Civic Science Media Lab

Abby C. King on leveraging local wisdom and science to create a thriving environment: “Our communities are the most valuable renewable resources for a healthy planet.” “We were able to get a tiny seed grant, about $3,000, to run the first Our Voice project.” - Dr. Abby C. King

Abby C. King from Stanford on leveraging local wisdom and science to create a thriving environment: “Our communities are the most valuable renewable resources for a healthy planet.” civicsciencemedia.org/our-communit...

Introducing Science Engaged, a new audio program on the CSM network hosted by Dr. Kristel Tjandra YouTube video by CivicSciMedia Network

Hosted by Dr. Kristel Tjandra, Science Engaged is a new audio program from our lab focusing explicitly on participatory science to understand the who, what, where when & everything in between. Supported by Schmidt Sciences & UC Santa Cruz SciComm Catalyst Grant. youtube.com/shorts/2miAk...

Observing the civic nature of science in monochrome: a photo essay The images in this small collection represent some of that work, which I have come to describe as civic science photojournalism as a way to tell stories about civic science solutions at the many inter...

Learn more about our black and white civic science photojournalism here: civicsciencemedia.org/observing-th...

Moderator Kristan Uhlenbrock (left) and Dan Reicher listen on as Brinda Adhikari, Host of ‘Why Should I Trust You’ answers a question at @sciencecenters.bsky.social annual meeting during the Alan J. Friedman Science Center Dialogues Breakfast. Photo by Fanuel Muindi.

Dr. Dominique Brossard explains why customization is the key for UW Madison's #scicomm Phd program. Here is a snippet. The full conversation is available here: youtu.be/6prNkkal0aw

Dear Colleagues: Help us understand the national impacts of federal science funding cuts on early career researchers in academic laboratories Updated on May 28, 2025 Dear Colleagues, American science is under attack. If we don’t act, we run the risk of losing an entire generation of STEM talent. One way […]

The Bankston group led by Adriana Bankston shared this ‘Dear Colleague Letter’ where they articulate their project to understand the national impacts of federal science funding cuts on early career researchers in academic laboratories. civicsciencemedia.org/dear-colleag...

NY Sun Works Executive Director Manuela Zamora explains what being a 'farmer scientist' means YouTube video by CivicSciTV Network

In this episode of CivicSciTV's "Local Perspectives," host Diya Dwarakanath interviews Manuela Zamora, executive director of NY Sun Works, a non-profit organization introducing hydroponic labs in classrooms serving over 140,000 students. youtube.com/shorts/yL8Bq...

Dear Colleagues: Help us understand the national impacts of federal science funding cuts on early career researchers in academic laboratories Updated on May 28, 2025 Dear Colleagues, American science is under attack. If we don’t act, we run the risk of losing an entire generation of STEM talent. One way […]

The Bankston group led by Adriana Bankston shared this ‘Dear Colleague Letter’ where they articulate their project to understand the national impacts of federal science funding cuts on early career researchers in academic laboratories. civicsciencemedia.org/dear-colleag...

Matt Wilkins: Our mission and approach with Galactic Polymath YouTube video by CivicSciTV Network

Matt Wilkins shares his organization’s (Galactic Polymath) mission and approach for our #civicscience2minchallenge youtube.com/shorts/lfktU...

'We are focused on a message of hope': Inside ESAL with Executive Director Taylor Spicer YouTube video by CivicSciTV Network

On this episode of Questions of the Day on CivicSciTV (recorded on the sidelines of the 2025 Science Talk conference in Raleigh, North Carolina), Fanuel Muindi interviews Taylor Spicer, the newly appointed Executive Director of Engineers and Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL). youtu.be/lkDikhmDTSo?...

Some of the key takeaways from the 2024 Communicating Discovery Science Symposium in South Africa In November 2024, civic scientists gathered in Stellenbosch, South Africa to explore the differences and overlaps between communicating discovery science and other types of science at the Communicatin...

In November 2024, civic scientists gathered in Stellenbosch, South Africa to explore the differences and overlaps between communicating discovery science and other types of science at the Communicating Discovery Science symposium. civicsciencemedia.org/some-of-the-...

Decoding Kate the Chemist's role as professor for the public understanding of science at Notre Dame YouTube video by CivicSciTV Network

🔬✨ Exciting news from our very own Notre Dame College of Science! Dr. Kate Biberdorf, fondly known as Kate the Chemist, is making waves in her role as our professor for the public understanding of science. 🌟

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc8v...

How Jennifer Frazer got a Sloan grant to write "The Slime Mold's Guide to World Domination" YouTube video by CivicSciTV Network

On CivicSciTV: How award-winning science journalist, Jennifer Frazer, got a Sloan Foundation grant to write "The Slime Mold's Guide to World Domination" youtu.be/vD63C8thKys

In this week's briefing, CivicSciTV Newsroom host Jake Krauss highlights the latest opportunities to engage in civic science for environmental sustainability.

Watch all the weekly briefings here: lnkd.in/ePr4vRkC

Miguel Vissers No.2 - Citizens & conspiratorial anti-science beliefs: Opposition versus support YouTube video by CivicSciTV Network

Miguel Vissers breaks down the peer-reviewed paper titled "Citizens and conspiratorial anti-science beliefs: Opposition versus support in 38 countries across Europe" published in the journal Public Understanding of Science.
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Scenes from the AAAS meeting in Boston as we engage #scicommers (Days 1 & 2). Full interviews will begin airing next week. #aaasmtg