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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · 5d

Happy OctoBEER!🍻 Gather with your fellow #scicomm professionals & students to celebrate on Tuesday, October 14, at Oak Park Brewing during our monthly networking social. Próst!
#KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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CapSciComm Networking Social, October 14: Happy OctoBEER!

Our series of monthly in-person meetups for science communication professionals and students in the Capital Region is back in Sacramento to celebrate a Happy Ocotobeer together! Drop by Oak Park Br…

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · 15d

🍻See you all at Super Owl Brewing in Davis tomorrow for our monthly mixer connecting science communication professionals & students in the Capital Region! Be sure to RSVP by noon to help us anticipate numbers!
#KeepScienceSpicy 🌶️
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CapSciComm Networking Social, September 24: Back to School!

September’s Networking Social returns to Davis on the first day of fall quarter instruction at UCD. Gather with fellow science communication professionals and students on the patio and Super …

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · 19d

📣Join us as our monthly meetup series for science communication professionals & students in the Capital Region moves back to Davis in September at our 'Back to School!' networking social. #KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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CapSciComm Networking Social, September 24: Back to School!

September’s Networking Social returns to Davis on the first day of fall quarter instruction at UCD. Gather with fellow science communication professionals and students on the patio and Super …

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · 29d

Don't miss Sacramento Science on Tap at New Helvetia Brewing Co. tonight! 🍻 The first event of the new series welcomes as its inaugural speaker none other than Jared Shaw, host of the long-running Davis Science Cafe.
#KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

Sacramento Science on Tap: Chemical Tinker Toys — California Groundbreakers

Have the most fun evening of your week — learn about science in laypeople's terms by our local experts. ENLIGHTENMENT is partnering with Capital Science Communicators to host Sacramento Scienc...

www.californiagroundbreakers.org

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Aug 18

🍻See you all at Kupros tomorrow for a mixer with our friends from the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS).🔬 Be sure to RSVP by noon to help us anticipate numbers!
#KeepScienceSpicy🌶️
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CapSciComm Networking Social, August 19: California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS)

Civil service is always front and center in the Capital Region and that includes thousands of state scientific workers who protect public health, the environment, and California’s natural resources…

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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · Aug 14

Excited about our #SciWri25 national conference, but need a little financial aid to make the trip or to participate in the virtual portion? We have Community Support Grants available for you. NASW membership not required to apply

Learn more: sciencewriters2025.o...

Deadline to apply: Aug 28

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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · Aug 14

The #SciWri25 program is live! Together with the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing we're proud to debut the new conference website and a program that's full of events for science writers, by science writers. Grants available!

Visit sciencewriters2025.org
Registration opens Sept 4

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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · Aug 14

FUNDING ALERT: NASW is offering travel grants for Indigenous journalists and communicators to attend the #SciWri25 conference in Chicago Nov 7-9—up to $2,000 to help cover costs and expenses. Complimentary membership included.

Spread the word: sciencewriters2025.o...
Deadline to apply: Sept 3

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Aug 13

#ICYMI The next chance to gather with your fellow #scicomm professionals & students is next week at our mixer with friends from the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS).🔬 See you at Kupros! #KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Aug 8

📣Join us as our monthly meetup series for science communication professionals & students in the Capital Region moves back to Sac in August with a mixer co-hosted by our friends at the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS).🔬 #KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Aug 8

📣Join us as our monthly meetup series for science communication professionals & students in the Capital Region moves back to Sac in August with a mixer co-hosted by our friends at the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS).🔬 #KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jul 28

See you all and your furriends 🐕 in Davis Monday at our 'Dog Days of Summer' networking social! Be sure to RSVP to help us anticipate numbers.
#KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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CapSciComm Networking Social, July 28: Dog Days in Davis

July’s Networking Social returns to Davis for a ‘Dog Days of Summer’ meetup! Gather with fellow science communication professionals and students on the patio and Tres Hermanas for…

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jul 25

Our 'Dog Days of Summer'🐕 meetup is next Monday but if you need even more mammals in your summer, join us for a family-friendly gathering to witness a natural wonder of the Sacramento region - the “flyout” of bats from the Yolo Causeway on August 24!🦇
#KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jul 23

#ICYMI The next chance to gather with your fellow #scicomm professionals & students is at our 'Dog Days of Summer' Networking Social next Monday! We'll gather on the patio at Tres Hermanas in Davis, and be sure to bring your Science Pepper pups along as well. 🐕
#KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jun 17

🍻See you today at Oak Park Brewing Co. in Sac for our June networking social! We'll be gathering outdoors under the shade structure and misters. ☀️😎
#KeepScienceSpicy🌶

Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jun 10

It's 'Summer in the City' so join us as our series of monthly in-person meetups for science communication professionals & students in the Capital Region moves back to Sacramento in June for a 'Lovin’ Spoonful' of scicomm camaraderie! ☀️😎 #KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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CapSciComm Networking Social, June 17: Summer in the City

Our series of monthly in-person meetups for science communication professionals and students in the Capital Region moves back to Sacramento in June for a Lovin’ Spoonful of scicomm camaraderi…

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jun 16

🍻See you at Oak Park Brewing in Sacramento tomorrow for some craft brews, conversation, and camaraderie with fellow science communication professionals and students! #KeepScienceSpicy🌶
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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jun 10

It's 'Summer in the City' so join us as our series of monthly in-person meetups for science communication professionals & students in the Capital Region moves back to Sacramento in June for a 'Lovin’ Spoonful' of scicomm camaraderie! ☀️😎 #KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

Details & RSVP info ▶️ wp.me/p3jYyf-1BU

CapSciComm Networking Social, June 17: Summer in the City

Our series of monthly in-person meetups for science communication professionals and students in the Capital Region moves back to Sacramento in June for a Lovin’ Spoonful of scicomm camaraderi…

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Jun 16

Wanna come save science with us?

🚨WE ARE HIRING🚨

Details below!

Colette Delawalla @cdelawalla.bsky.social · Jun 16

I am excited to share that @standupforscience.bsky.social is growing!

We are looking to hire several positions including:
- Event and volunteer coordination
- Copywriting (press releases, emails, website, blogs, some social media)
- Data analytics and research (marketing, not science 😉)

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jun 14

📣Our *only* June event is coming up on Tuesday! Join us for conversation and camaraderie with fellow science communication professionals and students at Oak Park Brewing in Sacramento.
#KeepScienceSpicy🌶

Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jun 10

It's 'Summer in the City' so join us as our series of monthly in-person meetups for science communication professionals & students in the Capital Region moves back to Sacramento in June for a 'Lovin’ Spoonful' of scicomm camaraderie! ☀️😎 #KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

Details & RSVP info ▶️ wp.me/p3jYyf-1BU

CapSciComm Networking Social, June 17: Summer in the City

Our series of monthly in-person meetups for science communication professionals and students in the Capital Region moves back to Sacramento in June for a Lovin’ Spoonful of scicomm camaraderi…

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jun 12

Packed house at tonight's Davis Science Cafe!

Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jun 11

🌈Don't miss today's Davis Science Café!

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · Jun 10

It's 'Summer in the City' so join us as our series of monthly in-person meetups for science communication professionals & students in the Capital Region moves back to Sacramento in June for a 'Lovin’ Spoonful' of scicomm camaraderie! ☀️😎 #KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

Details & RSVP info ▶️ wp.me/p3jYyf-1BU

CapSciComm Networking Social, June 17: Summer in the City

Our series of monthly in-person meetups for science communication professionals and students in the Capital Region moves back to Sacramento in June for a Lovin’ Spoonful of scicomm camaraderi…

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A Seat at the Table Books - Elk Grove's Bookstore/Cafe @seatbooks.bsky.social · Jun 5

☕ Science Cafés make science accessible for all with a TEDx vibe, free treats from CASE, and community connection.
🔍️ Tonight, Theo Claire shared about paths for salmon restoration in the Central Valley.
🎙 July 2 is Your Friendly Neighborhood Volcanoes: www.eventbrite.com/e/1390766272...

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · May 28

🍻See you today at Sudwerk Brewing Co. in Davis for our May networking social co-hosted by our UC Davis #scicomm friends from Science Says!💬
#KeepScienceSpicy🌶
Details here: wp.me/p3jYyf-1BK

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · May 27

📣Our *only* May event is coming up tomorrow! Join us for conversation and camaraderie with fellow science communication professionals and students at Sudwerk in Davis, co-hosted by our UC Davis #scicomm friends from Science Says! #KeepScienceSpicy🌶
Details here: wp.me/p3jYyf-1BK

CapSciComm Networking Social, May 28: Spring Mixer with Science Says

For May’s Networking Social, we’re teaming up with the Science Says campus scicomm group at UC Davis! CapSciComm Networking Social: Spring Mixer with Science SaysWednesday, May 28, 2025…

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Capital Science Communicators 🌶️ @capscicomm.org · May 23

Join us as our monthly meetup series for science communication professionals and students in the Capital Region moves back to Davis in May with a Spring Mixer co-hosted by our friends at Science Says! 💬 #KeepScienceSpicy🌶️

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · Apr 17

Although I've left the #Sacramento area, I'm so proud to see how the #SciComm community continues to flourish. Thrilled for this interview with my friends Nick Gray (who now leads @capscicomm.org ) and Jared Shaw @shawshankrxn.bsky.social (who founded #DavisSciCafe). #KeepScienceSpicy, everyone! 🧪🌶️

A Seat at the Table Books - Elk Grove's Bookstore/Cafe @seatbooks.bsky.social · Apr 9

We were proud to be featured on CapRadio Insight with Vicki Gonzalez in advance of our first #sciencecafe! www.capradio.org/news/insight...

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