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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Introducing...sci-comm prom? Folks in NC, reserve your spot at the SCONCies Awards Gala by Oct 2: www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happening next week - great event for anyone interested in telling science stories through broadcast journalism. Folks can attend in person or via Zoom.

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Coming up this month: Frank Graff, Emmy award winner and host of PBS North Carolina's SciNC, will take the mic at our September SkunkSpeak. Register here: www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

FYI to SCONC members : submissions for sci-comm awards for the SCONCies (our annual awards gala) are open now until August 31 - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This month! Come hang with science nerds during SCONC After Hours @ Locopops in Durham No need to register! BYOD (buy your own drink) and get ready to chat about sci-fi and funding cuts 🙃 More info here: www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Calling all freelancers - this month's Skunk Speak will feature Melba Newsome, an award-winning freelance science journalist with more than 20 years of experience. Register: www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Coming up! This month's After Hours event will be in Hillsborough, NC on June 25 - www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

On the blog! Read Jillian Daly's reflections on harnessing curiosity as a science communicator. www.sconc.org/2026/05/13/c...

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Curiosity, Credibility, and the Creator Economy | SCONC

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hello science lovers! My name is Nik, and I’m one of the interns at SCONC who’ll be covering today’s Science by the Slice talk! Today’s talk will be given by Dr. Kate Scholberg, Arts & Science distinguished Professor of Physics at Duke University, and will be all about neutrinos!

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

SkunkSpeak is next Thursday, May 28! Join us in-person or online to hear Marley Parker share her adventures as an ocean explorer and science communicator. Note: Registration is for SCONC members only, but feel free to bring a friend. Sign up here: www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hello, science enthusiasts! My name is Daniela Danilova and I'm delighted to be with you all once again as one of SCONC's interns for this month's Science By the Slice. We're joined by Véronique Koch, Senior Multimedia Producer at Duke University and 3x Emmy Award–winning science communicator.

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hey everyone! My name is Nik Narain, and I’m one of the SCONC Interns here to cover our April Science by the Slice talk by Dr. Deborah Littlejohn titled “Visualizing Science with Audience in Mind.” Dr. Littlejohn is a Professor of Graphic and Experience Design at NC State University.

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Deborah Littlejohn

We teach students to design for life.

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Good afternoon! My name is Daniela and I'm one of SCONC's new interns. For today's Science by the Slice, we're delighted to welcome UNC's Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky for his talk, "The Surface Water and Ocean Topography Mission: NASA's Eye in the Sky for Earth's Water" Stay tuned for more!

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Hey everyone! My name is Nik Narain, and I’m an Intern at SCONC. I’m going to be covering today’s Science by the Slice talk: “Tales from an Insect Diagnostician: the Good, the Bad, and the Wacky” featuring @bertonemyia.bsky.social. Stay tuned for more info!

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Tonight’s meet up is CANCELED due to weather! Catch you at the next meet up September 3 🦨

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Join us today @ 6:00pm for a SciComm Meet up! This month we'll be at Eno River Brewing, Hillsborough, NC 27278 and bring a friend or two!

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Are you a federal worker or contractor or ORISE participant? The SCONC board wants to hear from you! Please take this super quick survey so we can develop an event (or event series) that best supports you: buff.ly/4GjNsdu

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

TODAY! Start your weekend with a SCONC SciComm Meet Up @ the Rosecomb Beer Garden in Cary TODAY @ 6 pm. No need to register! BYOD (buy your own drink) and get ready to chat with science nerds! More info here: buff.ly/zhsRdJt See you there! 🦨

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

TOMORROW! Join us for June's SCONC SciComm Meet Up @ the Rosecomb Beer Garden in Cary TOMORROW Friday, June 6 @ 6 pm. No need to register. BYOD (buy your own drink) and get ready to chat with science nerds! More info here: www.sconc.org/ourevents/ See you tomorrow 🦨

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Warm weather calls for a Scicomm meet up! Join us for June's SCONC SciComm Meet Up @ the Rosecomb Beer Garden in Cary THIS Friday, June 6 @ 6 pm. No need to register. Bring a friend or collaegue to this BYOD (buy your own drink) event! More info here: www.sconc.org/ourevents/ See you Friday 🦨

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🥁drumroll 🥁 Save the Date: We are pleased to announce that this year's SCONCies Award Gala will take place October 10 at the UNC Botanical Garden! Be on the lookout for the SCONCies Scicomm contest to open later this summer. This year we will introduce a new category for multimedia submissions!

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Congratulations to all the May 2025 SCONC student member graduates!

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Tomorrow! Hybrid lunchbox talk @ the NC botanical garden. Carolina Ghosts, Synchronous Shows and Foxfire Lights: The Bioluminescent Insects of North Carolina With Clyde Sorenson, PhD @ 12 p.m. ET | Free! | In-person & Zoom Register: ncbg.unc.edu/calendar

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Some fellowship and residency opportunities are available at the Oak Springs Garden Foundation www.osgf.org/fellowships Applications close May 31!

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Oak Spring Garden Foundation - Fellowships

Use the form on the right to contact us.

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Summeris a great time to join SCONC for a SciComm Meet Up! Don't miss the next SCONC SciComm Meet Up @ the Rosecomb Beer Garden in Cary Friday, June 6 @ 6 pm. No need to register, but feel free to bring a friend to this BYOD (buy your own drink) event! More info here: www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Happening TOMORROW: Free film screening of Observer @ the NC Museum of Natural Sciences followed by exploration outside with Museum educators this Saturday, May 17, from 1-3 pm 🔍🌱 The first 30 registrants get an Observer kit! More details and trailer: buff.ly/dAcYScT

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

We had a great turnout last week at the SCONC happy hour in Durham! 🦨 🦨 🦨 Join us next month at the Rosecomb Beer Garden in Cary on Friday, June 6. More info here: www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Check out the film screening of Observer @ the North Carolina Museum Natural Sciences followed by exploration outside with Museum educators this Saturday, May 17, from 1-3 pm 🔍🌱 The first 30 registrants can get an Observer kit! More detail and trailer: naturalsciences.org/calendar/eve...

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Happening tonight!! Join SCONC @ 6 PM, for SciComm Meet Up Happy Hour: Durham @ Ponysaurus! Hang out with SCONCs and meet new science friends at this (Buy Your Own Drink) event 🦨 Feel free to bring any colleagues who may be interested! More info: buff.ly/az5JFBK

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Calling all 🦨 ! Join us THIS WEDNESDAY, May 7 @ 6 PM, for SciComm Meet Up Happy Hour: Durham @ Ponysaurus! Hang out with SCONCs and meet new science friends at this (Buy Your Own Drink) event 🦨 Feel free to bring any colleagues who may be interested! More info: buff.ly/az5JFBK

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Today is the day! Don't miss the final Science by the Slice of the season TODAY @ 12:30 (in person or virtually + free 🍕). Ryan E. Emanuel, Ph.D will share stories from his book, On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice. Learn more about this FREE EVENT: buff.ly/wE8DCsT

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

TOMORROW! Don't miss the final Science by the Slice of the season tomorrow, May 1st, at 12:30 (in person or virtually + free 🍕). Ryan E. Emanuel, Ph.D will share stories from his book, On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice. Learn more about this FREE EVENT: buff.ly/wE8DCsT

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Join us next Wednesday, May 7 @ 6 PM, for SciComm Meet Up Happy Hour: Durham at Ponysaurus! Hang out with local science enthusiasts at this BYOD (Buy Your Own Drink) event! Feel free to bring any colleagues or friends who may be interested! Learn more here: buff.ly/az5JFBK

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Don't forget to register for this FREE EVENT happening THURSDAY! Thursday, May 1st @12:30 (in person or virtually + free 🍕) is Science By the Slice! Ryan E. Emanuel, Ph.D will share stories from his book, On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice. More info: buff.ly/wE8DCsT

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

TONIGHT! 📍 Night School Bar 🗓 4- 25 at 5:15 PM 🎤 Speaker: Misha Angrist, PhD, MFA Tonight @ Periodic Tables, Dr. Angrist explores how scientists have historically responded to political pushback—from the March for Science to recent budget cuts—and what it means for science today.

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We're excited for the tomorrow's SCONC Professional Development Day: Byte-Sized Communications! This workshop is full, but keep an eye out for future SCONC Professional Development Days. See you tomorrow, attendees!

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Join us next Thurs, May 1st @12:30, (in person or virtually + free 🍕) for the last Science By the Slice of the season! Ryan E. Emanuel, Ph.D will share stories from his book, On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice. Learn more about this FREE event: www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Join us May 7 for a Happy Hour at 6 PM for SciComm Meet Up: Durham at Ponysaurus! This is a casual BYOD (Buy Your Own Drink) meet up to make new connections and meet fellow science nerds! Feel free to bring any colleagues who may be interested! Learn more here: www.sconc.org/ourevents/

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Happy Earth Day, SCONC! Check out local Earth Day volunteer opportunities and community celebrations happening near you this week! www.deq.nc.gov/outreach-edu... 🌎🌱🦨❤️

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The last Science by the Slice of the academic year is May 1st and you won't want to miss it. Dr. Ryan Emanuel will be sharing stories from his book On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice. Join us in person or online - register here: sconc.wildapricot.org/event-6155186

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Science Communicators of North Carolina - Science by the Slice - Stories from On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Starting soon! Follow along here for live updates from our intern @stephcaty.bsky.social

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Join us Thursday, April 10, for Science by the Slice with Dr. Hannah Levenson! Dr. Levenson will discuss perennial gardens and how to maintain them for benefits to native ecosystems. Attend in person @ RTP (+ free pizza! 🍕)or online. Register: tinyurl.com/bdffzw9c

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SCONC- Science Communicators of North Carolina @sconc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Join us today for a talk by Dr. Massimo Iorizzo about his work using genetic strategies to increase the nutritional value of fruits and veggies. 🥦 🫐 Register here to attend: buff.ly/lGi7bTU Can't make it? We'll be posting live updates here on our feed.

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