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We're a nonprofit helping scientists and subject matter experts communicate with clarity, strategy, and purpose — all in service of people and nature. Learn more: linktr.ee/compassscicomm

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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
In our latest blog, Dr. Chelsey Baker reflects on her experience in COMPASS’s #mCDR Communications Leaders cohort and the communication lessons she’s gained from working alongside people with different perspectives and experiences. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/dexY5o5 #SciComm #ClimateChange
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Latinos are doing great work in organizing, getting their communities to the voting booth, sharing environmental knowledge, and thinking innovatively about solutions to mitigate the climate crisis." We couldn't agree more! #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage #ScienceEngage
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
What does it take to build #scicomm & engagement into climate work from the start? Join us during #ClimateWeekNYC for a participatory conversation on the communication capacity needed to make emerging climate solutions understood, trusted & useful. 📅 9/23 | 11 AM–12:30 PM ET 🎟️ buff.ly/TY6zMFq
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we are recognizing the contributions of our Hispanic colleagues and friends to science and science communication. Look out for highlights throughout the month! #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We’re excited to be part of #NYClimateWeek! 🌎🍎 Join us on Sept 23rd for a thoughtful conversation on Effective Communication for Climate Solutions, bringing together perspectives from science, media, policy, and philanthropy. See you there! Register here: buff.ly/TY6zMFq #SciComm #NYCW
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
✨ Upcoming Workshop: First Impressions ✨ Join our workshop on Fri, Sept. 11 to learn about different types of self-introductions & develop your own draft self-intro. 🔗 Registration: buff.ly/p0bOcGG #ScienceCommunication #StrategicCommunication #StrategicEngagement #FirstImpressions
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A strong communication plan isn’t about being everywhere; it’s about being intentional about where you invest your time and effort. Our latest post breaks down how to choose the platforms and tactics that can make your #scicomm more effective and impactful. Read the full post: buff.ly/0IMqQRf
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
We’ll dig deeper into what can help you show up the way you want to, and have the conversations you’re hoping for. Register here: buff.ly/p0bOcGG #ScienceCommunication #StrategicCommunication #StrategicEngagement #FirstImpressions
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Are you in a formal or informal setting? Are you making an intro that will be preserved, or are you in person where you can have a conversation? Register for our First Impressions workshop on Sept. 11 to learn more: buff.ly/dL9R4XA #ScienceCommunication #FirstImpressions #Introductions
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Some of the most valuable conversations happen when people from different sectors have the chance to collaborate. Read more about Mallory's experience: buff.ly/w6ldLy7 #SciComm #SciEngage #mCDR #ClimateAction
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
✨ New Skill Sprint: Creating Strategic Materials✨ Turn your comms strategy into materials that resonate: from audience-focused messaging to compelling stories and high-impact one-pagers. Complete the 4-workshop series + capstone for the option to earn a professional certificate: buff.ly/TZ7Cxu2
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Join our workshop to learn abt the connection between partisanship & views on science & practice developing messages with your audience's values in mind. 🗓️ Fri, Aug 14, 2026 from 1-4pm ET / 10am-1pm PT 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/nyN0XML #SciComm #SciencePolicy #ScienceEngagement #Partisanship
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We all have knowledge that can help with changes in a complex world. But we have to share it strategically so that others can understand it & use it effectively. Come learn how COMPASS can help. 🗓️ Wed, Aug 12 from 10-11am PT/ 1-2pm ET 🔗 buff.ly/HaScIKV #SciComm #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Grist @grist.org · 10/08/2026
A new plan to preserve Georgia’s marshes: Give them space to migrate
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A new plan to preserve Georgia’s marshes: Give them space to migrate
Environmental protections usually only cover existing ecosystems. A group of conservationists wants the state to take a longer view.
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Join our Preparing for Partisanship workshop to learn abt the connection between partisanship & views on science & practice developing messages with your audience's values in mind. 🗓️ Fri, Aug 14, 2026 from 1-4pm ET / 10am-1pm PT 🔗 buff.ly/nyN0XML #SciComm #SciPol #ScienceEngagement #Partisanship
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
"COMPASS has been like a sandbox for me." We're proud to create spaces where scientists and practitioners can explore big questions, learn from diverse perspectives, and strengthen how they engage to support more informed climate action. Read more about Amanda's experience: buff.ly/SXQDkAz
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Join us and learn to communicate science across conflicting viewpoints. 🗓️ Fri, Aug 14, 2026 from 1-4pm ET / 10am-1pm PT 🔗 buff.ly/nyN0XML #ScienceCommunication #SciencePolicy #StrategicEngagement #Partisanship
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Come meet our team, hear about our work, & explore ways we can work together to help ensure decisions are guided by the best available knowledge. 🗓️ Wed, Aug 12 from 10-11am PT/ 1-2pm ET 🔗 buff.ly/HaScIKV #ScienceCommunication #ScienceEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Smith Fellowship @smithfellows.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Attending ESA? Smith Fellows is hosting a mixer for conservation scientists with an emphasis on building collaborations that support early career professionals and the work to move conservation science into practice. Join us July 29 6:30 - 8:00 pm! planion.events/e/esa/am2026...
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From Research to Real-World Impact: A … - 2026 ESA Annual Meeting
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
In April, COMPASS & the National Caucus of Environmental Leaders held a briefing for state legislators to equip them to respond to the growing wildfire crisis in their jurisdictions. Read more about the briefing & view the recording: buff.ly/ONqBas8 #SciComm #PolicyEngagement #SciPol #Wildfire
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
New climate solutions don't happen in isolation. They build on scientific knowledge and partnerships. In our latest blog, Dr. Mallory Ringham shares lessons from one of the first sustained, permitted #mCDR field pilots and what it takes to advance climate solutions in practice: buff.ly/xEhBhAV
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Piloting Climate Solutions: A Conversation with Dr. Mallory Ringham | COMPASS
What does it take to move emerging climate solutions beyond the lab? How do you build trust around new approaches? What can you realistically measure? And how do we share […]
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This fall, COMPASS is hosting 3 free virtual #SciComm workshops to help #mCDR professionals communicate complex science clearly and effectively: ✨ Developing Your Message (9/16) ✨ Communicating Risk (10/7) ✨ Engaging with the Media (10/28) Join us for one, two, or all three: buff.ly/sbx23Fs
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
✨This Friday: Strategic Science Communication✨ Wherever you are on your journey, this workshop will provide you with an opportunity to practice communicating strategically about science topics that matter to you. Register today: buff.ly/srzmnQ6
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We have enjoyed working with Smith Fellows for the past few years. Applications are now open for the next cohort—check it out!
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Strategic science communication means tailoring your messaging for your audience. But how do you change your messaging when you have different audiences, and what should factor into those changes? 👉️ Swipe through to learn more. #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #StrategicCommunication
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Advancing #climate innovations responsibly means examining how decisions are made and whose voices are included. In our latest post, social scientist Dr. Amanda Borth shares insights into meaningful public engagement and how COMPASS's mCDR Leaders cohort has shaped her work:
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Moving the Needle in Science Engagement with Dr. Amanda Borth | COMPASS
When people think about marine carbon dioxide removal, they often focus on the technology. But just as important are the questions about how decisions get made, whose perspectives are included, […]
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
#NACCR2026 is just around the corner! If you're attending, we'd love to connect with you at any of our sessions or at our social hour on Wednesday at the News Room. RSVP here: www.compassscicomm.org/event/2026-c...
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
How can scientists engage with policy? Find and follow your North Star, consider the best scale for you to plug in and identify the player you should engage with. #PolicyEngagement #ScienceAndPolicy #SciencePolicy #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
As we close out June, join us to honor the diversity of our LGBTQ+ community again and their powerful voices in conserving our environment! 🤩 Happy Pride and explore a variety of resources created by our CARE committee: scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/ca...
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
✨Upcoming workshop: Strategic Science Communication✨ Wherever you are on your journey, this workshop will provide you with an opportunity to practice communicating strategically about science topics that matter to you. Register today: buff.ly/srzmnQ6
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We're excited to join colleagues from across #conservation and #restoration at #NACCR2026 in Milwaukee this July! If you’re attending, we hope you'll join us at any of our 3 events to strengthen #scicomm skills, exchange ideas, and build connections. Learn more: buff.ly/CMYTtFT
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NOAA Fisheries @fisheries.noaa.gov · 10/06/2026
Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with this delicious recipe for grilled black sea bass with smoked paprika, courtesy of North Carolina Sea Grant’s Mariner’s Menu. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/blac...
A square card with a photo of a grilled black sea bass filet on a plate with lemon rounds and cilantro. The photo is decorated with dark and light blue swooshes, a silhouette of a boat, and silhouettes of small fish at the bottom. Within the swooshes text reads “National Fishing & Boating Week Grilled Black Sea Bass. North Carolina Sea Grant Mariner’s Menu.”A square card with a scientific illustration of a black sea bass. There is a 50th anniversary logo for the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Text on the card reads: “Black Sea Bass: In 1996, the Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan was introduced under the Magnuson-Stevens Act to address overfishing. Through collaboration and cooperation from our fishermen, Mid-Atlantic stocks were officially declared rebuilt in 2009, followed by South Atlantic stocks in 2013.”
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." Loren Eiseley Happy World Ocean Day from COMPASS! #ocean #WorldOceanDay #Conservation #ConservationScience #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Facts inform. Stories stick. Join our virtual storytelling workshop to learn how to uncover and tell stories from your research that engage audiences and make ideas memorable. 📅 Join us next Friday, June 12: buff.ly/sKYdNM9
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Happy Pride Month! 🌈 This month and every month, we celebrate and support LGBTQ+ scientists, practitioners, communicators, and community members working to create a more sustainable, equitable future.
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We’re hosting a virtual open house! Join us to learn more about our science communication workshops, facilitation approach, and collaboration work — and explore ways we can work together! 🗓️ Friday, June 5 from 10-11am PT/ 1-2pm ET 🔗 buff.ly/v5XQgth
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
At #OSM26, we partnered with California Ocean Science Trust to host a community conversation on the state of #mCDR science. The discussion reinforced how important inclusive dialogue is for navigating uncertainty and building trust in emerging fields. Read our reflections here:
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Lessons on Collaboration and Responsible Innovation: Insights from mCDR | COMPASS
The ocean is like a giant sponge, quietly absorbing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. If we could make that sponge even more absorbent — through coastal restoration projects, […]
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🔥 New Community Feature! 🔥 Meet Dr. Kira Hoffman, a fire ecologist at the UBC focused on supporting Nations to lead cultural burning, wildfire response, and land management on their own terms. Read more about her work and impact: buff.ly/OtckvF4 #SciComm #IndigenousKnowledge #FireEcology
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Restorative Fire: Reframing Fire Management with Dr. Kira Hoffman | COMPASS
In northern British Columbia a group gathers at the edge of a recent burn. Smoke drifts low across the landscape. The ground is warm underfoot.  For ten days, the Gitanyow […]
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Green 2.0 @green2-0.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
It’s Job Board Friday! 🌱 This week’s featured listings include roles from David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Rails to Trails Conservancy, and two fellowship opportunities from The Nature Conservancy and Union of Concerned Scientists. 💼 Explore these roles and more: greentwopointzero.org/careers
Graphic titled “Green 2.0 Job Board Listing” featuring four opportunities: Oak Tree Fellow at The Nature Conservancy (hybrid, global; fellowships & internships), Investment Analyst at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation (in-person, Los Altos, CA; senior level), Kendall Fellow, Science of Fair Representation at Union of Concerned Scientists (remote; fellowships & internships), and TrailNation Collaborative Program Manager at Rails to Trails Conservancy (in-person, Washington, DC; mid-level). Note indicates Pay Equity Pledge participants, with a link to greentwopointzero.org/careers.
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 15/05/2026
Coral reefs can absorb up to 97% of wave energy and protect coastlines from billions in storm damage. But many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are still unprotected — just as stronger hurricanes and coral bleaching threaten to wipe them out. theconversation.com/many-of-the-...
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Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected
Healthy coral reefs can significantly reduce hurricane damage for coastlines, yet many still face harms, including pollution and ship damage, that people have the power to stop.
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Tech, such as chatbots, is a tool that has uses in writing. But it can't help you understand how other humans will respond. Knowing the audience you are writing for is what ultimately makes your science communication effective. #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging #Writing
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
✨This Friday: Writing with Purpose Workshop✨ We’ll support you as you plan out how you’re going to strategically share your key messages in your writing, so that you can achieve your science communication goals. 🔗Join us: buff.ly/9Hzp2hQ #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging #Writing
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NOAA @noaa.gov · 04/05/2026
Get your #HurricanePrep on: Are you ready? It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week...
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Ecological Society of America @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
New on the Career Center: *Natl Areas Program Manager Washington State Dept of Natural Resources *Researcher/Educator, The Nature Institute *Visiting Asst Prof of Enviro Studies, Amherst College *Asst or Assoc Prof, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science ow.ly/nU3a50YUwx8
A natural resources scientist reviews plant species in a sunny fieldAn evolutionary researcher examines a soil sample under a microscopeA professor writes notes on a whiteboard during a graduate symposium
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We are grateful this month and every month for our Asian and Pacific Islander colleagues and friends, and the important perspectives they bring to science communication. #AAPI #AAPIHM #ScienceCommunication
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
You have your communication goal in mind. But what level of policy should you engage in to move the needle towards that goal? Your goal may be best addressed in your state government, or is the federal government might be the better route. #CommuniactionSkills #SciComm #SciencePolicy #Policy
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 28/04/2026
A region of the U.S. more often known for thunderstorms and humidity in spring is seeing dangerous wildfires this year.
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Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the cause
The southeastern US has been in drought for months. With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions for wildfires spreading.
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
✨ This Friday: Policy Pathways ✨ This workshop takes a closer look at the variety of roles that people can play in the policy process, with an emphasis on accurately communicating science and knowledge. Join us: buff.ly/9LEfZOA #CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #SciencePolicy #Policy
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
There are different types of conflict. You and your audience may have the same goal but run into a conflict over how to reach that goal. This conflict can actually be healthy and allow you to try new things and learn together. #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #Conflict #ConflictResolution
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COMPASS @compassscicomm.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." Rachel Carson Happy Earth Day, today and every day! #EarthDay #Conservation #ConservationScience #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
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