The Rita Allen Fellowship for Science Communication will provide a year’s support for one fellow to study the field of science media, experiment with successful media formats and work to expand science literacy in the general public.
A Science Philanthropy Alliance survey shows U.S. research institutions received >$2.3B in private funds for basic science in 2016.
A new guide from the Aspen Institute (RAF grant partner) outlines actions for advancing scientific and civic literacy.
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.
In Scientific American, Paul Hanle of Climate Central comments on the National Academies’ research agenda for science communication…
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…
Awake, listening for the future I love talking to scientists, social entrepreneurs, fellow philanthropists—anyone wrestling with the intersection of big ideas and reality.
The National Academies gathered experts to examine science communication in an age of skepticism…
Business leaders have publicly stated that federal funding for basic scientific research is an investment in America’s future…
Foundation provides major funding for more than 300 science media stakeholders to explore new ways of communicating science September 20-22 in Boston…