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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 15h

✨ This Friday: Introduction to Strategic Science Communication ✨

Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!

Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL

#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

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Green 2.0 @green2-0.bsky.social · 1d

We asked "What inspired or motivated you to enter environmental work, and what keeps you going?" Blixen Hoffman Baucus Climate Scholar at @climaterealityproject.org tells us how her experience growing up in a rural farming community inspired her to join the movement.

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 1d

We are usually deciding whether we agree or disagree with what we're hearing in a conversation.

But what if we stopped inserting our opinions & instead aimed to understand the values & beliefs that are reflected in what our audience is saying?

#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 2d

Strong #RiskCommunication is just as important as strong science.

We recently teamed up with @scientistsorg.bsky.social + Matt Wright of @aaas.org to support #wildfire experts in sharing critical info clearly & effectively. Read insights in our latest post: buff.ly/aMrcWtj

#RiskComm #SciComm

Effective Risk Communication: Lessons from Wildfire Science | COMPASS

As climate change intensifies weather patterns, disrupts ecosystems, and endangers human health and infrastructure, the need for effective communication that supports informed action to prevent and…

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Ecological Society of America @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social · 2d

New this week on the ESA Career Center:
* Asst Prof Analytical Chemistry @wrightstateu.bsky.social
* Experienced Environmental Scientist - Breedlove, Dennis & Associates
* Asst Prof (tenure track) Forest Ecophysiology @forestry.ubc.ca

& many more! https://www.esacareercenter.org/jobs/

Browse jobs | ESACareers Career Center

Ecology jobs. 10 jobs to view and apply for now with ESA Career Center

www.esacareercenter.org

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Green 2.0 @green2-0.bsky.social · 2d

We're bringing back up this episode of The Green 2.0 Movement with Eva Hernandez of Mosaic who talks how collaboration in building movements allows for stronger outcomes for our communities. Listen below!

greentwopointzero.org/the-green-2-...

"Graphic titled ‘The Green 2.0 Movement’ featuring headshots of two women. On the left is Eva Hernandez, Executive Director of Mosaic. On the right is Adriane Alicea, Executive Director of Green 2.0. Text below reads: ‘Climate Catalyst: Go Further Together.’ The design includes a color bar in orange, yellow, green, and teal at the bottom."

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 5d

✨ Upcoming Workshop: Introduction to Strategic Science Communication ✨

Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!

Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL

#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 6d

💚 If you’re able, please consider donating to help us keep this support free and accessible. Every gift makes a difference: buff.ly/j5vQBpM

Support Our Work | COMPASS

When you donate to COMPASS, you are helping address our most pressing social and environmental issues. Working together we can provide scientists and experts with the strategic skills, connections,…

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 6d

With the #GovernmentShutdown underway, many public servants are navigating additional uncertainty. If that’s you, we hope you’ll join us for a free, virtual workshop designed specifically for current & former members of the civil service.

🗓️ 10/8/2025
🔗 buff.ly/TvRz24T

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 7d

Breaking News: Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most revered conservationists, died at 91. Her discoveries in the 1960s about how chimpanzees behaved in the wild broke new ground and represented what was called “one of the Western world’s great scientific achievements.” nyti.ms/42kpGxt

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 8d

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we aim to both celebrate the contributions of our Hispanic colleagues & friends, & highlight the need to continue working towards an equitable conservation movement.

Read more here: buff.ly/0JX17I5

#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #HispanicHeritageMonth

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 9d

🧐 Let's go behind the scenes of how new scientific discoveries get checked over before getting into academic journals and then news stories.

It's called peer review—a checkpoint where anonymous experts scrutinize a study to:

✔️ Spot mistakes
✔️ Question assumptions
✔️ Push for revisions

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Blue Convergence Fund @blue-convergence.bsky.social · 13d

🦑 Our latest newsletter is out, featuring our new Ocean Biodiversity portfolio under the leadership of Program Director Jason Landrum and Director of Outreach & Engagement @emilyknight.bsky.social. Join us: us14.campaign-archive.com?e=__test_ema...

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North Carolina Sea Grant @ncseagrant.bsky.social · 13d

It's #NationalEstuariesWeek, and what better time than now to announce that applications for our joint fellowship with the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership are open!

Interested? Learn more: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/sea-grant-ap...

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 13d

During National Estuaries Week, we're reflecting on our blue carbon work & the role of coastal ecosystems in storing carbon.

Check out our blog with Dr. Matthew Costa @mangrovematt.bsky.social: buff.ly/8qHDj5A

#NationalEstuariesWeek #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #StrategicMessaging

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 14d

We're excited to have you join us, Sarah!

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Green 2.0 @green2-0.bsky.social · 14d

In this blog, shark scientist and environmental educator Jasmin Graham discusses her professional journey in science and how it led her to becoming an author and co-founder of misselasmo.bsky.social.

Read: greentwopointzero.org/sharks-dont-...

Graphic promoting a blog post titled “Sharks Don’t Sink: My Journey as a Rogue Shark Scientist and Author” by Jasmin Graham. Below the title is a photo of Jasmin Graham sitting on a boat, wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and visor, working with equipment from a large yellow case while out on the water.

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 14d

This free 1-hour event includes a short overview of COMPASS programs and workshops, as well as time for group activities and questions.

Join us on Oct. 1: buff.ly/09AAJJi

#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 15d

Last month, Michigan Sea Grant participated in a table-top exercise that explored how emergency responders might address a hypothetical oil spill in the Upper Peninsula.

Take a peek behind the scenes at three top takeaways (and one very cute dog): buff.ly/iHWaRP2

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 19d

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 19d

Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got something for you:

🗓️ Oct 1 – Open House

🗓️ Oct 10 – Intro to Strategic Science Communication

🗓️ Oct 24 – Outstanding One-Pagers

Sign up here: buff.ly/1o6JyGa

#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 20d

The COMPASS mCDR Communications Leaders program is made possible through the support of @climateworks.org and Carbon to Sea Initiative.

COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 20d

We’re excited to introduce the COMPASS #mCDR Communication Leaders cohort! This amazing group of experts will help drive informed, responsible conversations on marine carbon dioxide removal 🌍 . Learn more about the cohort here: buff.ly/cTAFaIa

#CarbonRemoval #ClimateLeadership #MarineScience

Introducing the COMPASS mCDR Communications Leaders Cohort | COMPASS

COMPASS is thrilled to introduce our new COMPASS mCDR Communication Leaders cohort! This group of experts spans disciplines, sectors, geographies, and career stages. From biophysical and social…

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New York Sea Grant @nyseagrant.bsky.social · 21d

Apply by 10/5 for full-time #LongIslandSound Partnership science communicator based w/ @neiwpcc.org in Lowell, MA: ow.ly/VU9q50WUCuj Looking for a skilled writer passionate about communicating how science & env management can help sustain & protect urban waterways from emerging threats. #SeaGrant

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 22d

In #scicomm, it’s easy to use specialized terms (jargon) that makes sense to us, but not to everyone else. In our latest blog, we explore 4 types of jargon and how to replace them for clearer, more accessible communication.

👉 Check it out:

Spotting Jargon: 4 Types of Jargon to Avoid for Clearer Communication | COMPASS

As scientists and subject matter experts, we often rely on specialized language, or jargon, to communicate with precision and efficiency. And that’s a good thing — when we are communicating […]

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