The Rita Allen Foundation and the Center for Cooperative Media are pleased to announce recipients of the Cross-field Collaboration Civic Science Journalism pilot initiative to seed and support new civic science journalism efforts and relationships. This new initiative stems from pioneering work that the Foundation and partners have been leading to create a culture of…
During a recent episode of “The Pain Beat”—a monthly podcast hosted by the Pain Research Forum that provides a space for pain investigators to discuss important ideas in their field—a group of pain researchers, science communicators, and civic science advocates, including Rita Allen Foundation’s President and…
With 12 funding partners and 23 host partners, the second cohort of the Civic Science Fellows program will explore civic science opportunities that promote social progress. As society faces rapidly developing challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, global climate change, and the impact of technology on democracy, the need for…
Three efforts have been selected by the National Academy of Sciences to foster collaboration in science communication and engagement.
A conversation with WGBH’s John Bredar and Adnaan Wasey about the power of storytelling, reaching new audiences, and the creation of the Civic Science Fellows program Over the past few months, we have been deeply engaged with partners in designing a new effort to build capacity for meaningful connections…
A conversation with Fast Forward’s Shannon Farley about the promise of nonprofits in a changing tech sector…
Pulitzer Prize awarded to The Arizona Republic and USA Today Network for “The Wall,” supported in part by RAF and Democracy Fund…
Center for Media Engagement study on women journalists and online harassment points to need for action by news organizations…
A new initiative seeks to bring many minds to a complex problem.
Funders are invited to explore best practices and new ideas at a May 10 gathering in Philadelphia.