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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · 4d

Open science poses both promises and perils for public trust in science. It's up to scientists, publishers, and journalists to make sure it's used well. Join us for a conversation on this evolving topic, hosted by @shorensteinctr.bsky.social on Monday Oct 6! shorensteincenter.org/new-event/ca...

How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research? | Shorenstein Center

Join representatives from each stage of open science for a frank discussion of how each part of the publishing process must adapt to make sure open science advances not just science itself, but societ...

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · 7d

We also could not have done this without the editorial prowess of @kaatefishman.bsky.social and the design and development team at Relief Applications (special thanks to Hugo & Tetiana!). I could not be more proud of what we built together!

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · 7d

Then, we teamed up with @sriyareddy.bsky.social & @kataduncan.bsky.social at the @innovationrji.bsky.social to bring that idea into fruition in the form of a beautifully designed, highly interactive toolkit.

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · 7d

It started in 2023 with @iniwil.bsky.social and @siricarpenter.bsky.social chatting at SRCCON about how to equip local journalists with the skills they need to cover science confidently and accurately—knowing full well that these reporters are on the frontlines of news coverage.

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · 7d

And now for some backstory -- Bringing the Science Reporting Navigator into the world (out TODAY at @theopennotebook.bsky.social) was a true journey.

www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...

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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 7d

Every Story is a Science Story. That’s why, with @rjionline.bsky.social, TON has been hard at work developing a free tool to make it easier for journalists on any beat to strengthen their stories by incorporating science. And today, that tool - the Science Reporting Navigator - is live! 🧪

Introducing the Science Reporting Navigator - The Open Notebook

The Science Reporting Navigator stands ready to walk you through complex reporting scenarios to integrate science into any beat. The Open Notebook and the Reynolds Journalism Institute are thrilled to...

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · 8d

📢 Applications for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's early-career fellowship program are OPEN! This year-long training opportunity (made possible by @bwfund.bsky.social) provides 1:1 mentoring and the opportunity to write stories for TON. Apply by October 31!
www.theopennotebook.com/early-career...

Early-Career Fellowship Program - The Open Notebook

Every year, The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. This ten-month program offers fellows the opportunity to explore their career interests ...

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · 13d

Excited to join this conversation with @needhibhalla.bsky.social, @richardsever.bsky.social & @gabestein.com! We'll be talking about open science's role in public trust in science and how journalists and scientists can adapt to changes in academic publishing.
shorensteincenter.org/new-event/ca...

How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research? | Shorenstein Center

Join representatives from each stage of open science for a frank discussion of how each part of the publishing process must adapt to make sure open science advances not just science itself, but societ...

shorensteincenter.org

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Skyler Ware @skylerdware.bsky.social · Jul 22

Freelance science writers: Does your work include a mix of journalism and non-reporting projects? E.g. editing, photography, translating, institutional comms, grant writing, teaching, etc.? If so, I'd like to speak with you for a story at The Open Notebook! DMs open/skylerdware[at]gmail.com

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RJI Innovation Team @innovationrji.bsky.social · May 13

Sign up for our next webinar on May 21 at 11 am CT to learn more about The Science Reporting Navigator -- a tool built in partnership with @theopennotebook.bsky.social to equip journalists with the skills to integrate science into their reporting bit.ly/ScienceNavigator

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · May 14

Come hang out with me, @siricarpenter.bsky.social & @kaatefishman.bsky.social + the RJI team next week! We’re sharing a sneak peak of our interactive toolkit for local journalists, the Science Reporting Navigator 🧭

RJI Innovation Team @innovationrji.bsky.social · May 13

Sign up for our next webinar on May 21 at 11 am CT to learn more about The Science Reporting Navigator -- a tool built in partnership with @theopennotebook.bsky.social to equip journalists with the skills to integrate science into their reporting bit.ly/ScienceNavigator

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · Apr 4

Hey autism researchers, I'm investigating NIH grant terminations related to reproductive health/gender/sexuality in autism and broader shifts away from that area. Pls DM or reach me on Signal at rzamzow.25 if you know of an affected project/would be willing to talk.

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · Feb 26

SO excited about our new cohort of @theopennotebook.bsky.social early-career fellows! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉

The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · Feb 17

Big news! We’re thrilled to welcome our newest class of early-career fellows, supported by @bwfund.bsky.social. Let us introduce you to… 🧪

Congratulations and Welcome to TON's 2025 Early-Career Fellows - The Open Notebook

We are excited to introduce our newest early-career fellows, Lucila Pinto, William von Herff, and Skyler Ware. With generous support from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Lucila, William, and Skyler will ...

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Claudia Lopez Lloreda @claudia-lopez.bsky.social · Feb 25

An influential NIH policy has helped improve sex and gender diversity in scientific research for almost 10 years. Is it one of the next casualties of the Trump administration?

Read my latest for The Transmitter

The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · Feb 24

Exclusive: NIH appears to archive policy requiring female animals in studies www.thetransmitter.org/policy/exclu...

Exclusive: NIH appears to archive policy requiring female animals in studies

Such a shift would “put us back in the dark ages in terms of our science,” says neuroscientist Anne Murphy, who helped to formulate the original policy.

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Katie Langin @klangin.bsky.social · Feb 18

"I’m feeling betrayed, gutted, lost, anxious, and furious."

Our story for @science.org—on the ongoing mass firing of federal employees and reactions in the scientific community.

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Mass firings decimate U.S. science agencies

White House dismissals and rationale challenged by dismissed scientists and lawsuits

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · Feb 22

A leading autism intervention researcher was among the sweeping NIH layoffs last week. My latest for @thetransmitter.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/aut...

Autism program chief among National Institutes of Health layoffs

The termination is one of more than 1,000 employee cuts at the U.S. agency this week.

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · Feb 21

Autism program chief is among the 1,000-plus employees cut from the National Institute of Health this week.

By @rachelzamzow.bsky.social

www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/aut...

Autism program chief among National Institutes of Health layoffs

The termination is one of more than 1,000 employee cuts at the U.S. agency this week.

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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · Jan 21

No matter your background, as a journalist you can sharpen your skills to cover science well. The Open Notebook has teamed up with @realsciline.bsky.social to distill key science reporting skills into a series of quick-hit resources for journalists with deadlines to meet. Here’s our latest. 🧪

Planning Interviews with Scientist Sources - The Open Notebook

Interviewing scientists may seem overwhelming at first, but it isn’t fundamentally different from talking with other sources. A little planning can help ensure that your time with researchers and othe...

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Alice Fleerackers (she/her) @fleerackers.bsky.social · Jan 15

It was an honour to write this story how science journalists can use #opendata in their reporting.

A huge thanks to the amazing journalists and researchers who shared their expertise with me, and for the all-star editorial team at @theopennotebook.bsky.social.

#scicomm #journalism #openscience

The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · Jan 14

“Open” research datasets often make it easier for journalists to know a dataset’s limitations and strengths and put the research in context, writes @fleerackers.bsky.social in this story with @silvialisboa.bsky.social, @arturo-gama.bsky.social, @richvn.bsky.social and others. 🧪

Using Open Data to Sharpen Science Stories - The Open Notebook

Open research data are becoming increasingly available online, providing exciting opportunities for telling compelling, data-driven science stories. These freely available data sources can help journa...

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · Dec 12

THIS. 💯💯💯
"The newsrooms that succeed will be the ones embracing science as a thread that runs through every beat." - @siricarpenter.bsky.social for @niemanlab.org

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · Dec 3

Kudos to @claudia-lopez.bsky.social on this timely feature being out in the world!

The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · Nov 26

When it comes to finding and telling science stories from regions in turmoil, journalists have to dig for unique angles, gather + verify context about conflicts, track down and protect sources, and stay safe in areas where journalists might be targets of violence. More, from Claudia López Lloreda. 🧪

Covering Science in the Context of Conflict - The Open Notebook

Science stories become increasingly important—and complicated—in the face of war and conflict. To find and tell science stories from regions in turmoil, reporters have to dig for unique angles, gather...

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · Sep 5

In advocating for tweaks to the U.S. Autism CARES bill, several orgs with different priorities struck a careful compromise. My latest for @thetransmitter.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/in-...

In updated U.S. autism bill, Congress calls for funding boost, expanded scope

The current Autism CARES Act sunsets in late September.

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · Sep 5

Lawmakers are ironing out the next major tranche of federal funding for autism research in the United States, hoping to renew critical legislation—the Autism CARES Act—before it expires on 30 September.

By @rachelzamzow.bsky.social

www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/in-...

In updated U.S. autism bill, Congress calls for funding boost, expanded scope

The current Autism CARES Act sunsets in late September.

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Rachel Zamzow @rachelzamzow.bsky.social · Apr 18

[email protected] covers the latest study out of Project AIM w/ @michealsandbank.bsky.social et al. — Researchers may be under- and selectively reporting autism early intervention trial results (by @ginarivers90.bsky.social) www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/rep...

Reporting bias widespread in early-childhood autism intervention trials

Only 7 percent of completed registered trials were later updated with results, one of several failings identified in a new analysis.

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Bethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · Dec 6

Such great advice in this piece, esp that human-wildlife conflict? Is most of the time human-human conflict: a fight between our different desires, needs and values. 🧪

The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · Dec 6

Avoiding parachute journalism is important in wildlife reporting, writes Jacob Kushner. Experts, community members, and journalists native to an area can challenge false narratives, reveal important context, and provide valuable first-person perspectives. www.theopennotebook.com/2023/12/05/i...

Into the Wild: Reporting on Human-Wildlife Interactions - The Open Notebook

Wildlife stories are among the most captivating in science journalism. But when humans and wildlife interact, coverage often misses key context. As climate change and globalization put humans and wild...

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