Aspen Institute Releases Science & Civics Report
A new guide from the Aspen Institute (RAF grant partner) outlines actions for advancing scientific and civic literacy.
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Nautilus: Stories of Curiosity, Luck and the Power of Science
Revolutionary changes in technology and human health have stemmed from the curiosity of scientists studying such organisms as corals, jellyfish and bacteria. The benefits of these discoveries have taken decades to come to fruition, as chronicled in a series of articles in “Luck,” the January issue of Nautilus magazine.
Climate Central President Comments on Science Communication for Scientific American
In Scientific American, Paul Hanle of Climate Central comments on the National Academies’ research agenda for science communication…
A Few Reflections on the Challenges of Engaging Across Divisions
As the calendar year closes, we’ve reached out to several leaders in journalism, academia, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship to listen more deeply to what’s on their minds as they foster civic engagement in the current environment. We’ve heard several themes resonate: The importance of listening broadly and responding effectively to…
Business Leaders Agree: U.S. Funding of Basic Research Advances Prosperity, Security, Well-Being
Business leaders have publicly stated that federal funding for basic scientific research is an investment in America’s future…
Science & Civics
RELATED STORY: A Few Reflections on the Challenges of Engaging Across Divisions The Aspen Institute’s Citizenship and American Identity Program focuses on the challenge of sustaining strong citizenship in America and coherent national identity in an age of demographic flux and severe inequality. One of its…
SMASH16 to Explore the Wonders of Science and Media
Foundation provides major funding for more than 300 science media stakeholders to explore new ways of communicating science September 20-22 in Boston…
NOAA, Climate Central, Partners Conduct Rapid Assessment of Devastating August Rains
NOAA, Climate Central (RAF grant recipient) lead ‘rapid-response’ study that points to climate change as increasing chance of torrential rains…
Finding the Questions that Matter
How Public Lab is evaluating its pioneering model of community science…