Call for Applications
February 10, 2022
The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation is now accepting applications for the Young Voices of Science Program for the 2022 spring semester. The program is designed to provide participants with a launch pad for public engagement, early in their scientific careers. We prepare and empower science scholars to share their knowledge, concerns, and hopes for the future.
- What: FREE science communication training and real world practice for science scholars!
- Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in environmental fields are eligible to apply.
- When: Series of seven Zoom workshops held on Thursdays, March 17th through April 28th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET.
- Where: Wherever you are, via Zoom!
Class size is limited – apply by February 25th!
Young Voices of Science is a free training program to equip undergraduate and graduate students in environmental fields with effective methods for sharing their scientific work and passions with non-technical audiences. Participants will attend a series of virtual workshops, led by expert science communication consultants, and they will undertake at least one outreach activity, putting what they learn into practice. Outreach activities might include:
- Writing and submitting an op-ed to a local, regional, or national publication;
- Participating in Hubbard Brook’s public science storytelling tradition;
- Conducting a public presentation at a local science center, museum, or NGO event;
- Creating and sharing a web video or podcast;
- Participating in a science briefing for state or federal lawmakers.
Participants will receive individualized support from a staff mentor throughout the process of planning and executing their chosen outreach activity.
Workshop leaders are experts in public engagement with science, creative writing, storytelling, and science-to-policy outreach. Class size is limited to 20 participants.
Workshop Schedule (note: all workshops will be held via Zoom from 6:00-7:30 pm ET)
- 3/17/22: Introduction and Orientation with YVoS staff and special guests
- 3/24/22: How to Write an Op-ed with David George Haskell
- 3/31/22: Design Your Own Outreach Project with YVoS staff
- 4/7/22: Communicating about Climate Change with Rishya Narayanan
- 4/14/22: Video Production for Scientists with Stephanie Castillo
- 4/21/22: Engaging with Policymakers with Dr. Chanel Matney
- 4/28/22: The Art of Storytelling with Ari Daniel
To Apply
To apply for the Spring 2022 Young Voices of Science program, please fill out and submit the following Google Form by Friday, February 25th. Preference will be given to students who are available to attend all seven workshops. Students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will be notified about enrollment via email on March 3rd.
Application form: https://tinyurl.com/mryfuv87