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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 7d

Finally, I also want to send a special thank you to @iniwil.bsky.social, who first approached me about the idea of creating a tool to help local journalists cover science. It was such a pleasure to work with Will (who now happens to be a member of the TON board of directors!) to develop this idea.

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 7d

It was a joy to work with TON’s deputy executive director @rachelzamzow.bsky.social, who led this project with her usual care and cleverness, and with the talented and all-around wonderful @kaatefishman.bsky.social, who helped develop much of the content.

Covering Null Results: How to Turn “Nothing” into News - The Open Notebook

Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 7d

The Navigator is chock-full of grab-and-go information spread across dozens of short lessons within 10 topics, such as “how to find scientific sources,” “how to navigate scientific data,” and “how to critically evaluate claims.”

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 7d

With our partners at @innovationrji.bsky.social (especially @sriyareddy.bsky.social and @kataduncan.bsky.social) and Relief Applications, we’ve designed this resource to meet reporters where they are.

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 7d

The Navigator is rooted in the idea that every story is a science story, whether you’re reporting on crime, housing, education, food, or any other topic. Scientific evidence improves reporting on any beat!

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 7d

This tool, developed in partnership with @innovationrji.bsky.social and more than a year and a half in the making, is designed for journalists on ANY beat who want to bring scientific evidence, perspectives, and context into their stories. The Navigator takes the intimidation out of doing so!

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 7d

I could not be more excited to announce the launch of @theopennotebook.bsky.social's newest project, the Science Reporting Navigator! www.theopennotebook.com/2025/10/01/i...

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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 8d

Covering null results can help reporters contribute to a more accurate view of science and the world, writes @bwfund.bsky.social early-career fellow Lucila Pinto in TON’s latest, with insights from @vcallier.bsky.social, @ldattaro.bsky.social, @claricecudi.bsky.social and others. 🧪

Null results—those that contradict a study’s original hypothesis or fail to find a cause-and-effect link between variables—can be easy to dismiss as non-news but may lead to valuable stories that show...

Editorial Team - The Open Notebook

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

and as of today, to welcome her into the role of ✨Deputy Executive Director✨ at @theopennotebook.bsky.social. Congratulations and thank you, Rachel! www.theopennotebook.com/editorial-te...

Meet the people of The Open Notebook. Siri Carpenter, co-founder and editor-in-chief. Jeanne Erdmann, co-founder and editor-at-large.

Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

Over the past several years, I’ve relied on Rachel more and more and am incredibly grateful to have her as a friend and colleague—

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

Over the past several years, I’ve relied on Rachel more and more and am incredibly grateful to have her as a friend and colleague—

Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

Not only is Rachel a whip-smart journalist and editor, but she fully embodies the values of community, equity, and inclusion that we try to put at the center of everything we do at TON. She’s a natural mentor and an absolutely indispensable teammate.

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

I’ve been working with @rachelzamzow.bsky.social at TON for nearly a decade now; 1st as an early-career fellow, then as a freelance contributor and editor, and then as managing editor. At every stage, Rachel has proved herself to be incredibly capable, empathetic, and creative.

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

And this brings me to our final exciting announcement … 🥁

Board of Directors - The Open Notebook

Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

I was fortunate to have the chance to work with Will on a project a couple years ago (more on that soon!) and it was a delight. When the opportunity to bring him onto the TON board came up, I COULD. NOT. RESIST. Welcome to the TON fam, @iniwil.bsky.social! www.theopennotebook.com/board-of-dir...

Siri Carpenter (Executive director and editor-in-chief) is a co-founder of The Open Notebook and is an award-winning science journalist and editor work has appeared in The New York Times, Science, Sci...

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

Recently, he worked with @themarshallproject.org to set up their St. Louis news team, and was adjunct faculty at @mujschool.bsky.social. Previously Will worked with @mprnews.org, the Racial Reckoning Project, and others.

Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

He does so through equitable collaborations, visual storytelling, audience engagement, product and design development as a consulting journalist, product developer, and multi-disciplinary editor for data, graphics, and audience engagement.

Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

Announcement 2️⃣! We’re also extremely excited to welcome @iniwil.bsky.social to our board of directors! William is a multi-disciplinary freelance journalist bridging the spaces between journalism, data, and the public.

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Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

She, along with @annfinkbeiner.bsky.social and @julierehmeyer.bsky.social, will continue to shape TON’s thinking and activities ‘til the end of time.

Board of Directors - The Open Notebook

Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

Jeanne won’t be going far though! She’s going to be leading a new advisory group that we’re forming, made up of emeritus board members. www.theopennotebook.com/board-of-dir...

Siri Carpenter (Executive director and editor-in-chief) is a co-founder of The Open Notebook and is an award-winning science journalist and editor work has appeared in The New York Times, Science, Sci...

Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

Jeanne has also been in the thick of selecting our @bwfund.bsky.social fellows for the past 13 years, and has championed so many early-career writers who’ve made us proud. In the years to come I’ll always hear her voice, rooting for writers with little experience but a whole lot of promise.