites.bsky.social spent the summer at the @idahostatesman.com uncovering stories that matter most, thanks to @agu.org. Check it out here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

So excited to share a comic I wrote out on @snexplores.bsky.social! Flamingos make underwater whirlpools with their heads and feet to catch shrimp 🦩🌀 Written during my @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social this summer: www.snexplores.org/article/flam.... Beautiful illustrations by the amazing JoAnna Wendel!

"As mathematicians we often feel the public has little interest in what we do, but… At Scientific American I heard over and over that math is one of the most popular topics they cover—the readers simply can’t get enough," says Emma Hasson, 2025 Mass Media Fellow in January Notices.

From day one, @smallthoughts.bsky.social has been shaping stories with @insideclimatenews.org, supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation. His summer of storytelling is one you can't miss: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

Truly life changing experience that I highly recommend to those who are interested in science communication!

Interested in #scicomm and finishing your #phd? It's time! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to apply for the @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social #massmedia fellowship. This is how I got my start with an internship at the @latimes.com - deadline is Jan 1! massmedia.secure-platform.com/a/organizati...

🧩 Emma spent the summer @sciam.bsky.social thanks to the support from @amermathsoc.bsky.social. Try the math puzzles and read all about it here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

🦕 Spotlight on Meagan! Hosted by @newscientist.com and sponsored by @acs.org, Meagan spent the summer diving deep into impactful stories. Check them out: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

🌟 Fellow feature Friday! Sam’s summer at @stltoday.com, backed by the Heising-Simons Foundation, led to some powerful reporting. Read her pieces here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

Congratulations @maxlevy.bsky.social for winning the Gold award in the Magazine category of the International @aaas.org Kavli Science Journalism Awards! 🎉 Max was a #MassMediaFellow at @wired.com in 2020, sponsored by the @apsphysics.bsky.social. Check out the award winning piece: bit.ly/3Y9qrGW

🩺 Calling all med students! @michalruprecht.com used his medical background to write stories at @npr.org sponsored by @aamc.org. Read his work here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

🍃 Risa spent the summer reporting on local news @cascadiadaily.com sponsored by the Ralph W.F. Hardy Endowment. You'll want to read it: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

🏝️ ¡Hola Puerto Rico! Olivia spent the summer in Puerto Rico reporting in Spanish on local news at @elnuevodia.bsky.social (supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation). Interested in communicating science in Spanish? Check out what she wrote here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...

✨ Fellow feature time! @amberonradio.bsky.social's summer at @smithsonianmag.bsky.social supported by @aspbofficial.bsky.social resulted in some incredible work. Read them all here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

💻 Spotlight on Peter! @peterha2l.bsky.social spent the summer digging into stories @technologyreview.com, supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation. Don’t miss his work: www.aaas.org/programs/mas... #MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

☀️This summer, Niamh completed her fellowship at @latimes.com, proudly sponsored by @amstatnews.bsky.social. Explore her story highlights here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...

🎉It’s time for Fellow Features! Marissa spent her summer at @statnews.com and was sponsored by @aamc.org. Check out her stories here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...

Early career scientists — this event is for you! Join us on Nov 19, 1 p.m. ET for “Communicating Up and Beyond: Advocating for Your Research.” Learn to: Speak up and self-advocate Sharpen your elevator pitch Reach broader audiences AAAS members only — register now: bit.ly/47NPdST

Introducing Fellow Features! We will be showcasing each of our fellows from the Class of 2025. Stay tuned!

For over 50 years, @aaas.org places students and post docs studying science, engineering, mathematics and medicine in newsrooms across the country as #MassMediaFellows. Check out this video to learn more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeYv... #SciComm #Fellowship

We love seeing our alums thrive! 🎉

🎉 Congrats to Alex Music (@alexmusicwrites.bsky.social), AGU’s 2025 @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social Fellow! Alex spent the summer with the Idaho Statesman reporting Earth & space science stories and helping connect science to the public. Apply to be a 2026 Fellow 👉 buff.ly/r8c6ybG

Another great dispatch here from @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social fellow @amberonradio.bsky.social, on how native species can help Altadena recover after the fires. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

I was part of the 2021 cohort! Although it as totally a remote experience at the time, I learned so much and made some really great friends in the program! If you have any inkling that you'd like to try science writing, definitely apply to this!!!

The 2026 AAAS Mass Media Fellowship application is open! This program was one of the best experiences of my PhD, highly recommend it for anyone interested in #SciComm /Journalism. Happy to answer questions about the app or @technologyreview.com. @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social @aaas.org aaas.org/mmf

¿Es un científico o ingeniero interesado en periodismo! También puede completar este programa en español. Escribe y reporta ciencia en español durante diez semanas durante este verano. ¡Aplica ahora! bit.ly/3KugH6D #CienciaEnEspañol #SciComm

Are you ready to try something new and work in #SciComm? Apply now to be a part of the next cohort of @AAAS #MassMediaFellows! Spend the summer using your STEMM background as a journalist writing the news and join an alumni group of almost 900. 🔗 bit.ly/3KugH6D

What are the environmental impacts of data centers? @amberonradio.bsky.social answers that question as A.I. increases the demand for more and more of them. @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

Science journalism fans: I made a starter pack of @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social fellows from 2015 to 2025. I did this by hand, so if you notice someone missing or mistakenly added, please shoot me a DM or comment. I'll keep it updated as new fellows are announced! 🧪 #scicomm #journalism

Can scrolling on your mobile phone really cause "brain rot"? @amberonradio.bsky.social digs into the science in this in-depth feature. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu... @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social

And that's a wrap on the 2025 #MassMediaFellows and #MMF50th! 🎉 The last 10 weeks have flown by and the fellows will soon be taking flight after spending two days back in DC with panels and presentations on what could be next for them with their newly gained #SciComm skills!

In my latest feature for @smithsonianmag.bsky.social, I spoke to archaeologists on a new study that suggests that people in Southeast Asia have been chewing the psychoactive betel nut for thousands of years. @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

Scientists at MIT have created a prothesis that is directly integrated with muscle and bone. @amberonradio.bsky.social reports on the innovation. @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...