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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We conclude by thinking through what #philsci might specifically offer the public engagement w/ science space. We think we do have something to offer, and it comes in the form of content and skills. Thanks having us be a part @adrian-currie.bsky.social and @phieveigl.bsky.social

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

unsurprisingly, we advocate for the approach @apotochnik.bsky.social and I offer in our Element, *Public Engagement with Science: Defining the Project* www.cambridge.org/core/element...

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Public Engagement with Science

Cambridge Core - Life Science Professional Development - Public Engagement with Science

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

... offer 3 ways one could understand the relationship between philosophy of science and public engagement with science (subject of study, informed by, and "doing"). We then spend some time looking at what "doing" public engagement as a philosopher of science might look like ...

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Very excited that *Methods in the Philosophy of Science: A User's Guide* is now available open access! Lucas and I have a chapter in it on "Doing Public Engagement with Science as a Philosopher of Science" #philsci #scicomm. In our chapter we ...

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Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Final Call: PSA Outreach & Engagement Prize Nominations recognizing outstanding work of a scholar or team to engage members of general public about philosophy of science. Recipient will receive a $500 cash prize & recognition at #PSA26 Deadline: September 1, 2026 11:59 pm (anywhere) #philsci

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

AAAS SciLine Training can be signed up for here: forms.gle/FGFwA6azBu5H.... 4/4

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🔴⚪️⚫️AAAS/SciLine Media Training Workshop⚫️⚪️🔴 Wednesday before the conference we will host AAAS SciLine Media Training Half-day Workshop. This workshop is presented by @sciline.org, a program of the @aaas.org with a mission of enhancing the amount and quality of scientific evidence in news stories.3/4

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🔴⚪️⚫️PSA Outreach and Engagement Award⚫️⚪️🔴 This award recognizes a scholar or team of scholars who have led outstanding efforts to engage the general public in philosophy of science topics. Individuals or projects can be nominated: forms.gle/33A1LkTX7x9a... 2/4

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Philosophers of the PSA #philsci @philsci.bsky.social: 2 reminders of deadlines on August 1st from the PSA Outreach and Engagement Committee! PSA Outreach & Engagement Prize, and AAAS | SciLine Workshop!... 1/4

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

So much time and energy goes into dealing with glitter. Much like in crafting glitter is the perfect sparkly nuisance, so too emails in professional life.

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

when you unexpectedly open a greeting card, or you reach into your kid's backpack, and .... Surprise! Glitter! Glitter from the art or a card is now all over your floor. You didn't ask for that glitter! You weren't planning on SO.MUCH.GLITTER. But now, here it is. And you have to deal with it.

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Just when you think you've gotten it off all the surfaces and your hands (emails relied, tasks off your to-do list), it somehow it turns back up (replies, follow-ups). But the worst is...

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I've been thinking about how email is the "time glitter" of academic life. It gets absolutely everywhere, following you around, something you end up encountering all day. And it's nearly impossible to clean up (get an inbox 0). And...

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I was at a workshop last week (by @alyssaemery.bsky.social) on time poverty. One idea discussed was @brigidschulte.bsky.social's "time confetti", fragmented scraps of time between tasks too small for deep work, too frequent to ignore. I've been thinking a lot about this the past week, and...

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Ryan Cordell @ryancordell.org · 13/05/2026

Students, if you’re thinking about dropping a note to that teacher or professor about what their class/project/mentorship has meant to you, but you worry it will be cringe or cheesy, let me just tell you they will coast on the fuzzy feelings prompted by that note for months, if not years

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

You should also check out www.engagedphilosophy.com. Folks on there talk about similar programs and internships!

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Engaged Philosophy

Civic Engagement in Philosophy Classes

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Center for Public Engagement with Science @ucpews.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Announcing a new opportunity to join the PEWS team!! PEWS is excited to be hiring a new postdoctoral fellow, ideally starting August 2026. Anyone with a PhD in any related discipline is encouraged to apply! Learn more: #SciEd #STEM #SciComm ucengagingscience.org/2026/04/13/n...

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Now hiring: PEWS Postdoctoral Fellow!

PEWS is excited to be hiring a new postdoctoral fellow to support the important work done at the University of Cincinnati’s Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS). Anyone with a PhD…

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I think our postdoc position is a really special opportunity for someone who wants public engagement with science to be part of their professional identity. Help spread the word!

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We interpret public engagement with science broadly, to include science communication, informal and formal science education, public participation in scientific research, science policy, and more.

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We invite applications from those with a recent PhD in any academic discipline with an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and demonstrated experience in one or another aspect of public engagement with science.

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The postdoc spends part of their time supporting the Center’s operations and growth, and also allows the postdoc to pursue initiatives related to public engagement with science, and their own professional goals in research and/or outreach.

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

If you know a public engagement with science'y academic looking for a postdoc next year (August 2026 start), @ucpews.bsky.social Center for Public Engagement with Science is hiring! #philsky #SciComm #STS #SocSky #HPS #SciEd jobs.uc.edu/job/Postdoct...

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Public Engagement with Science

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

4/4. The AAPT workshop/conference is one of my favorite to attend. It is an amazing, supportive community, and I always learn SO MUCH from attending and hearing about different teaching techniques to use in philosophy. I highly recommend!!!

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

3/4 The 2nd is a BRAND NEW Early-Career Symposium Session that aims to bring together grad/early career instructors who have more teaching experience to think/present on a current teaching challenge or aspiration for improving or expanding your teaching! CFA: philosophyteachers.org/aapt-early-c...

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

2/4 The 1st is the amazing Seminar on Teaching and Learning in Philosophy which offers pedagogical training in teaching philosophy. This takes place during the mornings of the conference. Perfect if you are new to TAing/teaching! CFA: philosophyteachers.org/cfa-seminar-...

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

1/4 Have you have always wanted to go to the @theaapt.bsky.social workshop/conference, but didn't think you had something to submit for a session? WELL! This year, The American Association of Philosophy Teachers has 2 amazing opportunities for grad students and early career faculty!

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Matt Motta @mattmotta.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Yet another act of anticipatory obedience. The '27 budget is a *request* from the president. Congress can appropriate more $ to NSF (including SBE) if it wants. In fact... a bipartisan majority JUST rebuked POTUS' deep cuts to science funding a couple months ago! This is only over if we let it.

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Shobita Parthasarathy @shobitap.org · 04/04/2026

This is a cataclysm for social science in the United States. SBE helped to foster the field of Science and Technology Studies in the country (it supported the development of #STS training programs at UCSD and my alma mater, Cornell, in the 1990s). Unfortunately, Vannevar Bush would love this part.

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Leslie Rissler @ljrissler.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I am shocked to see this language from the NSF. “The U.S. National Science Foundation's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request reflects a strategic alignment of resources in a constrained fiscal environment while eliminating woke and weaponized grant programs that previously funded radical DEI projects.”

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Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request to Congress

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The next volume in the Public Engagement with Science series is available to download FREE until March 12th! #SciComm www.cambridge.org/core/element...

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Mothers as Science Storytellers

Cambridge Core - Environmental Policy, Economics and Law - Mothers as Science Storytellers

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The next Element in our Series is out!

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Center for Public Engagement with Science @ucpews.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Read "Mothers as Science Storytellers" FREE online until Mar 12! 📖 New in the @universitypress.cambridge.org series edited by @apotochnik.bsky.social & @mjacquart.bsky.social. 🔗 www.cambridge.org/core/element... #SciComm #ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #STEM #ScienceStorytelling

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Center for Public Engagement with Science @ucpews.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The Physics + Dance Lab (supported by the National Science Foundation) explores arts & STEM! 🩰⚛️ PEWS' @mjacquart.bsky.social is partnering on the project. HS & Undergrads: Apply by March 9! 👇 ucengagingscience.org/2026/02/24/p... #SciComm #STEAM #Physics #Cincy

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

A great thread for those thinking of philosophy grad school to consider applying to UC!

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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

APA members @mjacquart.bsky.social and Thomas Polger's course on Taylor Swift and Philosophy challenges students to explore the deeper meanings behind the singer's lyrics and public persona as well as broader questions about love, identity, and ethics. www.uc.edu/news/article...

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Swiftie in school

UC’s Taylor Swift class gained attention on Oct. 2, when Local 12 reporter Chelsea Sick visited campus to cover the course the day before the release of Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl.

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Nearly all collaborator challenges I have had stem from some diverging norm about academic work, methods, or personal individual process/work habits. And this compact forces that conversation. I swear by ‘em. I think I have a list of questions that make up the compact. Email me if curious to see it!

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Melissa Jacquart @mjacquart.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Just like I try to do “compacts” — a collection of norm setting for collaboration questions we talk about — with my student workers, I’m also moving towards this with peers/other faculty collaborators.

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Sean Carroll @seanmcarroll.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Physicists will spend $10 billion on a particle accelerator to understand why there is an "unnatural" hierarchy between the Planck scale and the weak scale, then insist that philosophy has no role and we should shut up and calculate.

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University of Cincinnati, Department of Philosophy @ucphilosophy.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Professor Melissa Jacquart (@mjacquart.bsky.social) was the keynote speaker this summer at The Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (HCSPiP) Conference in Pedagogical Innovation! academics.hamilton.e...

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Hannah Waters @hanner.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Seeking science journalists: @quantamagazine.bsky.social is hiring a physics editor! A rare opportunity to join this great team and lead coverage of this foundational vertical. Please reach out with any questions and share widely simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simons...

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Physics Editor, Quanta Magazine

POSITION SUMMARY Quanta is seeking an editor to contribute to the magazine’s award-winning physics coverage. This editor will be tasked with finding the most exciting developments in the world of the ...

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Center for Public Engagement with Science @ucpews.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

PEWS is highlighting UC student opportunities for 2025–2026 - from internships to communication training, all designed to connect STEM with the broader community. 🔗 ucengagingscience.org/2025/08/18/uc-student-opportunities-2025-2026/ #UCincy #UCPEWS #STEMEducation #CommunityEngagement

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UC Student Opportunities 2025-2026

UC graduate and undergraduate students are invited to get involved with the Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) this year by applying for a paid internship, registering for the Sharing…

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Shobita Parthasarathy @shobitap.org · 20/08/2025

Did you know Bluesky's founder has an #STS degree? In a new article, Erin Burkett and I explain why, despite current threats to humanities and social science, "STEM-in-Society programs" like STS are more important than ever. And we guide funders and university leaders how to better support them.

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STEM-in-Society Programs Deserve Institutional Support

STEM-in-society programs have proven their utility and have never been more needed—but they are in jeopardy nationwide.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 05/08/2025

Every reputable expert I know considers mRNA vaccine technology to be one of the most revolutionary advances in medicine in our lifetimes. Its inventors won the Nobel Prize in 2023. Shutting it down now is pointless self-harm to humanity.

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Rebecca Fishbein @bfishbfish.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

I believe one of the new mRNA vaccines was expected to treat colon cancer, and another had the potential to keep pancreatic cancer from recurring. That’s what they’re taking away.

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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · 17/06/2025

🗣️REMINDER: Trump and Republicans are still trying to pass their 3 TRILLION dollar spending bill that would kick 16 million people off of their health insurance and literally take lunches away from school children. We can’t let them get away with it.

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