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.
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/compassscicomm
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/compassscicomm
✨ 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!
Throughout November, we take time to recognize and honor the the history, culture, and contributions of our Indigenous friends and colleagues.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #AmericaIndian
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #AmericaIndian
November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Throughout November, we take time to recognize and honor the the history, culture, and contributions of our Indigenous friends and colleagues.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #AmericaIndian
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #AmericaIndian
Many science topics feel scary these days!
Opinions on climate change & vaccine use may be aligned with values that are hard to work through.
Join us on Nov. 14 to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
Opinions on climate change & vaccine use may be aligned with values that are hard to work through.
Join us on Nov. 14 to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Many science topics feel scary these days!
Opinions on climate change & vaccine use may be aligned with values that are hard to work through.
Join us on Nov. 14 to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
Opinions on climate change & vaccine use may be aligned with values that are hard to work through.
Join us on Nov. 14 to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
"By the end of the course they have transformed how they talk about their work. This change is so positive for them - you can see it in their excitement! It motivates them."
#ScienceCommunication #LeadershipDevelopment #ScienceToAction #CommunicationSkills #COMPASSscicomm
#ScienceCommunication #LeadershipDevelopment #ScienceToAction #CommunicationSkills #COMPASSscicomm
October 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
"By the end of the course they have transformed how they talk about their work. This change is so positive for them - you can see it in their excitement! It motivates them."
#ScienceCommunication #LeadershipDevelopment #ScienceToAction #CommunicationSkills #COMPASSscicomm
#ScienceCommunication #LeadershipDevelopment #ScienceToAction #CommunicationSkills #COMPASSscicomm
✨ This Friday: Outstanding One-Pagers ✨
When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.
Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.
Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
✨ This Friday: Outstanding One-Pagers ✨
When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.
Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.
Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Outstanding One-Pagers ✨
When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.
Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.
Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
October 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Outstanding One-Pagers ✨
When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.
Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.
Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
✨ This Friday: Introduction to Strategic Science Communication ✨
Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!
Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!
Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
October 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
✨ This Friday: Introduction to Strategic Science Communication ✨
Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!
Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!
Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
We are usually deciding whether we agree or disagree with what we're hearing in a conversation.
But what if we stopped inserting our opinions & instead aimed to understand the values & beliefs that are reflected in what our audience is saying?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
But what if we stopped inserting our opinions & instead aimed to understand the values & beliefs that are reflected in what our audience is saying?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
October 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We are usually deciding whether we agree or disagree with what we're hearing in a conversation.
But what if we stopped inserting our opinions & instead aimed to understand the values & beliefs that are reflected in what our audience is saying?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
But what if we stopped inserting our opinions & instead aimed to understand the values & beliefs that are reflected in what our audience is saying?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Introduction to Strategic Science Communication ✨
Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!
Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!
Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
October 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Introduction to Strategic Science Communication ✨
Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!
Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!
Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
With the #GovernmentShutdown underway, many public servants are navigating additional uncertainty. If that’s you, we hope you’ll join us for a free, virtual workshop designed specifically for current & former members of the civil service.
🗓️ 10/8/2025
🔗 buff.ly/TvRz24T
🗓️ 10/8/2025
🔗 buff.ly/TvRz24T
October 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
With the #GovernmentShutdown underway, many public servants are navigating additional uncertainty. If that’s you, we hope you’ll join us for a free, virtual workshop designed specifically for current & former members of the civil service.
🗓️ 10/8/2025
🔗 buff.ly/TvRz24T
🗓️ 10/8/2025
🔗 buff.ly/TvRz24T
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we aim to both celebrate the contributions of our Hispanic colleagues & friends, & highlight the need to continue working towards an equitable conservation movement.
Read more here: buff.ly/0JX17I5
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #HispanicHeritageMonth
Read more here: buff.ly/0JX17I5
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we aim to both celebrate the contributions of our Hispanic colleagues & friends, & highlight the need to continue working towards an equitable conservation movement.
Read more here: buff.ly/0JX17I5
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #HispanicHeritageMonth
Read more here: buff.ly/0JX17I5
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #HispanicHeritageMonth
During National Estuaries Week, we're reflecting on our blue carbon work & the role of coastal ecosystems in storing carbon.
Check out our blog with Dr. Matthew Costa @mangrovematt.bsky.social: buff.ly/8qHDj5A
#NationalEstuariesWeek #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #StrategicMessaging
Check out our blog with Dr. Matthew Costa @mangrovematt.bsky.social: buff.ly/8qHDj5A
#NationalEstuariesWeek #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #StrategicMessaging
September 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
During National Estuaries Week, we're reflecting on our blue carbon work & the role of coastal ecosystems in storing carbon.
Check out our blog with Dr. Matthew Costa @mangrovematt.bsky.social: buff.ly/8qHDj5A
#NationalEstuariesWeek #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #StrategicMessaging
Check out our blog with Dr. Matthew Costa @mangrovematt.bsky.social: buff.ly/8qHDj5A
#NationalEstuariesWeek #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #StrategicMessaging
This free 1-hour event includes a short overview of COMPASS programs and workshops, as well as time for group activities and questions.
Join us on Oct. 1: buff.ly/09AAJJi
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
Join us on Oct. 1: buff.ly/09AAJJi
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This free 1-hour event includes a short overview of COMPASS programs and workshops, as well as time for group activities and questions.
Join us on Oct. 1: buff.ly/09AAJJi
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
Join us on Oct. 1: buff.ly/09AAJJi
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got something for you:
🗓️ Oct 1 – Open House
🗓️ Oct 10 – Intro to Strategic Science Communication
🗓️ Oct 24 – Outstanding One-Pagers
Sign up here: buff.ly/1o6JyGa
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
🗓️ Oct 1 – Open House
🗓️ Oct 10 – Intro to Strategic Science Communication
🗓️ Oct 24 – Outstanding One-Pagers
Sign up here: buff.ly/1o6JyGa
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
September 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got something for you:
🗓️ Oct 1 – Open House
🗓️ Oct 10 – Intro to Strategic Science Communication
🗓️ Oct 24 – Outstanding One-Pagers
Sign up here: buff.ly/1o6JyGa
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
🗓️ Oct 1 – Open House
🗓️ Oct 10 – Intro to Strategic Science Communication
🗓️ Oct 24 – Outstanding One-Pagers
Sign up here: buff.ly/1o6JyGa
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
We're taking time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of our Hispanic colleagues and friends using both current and indigenous knowledge.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage
#HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage
September 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We're taking time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of our Hispanic colleagues and friends using both current and indigenous knowledge.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage
#HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage
Good conflict comes from curiosity and asking questions. It's recognizing the complexity of the world and the passion that other have.
High conflict comes from assumptions, righteousness, and zero-sum thinking
Which one do you want to engage in?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
High conflict comes from assumptions, righteousness, and zero-sum thinking
Which one do you want to engage in?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
September 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Good conflict comes from curiosity and asking questions. It's recognizing the complexity of the world and the passion that other have.
High conflict comes from assumptions, righteousness, and zero-sum thinking
Which one do you want to engage in?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
High conflict comes from assumptions, righteousness, and zero-sum thinking
Which one do you want to engage in?
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
Text size and color, images, graphs, etc. should take your audience on a journey with you. But make sure your visual content isn't hard to follow along with. That will distract from your message.
Join us this Fri. to learn more: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
Join us this Fri. to learn more: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
September 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Text size and color, images, graphs, etc. should take your audience on a journey with you. But make sure your visual content isn't hard to follow along with. That will distract from your message.
Join us this Fri. to learn more: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
Join us this Fri. to learn more: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Strategic Presentations ✨
Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us on Sept. 12 to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic.
Register here: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us on Sept. 12 to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic.
Register here: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
September 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Strategic Presentations ✨
Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us on Sept. 12 to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic.
Register here: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us on Sept. 12 to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic.
Register here: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Strategic Presentations ✨
Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us on Sept. 12 to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic.
Register here: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us on Sept. 12 to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic.
Register here: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
August 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
✨ Upcoming Workshop: Strategic Presentations ✨
Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us on Sept. 12 to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic.
Register here: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us on Sept. 12 to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic.
Register here: buff.ly/bDuQnTg
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
✨ Upcoming Event: Message Box Practice Session ✨
If you've worked with us before, you know that you're never truly done with the Message Box. Join us on Sept. 5 for a practice session.
Register here: buff.ly/L8gnpaJ
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
If you've worked with us before, you know that you're never truly done with the Message Box. Join us on Sept. 5 for a practice session.
Register here: buff.ly/L8gnpaJ
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
August 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
✨ Upcoming Event: Message Box Practice Session ✨
If you've worked with us before, you know that you're never truly done with the Message Box. Join us on Sept. 5 for a practice session.
Register here: buff.ly/L8gnpaJ
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
If you've worked with us before, you know that you're never truly done with the Message Box. Join us on Sept. 5 for a practice session.
Register here: buff.ly/L8gnpaJ
#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging
Presenting at a community meeting or meeting with a policymaker? A great one-pager can help amplify your message.
👉 Check out our blog post with tips (and an example!) on making one-pagers that are clear, effective, and memorable: www.compassscicomm.org/how-to-craft...
#SciComm #OnePager
👉 Check out our blog post with tips (and an example!) on making one-pagers that are clear, effective, and memorable: www.compassscicomm.org/how-to-craft...
#SciComm #OnePager
August 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Presenting at a community meeting or meeting with a policymaker? A great one-pager can help amplify your message.
👉 Check out our blog post with tips (and an example!) on making one-pagers that are clear, effective, and memorable: www.compassscicomm.org/how-to-craft...
#SciComm #OnePager
👉 Check out our blog post with tips (and an example!) on making one-pagers that are clear, effective, and memorable: www.compassscicomm.org/how-to-craft...
#SciComm #OnePager
Organizers! Experience the COMPASS approach to building communication and collaboration capacity, and learn more about working with us.
Join us this Friday: buff.ly/G3CnZYf
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
Join us this Friday: buff.ly/G3CnZYf
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
August 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Organizers! Experience the COMPASS approach to building communication and collaboration capacity, and learn more about working with us.
Join us this Friday: buff.ly/G3CnZYf
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
Join us this Friday: buff.ly/G3CnZYf
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
Organizers! Experience the COMPASS approach to building communication and collaboration capacity, and learn more about working with us.
Join us on Aug. 15: buff.ly/G3CnZYf
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
Join us on Aug. 15: buff.ly/G3CnZYf
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
August 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Organizers! Experience the COMPASS approach to building communication and collaboration capacity, and learn more about working with us.
Join us on Aug. 15: buff.ly/G3CnZYf
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse
Join us on Aug. 15: buff.ly/G3CnZYf
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse