Sandeep Ravindran
@sandeepr.bsky.social
Freelance Science Writer
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Getting super excited to see fellow science writers at #SciWri25 this weekend! If you're an institutional science communicator, be sure to stop by our table at the Saturday Open House (12-1) and say hi. Can't wait!
TOMORROW: Make plans to join your colleagues online or in person -or both! #SciWri25 registration opens Thursday. Early bird discount available until Oct 1.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Getting super excited to see fellow science writers at #SciWri25 this weekend! If you're an institutional science communicator, be sure to stop by our table at the Saturday Open House (12-1) and say hi. Can't wait!
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Reposting myself, which is a very cool thing to do, trust me.
If you'll be at #SciWri25 next weekend in Chicago, come see this fun panel I'm on!
If you'll be at #SciWri25 next weekend in Chicago, come see this fun panel I'm on!
Going to #SciWri25?? Come to the panel I'm on!
We'll be talking about lessons for science journalists from radio, standup, Shakespeare & fiction. I've heard the presentations from the rest of the panelists, and it's gonna be 🔥
1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9!
We'll be talking about lessons for science journalists from radio, standup, Shakespeare & fiction. I've heard the presentations from the rest of the panelists, and it's gonna be 🔥
1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9!
November 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Reposting myself, which is a very cool thing to do, trust me.
If you'll be at #SciWri25 next weekend in Chicago, come see this fun panel I'm on!
If you'll be at #SciWri25 next weekend in Chicago, come see this fun panel I'm on!
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Happy 15th anniversary to The Open Notebook! If this ridiculously generous project has helped you over the years, this is a great time to donate.
Thread from @siricarpenter.bsky.social at @theopennotebook.bsky.social
Thread from @siricarpenter.bsky.social at @theopennotebook.bsky.social
It’s an opportunity for all those in our community who value the work we do to give back and help ensure that we can keep moving forward, even during these most challenging times. We’d be very grateful for your support today
➡️ www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers.... #TON15
➡️ www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers.... #TON15
The Open Notebook's 15th Anniversary - The Open Notebook
For 15 years, The Open Notebook has been the trusted home for journalists worldwide who cover science. What started as an experiment to demystify the craft of science writing has grown into a vital, g...
www.theopennotebook.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Happy 15th anniversary to The Open Notebook! If this ridiculously generous project has helped you over the years, this is a great time to donate.
Thread from @siricarpenter.bsky.social at @theopennotebook.bsky.social
Thread from @siricarpenter.bsky.social at @theopennotebook.bsky.social
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NEW AWARD ALERT: Enter your boundary-pushing #sciwri visual storytelling by Oct. 24.
🏆 Applications are now open for the Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling!
⭐ This award recognizes visual storytelling that pushes the boundaries of storytelling beyond text.
🗓 Deadline: 11:59 pm ET Oct. 24
Learn more & apply now: forms.gle/2dzXt54t6kSi...
⭐ This award recognizes visual storytelling that pushes the boundaries of storytelling beyond text.
🗓 Deadline: 11:59 pm ET Oct. 24
Learn more & apply now: forms.gle/2dzXt54t6kSi...
October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
NEW AWARD ALERT: Enter your boundary-pushing #sciwri visual storytelling by Oct. 24.
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Attending #SJF25? Check out the panel I’m moderating with @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber-Warren & @raminskibba.bsky.social on 10/30, talking about storytelling and trust in science. (Also see e-book giveaway info below!)
Join us at #SJF25 for a virtual panel on Thurs., 10/30 moderated by @siricarpenter.bsky.social with contributors to TON’s forthcoming book “The Best Science Stories and How They Work”: @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber Warren, @raminskibba.bsky.social.
How Journalists Reveal Science as a Human Process through Storytelling - Science Journalism Forum
This panel will explore how journalists can portray science as a human process, with all its uncertainties, challenges, and discoveries. Featuring contributors to The Open Notebook’s forthcoming book,...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Attending #SJF25? Check out the panel I’m moderating with @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber-Warren & @raminskibba.bsky.social on 10/30, talking about storytelling and trust in science. (Also see e-book giveaway info below!)
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“There are few things more dehumanizing than being told by a machine that you’re not real because of your face"
For the last month, I've been speaking to people living with facial differences and disfigurements about how face verification tech is failing them. Spoiler: things aren't going well
For the last month, I've been speaking to people living with facial differences and disfigurements about how face verification tech is failing them. Spoiler: things aren't going well
When Face Recognition Doesn’t Know Your Face Is a Face
An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services.
www.wired.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
“There are few things more dehumanizing than being told by a machine that you’re not real because of your face"
For the last month, I've been speaking to people living with facial differences and disfigurements about how face verification tech is failing them. Spoiler: things aren't going well
For the last month, I've been speaking to people living with facial differences and disfigurements about how face verification tech is failing them. Spoiler: things aren't going well
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Don't miss this piece in @thetransmitter.bsky.social by @vcallier.bsky.social on @danielkronauer.bsky.social's latest work! His lab discovered that a protective screen of spurious transcriptional activity enables each olfactory neuron to express exactly one out of hundreds of olfactory receptors.
Ant olfactory neurons reveal new gene regulation mechanism
The mechanism enables each olfactory neuron in the ant to express exactly one out of hundreds of olfactory receptors.
www.thetransmitter.org
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Don't miss this piece in @thetransmitter.bsky.social by @vcallier.bsky.social on @danielkronauer.bsky.social's latest work! His lab discovered that a protective screen of spurious transcriptional activity enables each olfactory neuron to express exactly one out of hundreds of olfactory receptors.
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Plus, we’re giving away 10 free e-books of The Craft of Science Writing, published by @uchicagopress.bsky.social! Tell us, what does trust in science journalism mean to you? We’ll collect responses in the comments here and you could win a free electronic copy!
The Craft of Science Writing
An indispensable guide for media professionals, scientists, and educators who want to hone their science writing craft or provide a resource for students.
www.theopennotebook.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Plus, we’re giving away 10 free e-books of The Craft of Science Writing, published by @uchicagopress.bsky.social! Tell us, what does trust in science journalism mean to you? We’ll collect responses in the comments here and you could win a free electronic copy!
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We’re proud to partner with the Science Journalism Forum again this year, and you can use code TON50 for 50% off all ticket types at sciencejf.com!
Science Journalism Forum
virtual multilingual global event where science journalists, writers, publishers, scientists, students, and academia can share new ideas and thoughts in science journalism
sciencejf.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We’re proud to partner with the Science Journalism Forum again this year, and you can use code TON50 for 50% off all ticket types at sciencejf.com!
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Join us at #SJF25 for a virtual panel on Thurs., 10/30 moderated by @siricarpenter.bsky.social with contributors to TON’s forthcoming book “The Best Science Stories and How They Work”: @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber Warren, @raminskibba.bsky.social.
How Journalists Reveal Science as a Human Process through Storytelling - Science Journalism Forum
This panel will explore how journalists can portray science as a human process, with all its uncertainties, challenges, and discoveries. Featuring contributors to The Open Notebook’s forthcoming book,...
sciencejf.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Join us at #SJF25 for a virtual panel on Thurs., 10/30 moderated by @siricarpenter.bsky.social with contributors to TON’s forthcoming book “The Best Science Stories and How They Work”: @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber Warren, @raminskibba.bsky.social.
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Journalist here
I’m interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. I’m on Signal ginnyg.04
Reposts are appreciated!
I’m interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. I’m on Signal ginnyg.04
Reposts are appreciated!
October 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Journalist here
I’m interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. I’m on Signal ginnyg.04
Reposts are appreciated!
I’m interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. I’m on Signal ginnyg.04
Reposts are appreciated!
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New — I was fortunate to speak in front of students and faculty at Grinnell College in Iowa tonight about the business of independent journalism, the current state of media under Trump 2.0, and billionaire control.
I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:
I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:
Truth, morality and independence in journalism under the second Trump regime
My full remarks to students and faculty at Grennell College.
www.thehandbasket.co
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
New — I was fortunate to speak in front of students and faculty at Grinnell College in Iowa tonight about the business of independent journalism, the current state of media under Trump 2.0, and billionaire control.
I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:
I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:
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And now for some backstory -- Bringing the Science Reporting Navigator into the world (out TODAY at @theopennotebook.bsky.social) was a true journey.
www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
And now for some backstory -- Bringing the Science Reporting Navigator into the world (out TODAY at @theopennotebook.bsky.social) was a true journey.
www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...
www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...
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DEAL ALERT: Take advantage of early bird rates for #SciWri25! For writers, editors, authors, journalists, institutional writers, communications managers, students, and anyone working to translate science for the non-scientist. Join us.
Early bird rates end tomorrow, Oct. 1
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Early bird rates end tomorrow, Oct. 1
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September 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
DEAL ALERT: Take advantage of early bird rates for #SciWri25! For writers, editors, authors, journalists, institutional writers, communications managers, students, and anyone working to translate science for the non-scientist. Join us.
Early bird rates end tomorrow, Oct. 1
sciencewriters2025.o...
Early bird rates end tomorrow, Oct. 1
sciencewriters2025.o...
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We have some exciting (and some bittersweet) news at @theopennotebook.bsky.social today! 🧵 🧪
September 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We have some exciting (and some bittersweet) news at @theopennotebook.bsky.social today! 🧵 🧪
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and as of today, to welcome her into the role of ✨Deputy Executive Director✨ at @theopennotebook.bsky.social. Congratulations and thank you, Rachel! www.theopennotebook.com/editorial-te...
Editorial Team - The Open Notebook
Meet the people of The Open Notebook. Siri Carpenter, co-founder and editor-in-chief. Jeanne Erdmann, co-founder and editor-at-large.
www.theopennotebook.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
and as of today, to welcome her into the role of ✨Deputy Executive Director✨ at @theopennotebook.bsky.social. Congratulations and thank you, Rachel! www.theopennotebook.com/editorial-te...
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We have a little more than $800 to go to reach our goal!
Help the The Natural History Society of Maryland fund their new shark science and conservation exhibit, which I'm working with them to design! 🧪🦑🌎🦈
www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...
Help the The Natural History Society of Maryland fund their new shark science and conservation exhibit, which I'm working with them to design! 🧪🦑🌎🦈
www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...
www.southernfriedscience.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We have a little more than $800 to go to reach our goal!
Help the The Natural History Society of Maryland fund their new shark science and conservation exhibit, which I'm working with them to design! 🧪🦑🌎🦈
www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...
Help the The Natural History Society of Maryland fund their new shark science and conservation exhibit, which I'm working with them to design! 🧪🦑🌎🦈
www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...
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“We’re the ones seeking something from this community, so we should be able to compromise as much as we can,” says @clahchischiligi.bsky.social, in this story from @willvh.bsky.social, with @johnvaillant.bsky.social, @ohyeahitscouch.bsky.social and others.
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Outside In: Covering Communities as an Outsider - The Open Notebook
Plenty of important science stories happen in communities where some people, for a variety of valid reasons, might be hesitant to talk to journalists coming from outside their borders or culture. That...
www.theopennotebook.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
“We’re the ones seeking something from this community, so we should be able to compromise as much as we can,” says @clahchischiligi.bsky.social, in this story from @willvh.bsky.social, with @johnvaillant.bsky.social, @ohyeahitscouch.bsky.social and others.
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I'm headed to Notre Dame next week to give a public lecture on Thursday 9/25 about science writing in an age of all this. Details here: science.nd.edu/events/2025/...
An Evening With Carl Zimmer, science journalist and book author
Carl Zimmer is an award-winning New York Times columnist and author of 15 books about science. His talk, "Science, science communications and science jo...
science.nd.edu
September 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I'm headed to Notre Dame next week to give a public lecture on Thursday 9/25 about science writing in an age of all this. Details here: science.nd.edu/events/2025/...
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If you're an early-career journalist, consider applying for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's paid, mentored fellowship and follow in the footsteps of @katherinejwu.com, @janehu.bsky.social, @sciwriabdul.bsky.social, @1juliarosen.bsky.social, @celiaford.bsky.social and many more! Deadline: 10/31.
Applications are OPEN for our early-career fellowship program supported by the @bwfund.bsky.social!
Work with a mentor to plan, report, and write articles for The Open Notebook and become part of the TON team. 🧵
Work with a mentor to plan, report, and write articles for The Open Notebook and become part of the TON team. 🧵
Early-Career Fellowship Program - The Open Notebook
Every year, The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. This ten-month program offers fellows the opportunity to explore their career interests ...
www.theopennotebook.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
If you're an early-career journalist, consider applying for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's paid, mentored fellowship and follow in the footsteps of @katherinejwu.com, @janehu.bsky.social, @sciwriabdul.bsky.social, @1juliarosen.bsky.social, @celiaford.bsky.social and many more! Deadline: 10/31.
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So thrilled to get to know the newest cohort of @theopennotebook.bsky.social's Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring program. Led by the incomparable @sandeepr.bsky.social, this program brings together 16 early-career science journalists for three months of guided discussion & peer support.
Welcome to the September 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program cohort at The Open Notebook! www.theopennotebook.com/2025/09/12/w...
Welcome to Our Newest Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program Cohort - The Open Notebook
Welcome to the September 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program cohort! This program brings together 16 early-career science journalists for a three-month peer-mentoring experience.
www.theopennotebook.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
So thrilled to get to know the newest cohort of @theopennotebook.bsky.social's Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring program. Led by the incomparable @sandeepr.bsky.social, this program brings together 16 early-career science journalists for three months of guided discussion & peer support.
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Welcome to the September 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program cohort at The Open Notebook! www.theopennotebook.com/2025/09/12/w...
Welcome to Our Newest Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program Cohort - The Open Notebook
Welcome to the September 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program cohort! This program brings together 16 early-career science journalists for a three-month peer-mentoring experience.
www.theopennotebook.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Welcome to the September 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program cohort at The Open Notebook! www.theopennotebook.com/2025/09/12/w...
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Would you like some good news? A new vaccine has just been approved for protecting koalas from chlamydia, which is one of their leading causes of death.
Australia approves first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia
A vaccine to protect Australia's koalas against chlamydia has been approved for the first time, a development that scientists believe could stop the spread of the deadly disease that has ravaged populations of the beloved endangered animal.
www.reuters.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Would you like some good news? A new vaccine has just been approved for protecting koalas from chlamydia, which is one of their leading causes of death.
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I’m giving a (rescheduled until Thursday) free public talk about marine biology, ocean conservation, and sharks!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Why Sharks Matter: The science and law of saving threatened sharks from extinction. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining t...
Sharks are some of the most ecologically important, most threatened, and most misunderstood animals on Earth. Learn all about them with a presentation from marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shif...
us02web.zoom.us
September 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I’m giving a (rescheduled until Thursday) free public talk about marine biology, ocean conservation, and sharks!
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Mongabay is looking for an investigative researcher (buff.ly/Rx8t1EF) and reporter and an investigations editor (buff.ly/zFNwIoR ). (Both remote).
Investigative Researcher and Reporter
Overview Founded in 1999, Mongabay is an award-winning environmental science and conservation news organization, which publishes original news on a daily basis in an objective (does not advocate),…
mongabay.org
September 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Mongabay is looking for an investigative researcher (buff.ly/Rx8t1EF) and reporter and an investigations editor (buff.ly/zFNwIoR ). (Both remote).