COMPASS
@compassscicomm.bsky.social
We're a nonprofit helping scientists and subject matter experts communicate with clarity, strategy, and purpose — all in service of people and nature.
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Learn more: https://linktr.ee/compassscicomm
Being able to introduce yourself confidently is a skill that will serve you well. One thing you can practice right now is your "elevator speech!" In 30s, can you share who you are, what you do, & why it matters?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #ScienceEngage #ElevatorSpeech #FirstImpressions
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #ScienceEngage #ElevatorSpeech #FirstImpressions
January 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Being able to introduce yourself confidently is a skill that will serve you well. One thing you can practice right now is your "elevator speech!" In 30s, can you share who you are, what you do, & why it matters?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #ScienceEngage #ElevatorSpeech #FirstImpressions
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #ScienceEngage #ElevatorSpeech #FirstImpressions
We're getting back into the swing of things and we have some elements of science communication that we hope are "in" and "out" this year.
#ScienceForChange #CommunicationSkills #StrategicMessaging #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScienceEngage
#ScienceForChange #CommunicationSkills #StrategicMessaging #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScienceEngage
January 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
We're getting back into the swing of things and we have some elements of science communication that we hope are "in" and "out" this year.
#ScienceForChange #CommunicationSkills #StrategicMessaging #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScienceEngage
#ScienceForChange #CommunicationSkills #StrategicMessaging #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScienceEngage
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Applications are still open! The Science for Public Good Fund offers up to $1500 to support community-driven science advocacy projects. From workshops to local campaigns, you can help spark change. Apply here now: act.ucsusa.org/3KVR9Qo
December 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Applications are still open! The Science for Public Good Fund offers up to $1500 to support community-driven science advocacy projects. From workshops to local campaigns, you can help spark change. Apply here now: act.ucsusa.org/3KVR9Qo
Time for your COMPASS 2025 Wrapped!
Our 25th year has been a success thanks to your support and participation in our trainings, workshops, and events.
#ScienceForChange #CommunicationSkills #StrategicMessaging #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScienceEngage #SpotifyWrapped
Our 25th year has been a success thanks to your support and participation in our trainings, workshops, and events.
#ScienceForChange #CommunicationSkills #StrategicMessaging #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScienceEngage #SpotifyWrapped
December 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Time for your COMPASS 2025 Wrapped!
Our 25th year has been a success thanks to your support and participation in our trainings, workshops, and events.
#ScienceForChange #CommunicationSkills #StrategicMessaging #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScienceEngage #SpotifyWrapped
Our 25th year has been a success thanks to your support and participation in our trainings, workshops, and events.
#ScienceForChange #CommunicationSkills #StrategicMessaging #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #ScienceEngage #SpotifyWrapped
Our #ImpactReport is here! 🤩 It includes results from our alumni survey + stories from our community on how COMPASS is helping amplify and transform the role of science in society.
➡️ Read the full report here: buff.ly/xULdcjG
#ScienceCommunication #ScienceEngagement #SciComm
➡️ Read the full report here: buff.ly/xULdcjG
#ScienceCommunication #ScienceEngagement #SciComm
December 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Our #ImpactReport is here! 🤩 It includes results from our alumni survey + stories from our community on how COMPASS is helping amplify and transform the role of science in society.
➡️ Read the full report here: buff.ly/xULdcjG
#ScienceCommunication #ScienceEngagement #SciComm
➡️ Read the full report here: buff.ly/xULdcjG
#ScienceCommunication #ScienceEngagement #SciComm
✨ This Friday: Communicating Risk ✨
Applying new insights to our risk communication will help our audiences better understand risk & make more informed decisions about their health, safety, & the environment.
Register here: buff.ly/2mDGDn4
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #Risk #RiskComm
Applying new insights to our risk communication will help our audiences better understand risk & make more informed decisions about their health, safety, & the environment.
Register here: buff.ly/2mDGDn4
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #Risk #RiskComm
December 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
✨ This Friday: Communicating Risk ✨
Applying new insights to our risk communication will help our audiences better understand risk & make more informed decisions about their health, safety, & the environment.
Register here: buff.ly/2mDGDn4
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #Risk #RiskComm
Applying new insights to our risk communication will help our audiences better understand risk & make more informed decisions about their health, safety, & the environment.
Register here: buff.ly/2mDGDn4
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #Risk #RiskComm
We’re excited to welcome Emily Patrolia as our new Board Chair! 🎉 She brings deep experience in science, policy & leadership, plus a passion for fostering connections across disciplines & perspectives. Learn more about Emily here: buff.ly/x05xoHo
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We’re excited to welcome Emily Patrolia as our new Board Chair! 🎉 She brings deep experience in science, policy & leadership, plus a passion for fostering connections across disciplines & perspectives. Learn more about Emily here: buff.ly/x05xoHo
#RiskComm Insights Pt. 1: Timing impacts how people perceive & respond to risk ⏳. We are more likely to act when risks feel immediate, but with long-term risks (like #ClimateChange), urgency fades—even if the threat is real.
Join our next risk comm workshop to learn more: buff.ly/2mDGDn4
Join our next risk comm workshop to learn more: buff.ly/2mDGDn4
December 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
#RiskComm Insights Pt. 1: Timing impacts how people perceive & respond to risk ⏳. We are more likely to act when risks feel immediate, but with long-term risks (like #ClimateChange), urgency fades—even if the threat is real.
Join our next risk comm workshop to learn more: buff.ly/2mDGDn4
Join our next risk comm workshop to learn more: buff.ly/2mDGDn4
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📢 NOW OPEN: Apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Bridging the gap between science, technology, and policy. Join us in California and kickstart your career.
🔗 ccst.us/ccst-science...
#SciPol #SciComm #PhD #postdoc #CAleg #scipoljobs #academicsky
🔗 ccst.us/ccst-science...
#SciPol #SciComm #PhD #postdoc #CAleg #scipoljobs #academicsky
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
📢 NOW OPEN: Apply for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Bridging the gap between science, technology, and policy. Join us in California and kickstart your career.
🔗 ccst.us/ccst-science...
#SciPol #SciComm #PhD #postdoc #CAleg #scipoljobs #academicsky
🔗 ccst.us/ccst-science...
#SciPol #SciComm #PhD #postdoc #CAleg #scipoljobs #academicsky
🔥 #FireCon2025 is off to an amazing start! Thank you to everyone who joined our #SciComm workshop. The energy and engagement were fantastic, with great discussions on the challenges of communicating the complexities of fire.
Can't wait for Friday's #RiskComm Roundtable! Details: buff.ly/zaAznaV
Can't wait for Friday's #RiskComm Roundtable! Details: buff.ly/zaAznaV
December 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM
🔥 #FireCon2025 is off to an amazing start! Thank you to everyone who joined our #SciComm workshop. The energy and engagement were fantastic, with great discussions on the challenges of communicating the complexities of fire.
Can't wait for Friday's #RiskComm Roundtable! Details: buff.ly/zaAznaV
Can't wait for Friday's #RiskComm Roundtable! Details: buff.ly/zaAznaV
From public health to conservation, scientists are working to tackle the world’s biggest challenges—but they need support to make their voices heard.
This #GivingTuesday, join us in supporting the people sharing science to drive real, lasting change: buff.ly/TF57C3J ❤️
#ScienceForChange #SciComm
This #GivingTuesday, join us in supporting the people sharing science to drive real, lasting change: buff.ly/TF57C3J ❤️
#ScienceForChange #SciComm
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
From public health to conservation, scientists are working to tackle the world’s biggest challenges—but they need support to make their voices heard.
This #GivingTuesday, join us in supporting the people sharing science to drive real, lasting change: buff.ly/TF57C3J ❤️
#ScienceForChange #SciComm
This #GivingTuesday, join us in supporting the people sharing science to drive real, lasting change: buff.ly/TF57C3J ❤️
#ScienceForChange #SciComm
Come to our Open House, where you can experience the COMPASS approach to building communication & collaboration capacity, & learn more about working with us.
Register here: buff.ly/OAHEF0D
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Register here: buff.ly/OAHEF0D
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
December 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Come to our Open House, where you can experience the COMPASS approach to building communication & collaboration capacity, & learn more about working with us.
Register here: buff.ly/OAHEF0D
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Register here: buff.ly/OAHEF0D
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Are you attending the 11th International #FireEcology & Management Congress this week? Join us for 2 key sessions🔥:
📚 Workshop: Strategic #SciComm for #WildlandFire Experts
🗓 12/2 8:30am – 12:30pm
💬 Roundtable: Communicating “Living w/ Fire”
🗓 12/5 10:40am – 12:20pm
See you there: buff.ly/zaAznaV
📚 Workshop: Strategic #SciComm for #WildlandFire Experts
🗓 12/2 8:30am – 12:30pm
💬 Roundtable: Communicating “Living w/ Fire”
🗓 12/5 10:40am – 12:20pm
See you there: buff.ly/zaAznaV
Roundtable & Workshop at International Fire Ecology and Management Congress | COMPASS
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December 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Are you attending the 11th International #FireEcology & Management Congress this week? Join us for 2 key sessions🔥:
📚 Workshop: Strategic #SciComm for #WildlandFire Experts
🗓 12/2 8:30am – 12:30pm
💬 Roundtable: Communicating “Living w/ Fire”
🗓 12/5 10:40am – 12:20pm
See you there: buff.ly/zaAznaV
📚 Workshop: Strategic #SciComm for #WildlandFire Experts
🗓 12/2 8:30am – 12:30pm
💬 Roundtable: Communicating “Living w/ Fire”
🗓 12/5 10:40am – 12:20pm
See you there: buff.ly/zaAznaV
There's plenty of opportunities to build your communication toolkit with COMPASS before the year ends.
🗓️ Dec. 4 – Open House
🗓️ Dec. 5 – Message Box Practice Session
🗓️ Dec. 12 – Communicating Risk
Follow the link to register: buff.ly/EbseBaU
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
🗓️ Dec. 4 – Open House
🗓️ Dec. 5 – Message Box Practice Session
🗓️ Dec. 12 – Communicating Risk
Follow the link to register: buff.ly/EbseBaU
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
November 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
There's plenty of opportunities to build your communication toolkit with COMPASS before the year ends.
🗓️ Dec. 4 – Open House
🗓️ Dec. 5 – Message Box Practice Session
🗓️ Dec. 12 – Communicating Risk
Follow the link to register: buff.ly/EbseBaU
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
🗓️ Dec. 4 – Open House
🗓️ Dec. 5 – Message Box Practice Session
🗓️ Dec. 12 – Communicating Risk
Follow the link to register: buff.ly/EbseBaU
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
There is still time to register for our in-person workshop in Halifax! Deadline extended to Friday, Nov 28. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
There is still time to register for our in-person workshop in Halifax! Deadline extended to Friday, Nov 28. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Promising examples of progress are emerging from the Boston metropolitan area that show the power of partnership between researchers, government officials, practitioners, and community-based organizations to tackle the extreme heat crisis.
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Collaborative Action in Massachusetts to Counter Extreme Heat
Promising examples of progress are emerging from the Boston metropolitan area that show the power of partnership between researchers, government officials, practitioners, and community-based organizat...
fas.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Promising examples of progress are emerging from the Boston metropolitan area that show the power of partnership between researchers, government officials, practitioners, and community-based organizations to tackle the extreme heat crisis.
fas.org/publication/...
fas.org/publication/...
"On the Indigenous side, oftentimes it’s not the humans who are provided the delegated authority from the creator to make decisions. It is the earth elements, the animals and plants themselves, which actually determine what should happen on the land base."
#NativeAmericanHistoryMonth #Indigenous
#NativeAmericanHistoryMonth #Indigenous
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"On the Indigenous side, oftentimes it’s not the humans who are provided the delegated authority from the creator to make decisions. It is the earth elements, the animals and plants themselves, which actually determine what should happen on the land base."
#NativeAmericanHistoryMonth #Indigenous
#NativeAmericanHistoryMonth #Indigenous
We’re thrilled to share that the Paul M Angell Family Foundation awarded a grant to COMPASS and @savingoceans.bsky.social #BlueParks network! This funding will help #MarineProtectedArea managers and advocates strengthen their communication skills to advance marine biodiversity worldwide. 🌊💙🪸
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We’re thrilled to share that the Paul M Angell Family Foundation awarded a grant to COMPASS and @savingoceans.bsky.social #BlueParks network! This funding will help #MarineProtectedArea managers and advocates strengthen their communication skills to advance marine biodiversity worldwide. 🌊💙🪸
Are you attending the Ocean Frontier Institute's CONVERGE CDR Forum in Halifax this December? Join our workshop: Strategic Communication for the Ocean Climate Science Community on Dec 1 from 1–5 PM. Strengthen your voice and ensure your research resonates!
Register by Nov 21: buff.ly/OtSd1iv
Register by Nov 21: buff.ly/OtSd1iv
November 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Are you attending the Ocean Frontier Institute's CONVERGE CDR Forum in Halifax this December? Join our workshop: Strategic Communication for the Ocean Climate Science Community on Dec 1 from 1–5 PM. Strengthen your voice and ensure your research resonates!
Register by Nov 21: buff.ly/OtSd1iv
Register by Nov 21: buff.ly/OtSd1iv
"Western science and research does not always align with Indigenous ways of life; therefore, it is important to listen to the approaches and how they want things done in their communities." - Dr. Jessica Hernandez, author of Fresh Banana Leaves.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"Western science and research does not always align with Indigenous ways of life; therefore, it is important to listen to the approaches and how they want things done in their communities." - Dr. Jessica Hernandez, author of Fresh Banana Leaves.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican
Great news! 🌎 The Switzer Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Switzer Environmental Fellowships.
Grad students in New England or California working toward environmental impact—apply by Jan 5: www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship/b...
Grad students in New England or California working toward environmental impact—apply by Jan 5: www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship/b...
November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Great news! 🌎 The Switzer Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Switzer Environmental Fellowships.
Grad students in New England or California working toward environmental impact—apply by Jan 5: www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship/b...
Grad students in New England or California working toward environmental impact—apply by Jan 5: www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship/b...
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Next up in our series on career opportunities in ecology: Christopher Adkinson from Geosyntec Consultants & William Bethel from Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Join us 11/18 at 2:00 PM ET for a conversation about career pathways & an opportunity to get direct advice!
https://ow.ly/By6f50XpwP0
https://ow.ly/By6f50XpwP0
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Next up in our series on career opportunities in ecology: Christopher Adkinson from Geosyntec Consultants & William Bethel from Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Join us 11/18 at 2:00 PM ET for a conversation about career pathways & an opportunity to get direct advice!
https://ow.ly/By6f50XpwP0
https://ow.ly/By6f50XpwP0
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Navigating Difficult Conversations ✨
Opinions on climate change & vaccine use are aligned with values that feel hard to work through.
Join us to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
Opinions on climate change & vaccine use are aligned with values that feel hard to work through.
Join us to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Navigating Difficult Conversations ✨
Opinions on climate change & vaccine use are aligned with values that feel hard to work through.
Join us to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
Opinions on climate change & vaccine use are aligned with values that feel hard to work through.
Join us to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
Our co-executive director Heather Mannix had a great time at #OceanFloorExplore last week!
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Our co-executive director Heather Mannix had a great time at #OceanFloorExplore last week!
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We're curating a collection of stories to showcase the dedicated people behind marine carbon dioxide removal field trials. Say hello to Vycarb, a Brooklyn-based startup that’s researching the ocean’s ability to store CO2 through ocean alkalinity enhancement: oceanvisions.org/fieldtrials-...
Vycarb Wants to Supercharge the Ocean’s Climate-Fighting Power
By mimicking and accelerating natural CO₂ storage in seawater, this Brooklyn-based startup is tackling the climate crisis head-on. Meet VyCarb.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We're curating a collection of stories to showcase the dedicated people behind marine carbon dioxide removal field trials. Say hello to Vycarb, a Brooklyn-based startup that’s researching the ocean’s ability to store CO2 through ocean alkalinity enhancement: oceanvisions.org/fieldtrials-...