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Thu, Mar 19Virtual Event (Zoom); Free!Connect with fellow Appalachian science communicators in a relaxed virtual chat. We'll have a few prompts to spark discussion, but it's an open space for questions and conversation.
Tue, Mar 24Virtual event via ZoomJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Amy Clark on language, identity and the power of storytelling in shaping how Appalachia is understood within the region and beyond.
Sat, Mar 28Ijams Nature CenterJoin AppSciComm for a guided walk at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee! Learn about why it’s cool and critical to capture carbon and explore native carbon-capturing Tennessee plants during a guided walk on the Ijams grounds.
Wed, Feb 18Zoom; Free for members, $7 for non-membersJoin filmmaker, author and educator Tom Hansell in conversation about building community trust to tell visual stories that authentically reflect the region.
Thu, Dec 11Virtual Event (Zoom); Free!Connect with fellow Appalachian science communicators in a relaxed virtual chat. We'll have a few prompts to spark discussion, but it's an open space for questions and conversation.
Sat, Nov 08ChicagoJoin AppSciComm for a night out in Chicago at SciWri 2025.
Thu, Oct 23Virtual Event (Zoom); Free!Join us for a casual virtual meet-and-greet this October. Open to all, whether or not you're attending SciWri.
Wed, Jun 11Zoom; Free for members, $7 for non-membersAs federal policies continue to shift around research priorities, diversity initiatives, and public funding, science communicators and PIOs are facing new – and often urgent – questions. Join the AppSciComm community for an open forum to share how institutions are responding.
Wed, May 14Zoom; Free for members, $7 for non-membersAI tools are advancing, and so is our understanding of how they can be useful (or harmful) in the work of science communication. Join members of the AppSciComm community for an informal discussion of whether AI tools have a place in institutional science writing or journalism.
Tue, Apr 22Chadwick Arboretum, Trellis entranceJoin us for an Earth Day tour at Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens on The Ohio State University Columbus campus!
Wed, Feb 26Zoom; Free for members, $7 for non-membersJoin Cynthia Graber, co-host of the award-winning podcast Gastropod, to learn about the inner workings of creating and producing a science podcast.
Thu, Oct 17Virtual EventJoin AppSciComm for a virtual coffee chat at #SciWri24 (virtual portion)! Bring a beverage and come meet other science communicators from the Appalachian region and chat about work, careers, the unique challenges we face working in Appalachia, or anything else.
Tue, Aug 20Orange Hat BreweryJoin us for a fun-filled trivia night at Orange Hat Brewery in Knoxville! Test your knowledge and enjoy the company of colleagues at this free meet-up organized by the Appalachian Science Communicators.
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