Webinar: Elevating the Public’s Understanding of Science Through Popular Culture
March 28 discussion will explore ways for funders to advance public engagement with science and evidence…
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Applications Open for Fast Forward’s 2018 Accelerator
Fast Forward (RAF grant partner) invites tech nonprofits to apply by 4/10 for its summer 2018 Accelerator program.
New Jersey Association for Women in Science Features Q&A with Rita Allen Foundation President Elizabeth Good Christopherson
NJ Association for Women in Science highlights Elizabeth Christopherson’s perspectives on mentoring and leadership…
Sebastian Klinge Captures New View of Cell’s Protein-Making Machinery
A new study by Sebastian Klinge (2014 RAF Scholar) elucidates the assembly of the ribosome, the protein-making machine of the cell.
Civic Science
A collection of resources on science and civic life, featuring a new perspective piece in the Stanford Social Innovation Review on opportunities for philanthropy…
Applications Open for Online News Association’s 2018 Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education
ONA Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education will support collaborative local news experiments; applications due 5/3.
Science Philanthropy Alliance Announces New Board Members
Rita Allen and Heising-Simons Foundations join board of Science Philanthropy Alliance…
Resource: Perceptions of Science in America
View our Resources page for a selection of science communication tools, including a new report on Americans’ attitudes toward science.
Case Study Examines Collaborative Journalism Project on Border Security
Center for Cooperative Media’s new case study looks at USA Today Network’s collaborative journalism project on border security…
COMPASS Launches Scientist Sentinels Program
COMPASS to host Scientist Sentinels: Civic Engagement and Leadership Program; applications due 2/20…