A large hotel conference room with a man at a podium and several speakers sitting on stage. There are screens on either side of the speakers that say “2026 ESEP Science Policy Town Hall.” The room is decently full.

Join us TONIGHT (Friday, February 13) for the #AAASmtg #AAAS2026 Science Policy Shindig taking place from 8:30 to 11:30pm at Dust Cutter in the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown. You do not have to be registered for the Annual Meeting to attend, all are welcome! #scipol #scicomm #sciengage

Creator and Influencer Studies

We are pleased to announce the launch of 'Creator and Influencer Studies', a new peer-reviewed, #OpenAccess journal dedicated to the scholarly study of creators, influencers, and digital platforms. Submissions are now open: bit.ly/3M1o2fa. #SciEngage #STS

As we begin an exciting 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back at the journey of the past year.

2025 was a special year for us, shaped by many shared moments with our authors, readers, and the wider research community.

🔗 Full story of our incredible 2025: buff.ly/b7M7eNY

#Academicsky #SciEngage

Copyright and Licensing for Preprints

"If I post a preprint, do I still own my work?"

The answer is 100% YES ✅.

At Preprints.org, we prioritize author rights and ethical standards to ensure your work is disseminated properly and cited correctly.

📖 Get the facts here: buff.ly/GZIY10M

#PhDsky #histsci #SciEngage

Are Preprints Closing the Academic Equity Gap Between the Global North and South?

The academic equity gap by numbers:
Just 16% of published articles are contributed by #GlobalSouth, while 73% from #GlobalNorth.

How can we level the playing field? #Preprints are a bridge to that gap.

📌 Learn more: buff.ly/EnM6PF3

#PhDsky #Academicsky #histsci #SciEngage #OpenScience #STS #HPS

Why Preprints Benefit Research

#Preprints are changing the way we share science. An author uploads manuscripts to an preprint server. After a screening process, it is then open for reading, downloading, sharing and citation.

📌 Learn more: buff.ly/I3KadzC

#PhDsky #Academicsky #EducationalResearch #histsci #SciEngage #STS #UKHE

What are Altmetrics and How You Should Use Them

Why you should care about Altmetrics? 📊

While citation metrics measure academic utility, #Altmetrics measure the wider influence.

📌 Learn more: buff.ly/nja90aY

#PhDsky #Academicsky #EducationalResearch #histsci #SciEngage #ResearchImpact #OpenScience #STS #UKHE

Be careful what you wish for… After begging people to read our articles before they repost them I got more corrective feedback than I bargained for. It might be rough but it’s needed and important! Bruised but blessed #SciComm, #InclusiveSciComm, #SciEngage

Engaging with Communities and Advocating for Change with Juan Perez Saez | COMPASS In this interview with COMPASS’s Noor Jaber, Juan Perez Saez shares the life experiences that led him to conversation, advocacy, and environmental stewardship and offers some insights on what…

We're ending Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting COMPASS expert Juan Pérez Sáez and how his upbringing has influenced his career.

Watch our video blog to learn more: buff.ly/G970Orj

#SciComm #SciEngage #Conservation #ScienceForChange #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage

🥏 Ever wondered why golf balls have dimples? It’s not just design—it’s science. 🧪 Discover more fascinating intersections of sports and science in our #OpenAccess book 'Be a Champion'. bit.ly/42Zc4Yx #SciEngage

Picture Your Poisons: An Intimate Portrait of Cancer Treatment Abstract. The authors discuss both practice-led research through making and the role of data in making by using a dialogic autoethnographic format. Picture Your Poisons is an intimate portrait of a ca...

Read all about it in my & my glassmaking collaborator Inge Panneels's open-access paper: doi.org/10.1162/leon... #AcademicSky #Disability #SciEngage

✨ This Friday: Intro to Strategic #ScienceCommunication✨

Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination! Join us on July 11 to learn key tools & techniques & get hands-on practice.

Sign up: buff.ly/LB6mXgd #scicomm #sciengage

Insights and Practical Considerations for Communicating Basic Science Welcome to interactive presentation, created with Publuu. Enjoy the reading!

As we saw at #PCST2025 there's still an appetite to continue discussing communicating #BasicScience. We’ve shared insights over the last few months about the #SciPEP Insights Report, a great synthesis of where we are now. Looking forward to what's next! publuu.com/flip-book/68...
#SciComm #SciEngage

Cover of the journal 'SN Social Sciences' by Springer Nature. The top half is blue with the journal title and SN logo. Below are five vertical images: people walking, a Moai statue, a raised hand in a crowd, a silhouette within a profile, and people holding hands in a circle. The bottom reads 'A SPRINGER NATURE journal

'SN Social Sciences' is an inclusive multidisciplinary journal serving all areas of the social science community. Discover the latest article in the journal or submit your own research. bit.ly/4jnmZAP #SciEngage

New ASTC survey shows gaps between public support for science and understanding of how science is impacted by federal actions - Association of Science and Technology Centers New data from the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) reveal that while adults in the United States value science in their daily lives, it is unclear the extent to which they associat...

The full presentation slide deck and recording from the briefing are now available on ASTC’s website.

www.astc.org/astc-news-an...

#ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #SciencePolicy #SciEngage #SciPol

@neuromatch.bsky.social is conducting a short survey to better understand how basic scientists view public engagement, what barriers they face, and what kinds of support would make it easier and more meaningful. Share your thoughts before June 8: airtable.com/appIOiMGYFhF...
#BasicScience #SciEngage

New ASTC survey shows gaps between public support for science and understanding of how science is impacted by federal actions - Association of Science and Technology Centers New data from the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) reveal that while adults in the United States value science in their daily lives, it is unclear the extent to which they associat...

New data from ASTC reveals a disconnect: while Americans value science in their daily lives, many don't recognize the critical link between federal investments and the scientific information they rely on.

www.astc.org/astc-news-an...

#SciEngage #ScienceEngagement #SciPol #SciencePolicy

The special issue of the Journal of Science Communication titled Communicating Discovery Science is an important addition to the understanding of basic science comm. Guest editor Rick Borchelt shares some context for this #SciComm and #SciEngage scholarship: jcom.sissa.it/collections/...

A web comic depicting two scientists discussing ethical issues born from scientific discovery.

Over the last several weeks, we've shared exciting new work from our grantees in #Ethics, Science, & the Public. @thecosmicrey.bsky.social helps illustrate what we mean when we say that #SciComm #SciArt #BasicScience #SciEngage www.kavlifoundation.org/news/more-ab...

Ethics, the Public, and the Early-Career Researcher Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public at UC Berkeley and ComSciCon

Case studies highlighting researchers integrating ethical explorations with bench work? Building connections among boundary-spanning scientists, funders, and employers? Learn more about two of our new grants: www.kavlifoundation.org/news/ethics-... #BasicScience #SciComm #SciEngage #Ethics

The Ethics of Hyping Basic Science Leiden University

Talking up future applications of #BasicScience is par for the course in #SciComm. But where's the line between relevance and hype? And when is the right time to engage? Read about our new grant on ethically discussing early-stage research www.kavlifoundation.org/news/the-eth... #Ethics #SciEngage

What needs and priorities should social scientists focus on for communicating basic science? In the #SciPEP report Sara Yeo, a specialist in #SciComm and risk comms, explores that and calls for more collabs between science communicators, trainers, and scholars publuu.com/flip-book/68... #SciEngage

#SciComm #ScienceCimmunication #SciEngage #SciWrite #AcademicSky #AcademicLife #ConferenceTips #biologists100

(2 of 2) Mónica Feliú Mójer, #SciComm expert, suggests going beyond utility to connect basic science with audiences. Read more at publuu.com/flip-book/68.... #SciEngage

Interact Symposia and Panels Public Engagement Learning Spaces for the Physical Sciences.

⭐ Public Engagement news⭐ #Interact is hosting online panel discussions this year, building on last year’s Symposium. Open to all interested in public engagement in the physical sciences. Join us as we dive deeper into key themes with past speakers. www.interactsymposium.org
#SciEngage

As we announce new grantees in Ethics, Science, and the Public, Science - Society Director Brooke Smith sat down to discuss the genesis of this initiative, why it’s needed, and what she hopes people will learn from it. www.kavlifoundation.org/science-and-...
#scicomm #sciengage #basicscience

Announcing New Grants in Ethics, Science, and the Public The Kavli Foundation is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of humanity.

We are excited to announce new grants in "Ethics, Science, and the Public." These projects will explore societal and ethical considerations of basic research projects.
www.kavlifoundation.org/science-and-...
#scicomm #sciengage #basicscience #discoveryscience

See snazzy slugs in all their luminous glory — February’s best science images The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.

See snazzy slugs in all their luminous glory.
Check out the month’s sharpest science shots, selected by @nature.com’s photo team:

#SciComm #SciEngage #ScienePhoto

(2 of 3) To understand the cultural gaps and what they mean for communicating basic science, SciPEP spoke with three experts. #SciEngage

Bats on film: scientific storytelling from a recovering academic Scientific exchange is more than just research papers. Get your camera out to capture the beauty and intensity of your work, says Mariëtte van der Walt.

📸 Photos are priceless tools for public engagement, yet many researchers fail to see their value. Get your camera out to capture the beauty and intensity of your work, says Mariëtte van der Walt:

#SciComm #SciEngage