Meet Dr. Ambarish Karmalkar, a 2024 SCIP Fellow!

URI Geosciences assistant professor Dr. Ambarish Karmalkar knows that to create change, one has to go beyond the science. While he is most well-versed in the physical sciences aspects of climate change–he holds degrees in physics, astronomy, and geosciences–he is using his time as a 2024 SciComm Identities Project Fellow to develop his science communication skills and … Continue reading Meet Dr. Ambarish Karmalkar, a 2024 SCIP Fellow!

Announcing the 2024 SCIP Fellows!

The University of Rhode Island's Metcalf Institute, Michigan State University's Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, and the URI Science and Story Lab are proud to announce the 2024 SciComm Identities Project Fellows! Out of a competitive applicant pool, fourteen Fellows were selected to participate in the second cohort of this innovative science communication fellowship for … Continue reading Announcing the 2024 SCIP Fellows!

New Insights into Science Communication from Historically Marginalized Faculty

We are thrilled to share that the SciComm Identities Project team has published a groundbreaking article in Science Communication. Titled "The Role of Self-Identities in Science Communication Among Historically Marginalized Faculty," it offers fresh perspectives on how personal and professional identities shape science communication practices. Read the full article here (no paywall!) Abstract Overview Our … Continue reading New Insights into Science Communication from Historically Marginalized Faculty

2024 Fellowship Applications Now Open!

Update: The 2024 Fellowship Applications are closed, as of September 18, 2023. Thanks to all who applied! We're excited to announce that SCIP Fellowship applications are now open for the second year. Running from January to December 2024, this one-year professional development fellowship will bring together a diverse cohort of U.S.-based, pre-tenure faculty of color … Continue reading 2024 Fellowship Applications Now Open!

SCIP Application Questions for Reference

Note: This is a place for you to familiarize yourself with the application questions before applying. In order to apply, visit this SurveyMonkey link below to submit your answers. Thanks! 2025 SCIP Fellowship Application Fellowship Application Requirements: The SCIP Fellowship is a one-year professional development opportunity for pre-tenure faculty at U.S. higher education institutions who … Continue reading SCIP Application Questions for Reference