This is an ever-expanding page with resources for those interested in becoming science communicators or looking for resources about equity and diversity in science. There is also a list of blogs and websites about science and scientific art, which you are encouraged to support. If you would like a resource added to this page, you may contact Sarah.
Resources for science writers and communicators
- National Association of Science Writers – professional organization for writers, communicators, and students
- The Open Notebook – resources for science writers and journalists, database of pitches
- Council for the Advancement of Science Writing – helpful information about careers in science writing
- This AAAS article on starting a career in science writing
- Graduate programs in science writing and communication
- How Do I Become a Science Writer? – Medium blog post in The Startup
Organizations supporting diversity in STEM
- 500 Women Scientists – celebrates women in science
- 500 Queer Scientists – celebrates LGBTQ+ scientists
- Unique Scientists – highlighting diverse scientists
- Girls Who Code – organization teaching girls computer science skills
- The Rocket Dream – inspiring kids to pursue aerospace engineering
- SexEdSchool – new web series for kids on sexual health, LGBTQ+ friendly
- AstroComms – consulting and communications company
- The IAGD – International Association for Geoscience Diversity
- Earth Science Women’s Network – connecting women in earth science
- Pride in Polar Research – queer scientists in polar research
- GeoLatinas – Latinas in earth and planetary sciences
- I Am SciComm – account with weekly science communicator hosts
- WISE Campaign – UK based campaign for gender balance in STEM
- Math Alliance – mentors students from underrepresented communities
- I Am STEM Project – empowering women of color in STEM
- Girls Exploring Physics – encouraging young girls in physics
- Trans in STEM – Twitter account for and about trans scientists
- If/Then She Can – empowering next generation of women in STEM
- Visibility STEM Africa – increase visibility of Africans in STEM
- Society of Women Engineers – advocating for women in engineering
- STEMettes – free and fun STEM experiences for girls
- ResearcHers Code – supports cis and trans women and nonbinary people in tech
- QueersInSTEM – Twitter and org based at UCLA
- SACNAS – advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
- International Alliance for Ability in Science – improve accessibility in STEM
- Immigrant & International Women in Science – promotes inclusion in Canada
Science artists:
- Two Photon Art
- Art Bio Collaborative
- Gaius J Augustus – Multimedia Science Communication
- I Am SciArt
- Astrologica
Science blogs
- Joyful Microbe Blog – wonderful resource about microbiology in everyday life
- Rocket Women – celebrating women in rocket science
- Well-read Naturalist – book reviews of nature writing
- Science Borealis – collection of Canadian science writing
- Nature’s Poisons – written by a toxicologist
- We Rep STEM – new blog celebrating diversity in STEM
