About

Young Voices of Science (YVoS) is a free science communication training program developed and led by the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation. YVoS is designed to prepare and empower science scholars to share their knowledge, concerns, and hopes for the future with the wider world. We provide participants with a launch pad for public engagement, early in their scientific careers.

  • What: FREE science communication training and real world practice for science scholars.
  • Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in environmental fields.
  • When: Series of seven Zoom workshops held on Thursdays during the Spring and Fall semesters, 6:00–7:30 pm ET.
  • Where: Wherever you are, via Zoom!
  • Class size is limited.

Workshop leaders are experts in public engagement with science, creative writing, storytelling, and science-to-policy outreach. Class size is limited to 20 participants; we ask that participants commit to all seven trainings and design and carry out at least one outreach activity, with one-on-one support from the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation.

The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation launched Young Voices of Science in Fall 2020 with support from the Canaday Family Charitable Trust, Cotyledon Fund, and an anonymous foundation.

Learn more & apply at the YVoS website

Visit youngvoicesofscience.org.

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YVoS Workshops

How to Write an Op-ed with David George Haskell

Engaging with Policymakers with Chanel Matney

The Art of Storytelling with Ari Daniel

Video Production for Scientists with Stephanie Castillo

Communicating about Climate Change with Rishya Narayanan

Finding Your Impact Identity with Nalini Nadkarni and Caitlin Weber

Communicating with Empathy with Reyhaneh Maktoufi

Positive Framing about Climate Change with Jay Heinrichs

"This program was a highlight of my semester and has equipped me with invaluable skills."

— YVoS participant

“Over the last dozen years, I have been involved in about three hundred programs and events centered on science communication. YVoS stands out at the very top.” – Dr. David George Haskell, Biologist, Award-Winning Author, and YVoS Trainer

Outreach Projects

YVoS participants are strongly encouraged to put what they learn in the workshops into practice, supported by one-on-one mentoring from HBRF staff and peer coaching within their cohort. Check out a few highlights below.

History Told By Shells by Lena Champlin

Most Important Cities are Dying by Remy Vigouroux

Imposter Syndrome in the Sciences by Dayna De La Cruz

Towards an Inclusive Environment by Say Sánchez

Timber Lens podcast by Amelia Fitch

We Can End Lead Poisoning During This Lifetime by Jenny Bower

Crisis After Crisis During Pandemic Field Day Experiments by Catalina Mejia

Marine Plastic Pollution — We Aren't off the Hook Yet by Kennedy McGrath