Metcalf Institute

Join us in welcoming Dr. Allie Igwe to the 2025 SciComm Identities Project Fellows! Dr. Igwe, an Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech, studies how microbes adapt to soil environments to promote plant growth under stress conditions. She’s passionate about mentoring and creating inclusive spaces for students.

In case you're in the mood for a gorgeous ray of sunshine, check out this story from longtime Metcalf supporter Meera Subramanian.

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 SciComm Identities Project Fellowship cohort! Meet them here: https://ow.ly/8Zio50Ua9nf

Today is the final day to submit your application for the Climate and Environment Science Fellowship for Local Journalism! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for local newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts to enhance your climate reporting. Join us for: Expert-led workshops A $1000 stipend Three months of personalized coaching Strengthen your newsroom’s impact and serve your community with accurate climate coverage! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/ekF2ZvZY

The climate conversation has never been so important - and we want to help you keep your audience in the loop on how it affects local and global issues. Want to work with us to strategize on new methods, learn new science translation skills, and make systemic change in your newsroom? Metcalf has launched the Climate and Environment Science to train and coach local newsrooms - and applications are open for our Southern New England cohort, with more to come. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e-YBSEXG

Interested in hosting an inclusive scicomm training workshop at your workplace, organization or program? Get in touch! We put together customized programming to suit all sorts of needs for audiences large and small. Fill out the form here: https://lnkd.in/et5GsBqp

Attention newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts! We are thrilled to announce the Climate and Environment Science Fellowship for Local Journalism—a groundbreaking new fellowship aimed at enhancing your coverage of climate and environmental issues. What’s in it for you? -Interactive Training: Workshops with top experts to translate complex science into compelling stories. -$1000 Stipend: Support for a dedicated fellow in your newsroom. -Coaching: Three months of tailored guidance from Metcalf Institute's seasoned journalists. This fellowship is designed specifically for local newsrooms, ensuring that the entire team benefits from valuable training and resources. Ready to strengthen your newsroom’s impact on community climate reporting? Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/e-YBSEXG

Maybe you've heard about the power of Metcalf science communication trainings from colleagues or friends - now's your chance to help us bring this transformative impact to local reporting. Help us spread the word about the new Climate and Environment Science Fellowship for Local Journalism by sharing the application with Southern New England journalists and newsrooms from CT, MA and RI! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e-YBSEXG

Environmented minded folks in RI: tomorrow, 2022 MacArthur Fellow Jenna Jambeck is discussing her intervention framework to reduce plastic ending up in our environment while sharing stories of integrating technology and citizen science, science communication, and community-level efforts to address plastic pollution around the globe. Free and open to all! More info below.

Local newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts—apply now for the Climate and Environmental Science Fellowship for Local Journalism! This initiative offers expert-led workshops, a $1000 stipend, and three months of coaching to enhance your climate coverage. ??? Deadline: November 18, 2024! Don't miss out on this chance to strengthen your impact! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-YBSEXG