The fourth cohort of the Civic Science Fellows program launches in September, and the 2026–28 host partners are now accepting applications for this new contingent of civic science leaders. In collaboration with their host organizations, the Fellows will carry out pioneering work to co-create pilots, partnerships, knowledge, models, and new…

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…