Without indirect costs from agencies like the NIH, potentially life-saving research would become slower and less ambitious. Here is an incredible explainer about "indirects" from @uwmadison.bsky.social science writer @will-cushman.bsky.social and art director Danielle Lamberson Philipp. 🧪

I just learned that the entire press team at the FDA was fired last week. The *entire* press team. It's difficult to grasp how bizarre this is. To wrap my brain around the idea, I made a list of things the FDA is responsible for, and that reporters now have no one at the agency to ask about... 🧪🛟

ICYMI, @uwmadison.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Some great @uwgeologymuseum.bsky.social news here (from late last year).

Diving into a meta-analysis this week and found this great explainer on different kinds of scientific studies by @kellyperil.bsky.social on @theopennotebook.bsky.social: www.theopennotebook.com/2022/11/01/o...

Are you a science writer at a university, federal agency or other institution? The @sciencewriters.org PIO Committee wants to hear from you by Jan. 22! Take this survey to share what kind of programming you may be interested in in 2025, and share how you'd like to get involved. 🧪

This is a crisis. We need independent media for a functioning democracy.

One of my favorite places with one of my favorite people, talking about one of my favorite things!!

When Astronomy Magazine lists your book as a “New Astronomy Product to Be Thankful For” 🥹 #scicomm

Heads up, #sciwri24!

Safe travels, y’all!!! We hope that #SciWri24 left you each with new ideas, new paths, and new networks of support. Thank you for joining us this weekend. See you at #SciWri25 in Pittsburgh next year! 🍂🎙️🧪📝 💚💙🦨 Donate to BPR: go.ncsu.edu/donate-bpr Donate to NCDRF: go.ncsu.edu/donate-n...

This will be a great, don’t-miss event! You don’t have to be pre-registered to attend.

Welcome, y'all, to our ScienceWriters2024 national conference! Wishing everyone a safe, joyous, and productive weekend of learning and networking here at #SciWri24 in Raleigh. Event Code of Conduct: https://nasw.org/code Guide: sciencewriters2024.o... Whova App: whova.com/faq/why-sh...#SciWri24 💚🧪📝🦨

Anyone else excited to get a SCONC skunk in their bag!? #SciWri24

Headed to RDU today for #SciWri24. Who will I see there!?

It's that most wonderful time of year for science journalists, comms officers, writers, editors, authors, and other communicators: our national conference begins Friday! Follow #SciWri24 on Bluesky + LinkedIn for chatter. (Extra thanks to @sconc.bsky.social friends for their warm welcome!!) 🧡🧪

I am honored to serve another two years as part of an organization that has meant a lot to me over the years (more than a decade now -- when did I get old!?)! And so very grateful to serve alongside so many great people.

Join us here!

It’s true and I really still can’t believe it! My friend Jim and I have a book and it’s officially out in the world today! The book has been a wonderful and daunting journey these past few years and I’m blown away by all of it.

There is nothing like totality. Today, from Indianapolis.

Organizing a ScienceWriters conference session changed my relationship with NASW—going from a casual member to becoming a more thoughtful, engaged part of our professional community. For colleagues interested in growing your experience and reach, rally a team and pitch your #SciWri24 idea today!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Ten students receive NASW travel funding to explore science writing careers at this week's 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting—up to $1,000 each to help offset their costs of attend the meeting, plus mentor matching and science news reporting practice: www.nasw.org/article/nasw...

And the Grammy for the Best Telescope of the Last 30 Years goes to: the Hubble Space Telescope! No one can beat Hubble's greatest hits—featuring some of the telescope's most iconic images. #TaylorSwift #Grammys

I just received a one sentence email that includes the phrases "keep us in the loop" and "circle back in as needed" and this is how you know I work in academia.

Who says 13 isn’t a lucky number. Congrats, Siri, and congrats, TON! And Happy New Year, all!

Sitting here minding my business, suddenly thought, why not contribute to a matching fund for @Open_Notebook so anyone knowing the urgency of well-trained science writers can help support them + double their money? Then I did it. Would you sweetly consider donating? theopennotebook.com/donate

I’m a tolerant person. But I cannot abide words that are inappropriately capitalized in sentences.

Awful news today. More layoffs affecting great people, great journalists. My heart goes out to all, not just at Wired, but to everyone affected by layoffs this year.

Not me -- someone who was once very overwhelmed by the thought of deciding what to cover in the vast universe of science, and where to pitch given all the great science journalism outlets -- feeling very grateful this course exists for other science writers facing the same.

The Open Notebook is such a magnificent resource for the science writing community in the U.S. and increasingly around the world. I find myself referencing TON articles so often that I get a little embarrassed. But hey, if you're good, you're good, and TON is good. #GivingTuesday

All I ask is for "&" to stop being used as an official part of place names.

The incredible @elisetm16.bsky.social, with talented colleagues, just completed a stunning immersive story project about Yellowstone: the resilience and transformation of the national park, climate change, and the steps we should take now to sustain what we love. news.wisc.edu/tomorrows-ye...

That thing when someone sees something you posted on social media before work and texts you during the work day to debate you about it. Nope. Remember: Just because you can do something it doesn't mean you should.

Looks like I'm on trend.

This is *also* a really valuable thread for anyone editing science stories (or really any stories). I always try to respect what a writer is trying to do while ensuring the work remains in service to the reader. You don't have to be an expert on the subject matter, just someone trying to understand.

📊 Join us @theopennotebook.bsky.social for a workshop led by @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social on data analysis & visualization tools for science writers. When: 10/31 from 3:30-5 ET Fee: $125 (steeply discounted tickets available at checkout) A recording will be available for registered attendees.

Tonight 10/18! @bengoldfarb.bsky.social is joining one of my favorite wildlife researchers for a conversation about beavers, roads and the many ways humans and wildlife work and sometimes struggle to coexist. Join us in person in Madison or online at 5 pm CT. Details: news.wisc.edu/author-ben-g...

Can't wait to welcome @bengoldfarb.bsky.social to Madison next week! More info on his public talk here. news.wisc.edu/author-ben-g...

Karen Strier has spent four decades of her life dedicated to studying a peaceful primate in the forests of Brazil. news.wisc.edu/conservation...

It's still important to think about the risk of death as pretty much immutable.

Hi! @theopennotebook.bsky.social’s new Science Writers Database, launched 3 days ago, now has 850+ entries from 63 countries, speaking 53 languages. Join today & find your community there! It’s free, and it only takes about 5 minutes. #scicomm #journalism #sciwri23 www.theopennotebook.com/writers/

I love the idea of a “kudos folder” to store away compliments for here you need a pick-me-up. Attending #SciWri23 has been fodder for my kudos folder—I’ve received several compliments on my sessions or freelancer chats or other help…it means A LOT!

In Boulder. Relishing these mountain views.

#SciWri23 is underway virtually and convenes in person next week. Just curious, are we here, or on the former bird app?

Gotta say, @bengoldfarb.bsky.social 's book about beavers Eager is one of the most fascinating books I've read in the last few years and I recommend to and buy it for people all the time, so I will definitely be checking this out.

The hidden benefits to living in Madison, WI: Sitting outdoors at a bookstore/coffeeshop/bar overhearing geologists talk about how they display their rock collections at home (and quietly taking notes for your own rock collection ...).

This will live in my head rent-free forever.