Posts by: Amanda Stanley

Nancy Baron, Director of Science Outreach and author of “Escape from the Ivory Tower”, has been with COMPASS since just after its founding. Executive Director Amanda Stanley recently interviewed Nancy to reflect on 20 years of leadership in science communication and engagement. What was the landscape for science communication and ocean conservation like when C...

The world has changed dramatically in a few short weeks. A month ago I welcomed friends and colleagues to my hometown of Seattle for a celebration of COMPASS’ 20th anniversary at the AAAS meeting; now Seattle is utterly transformed. We’re all trying to understand what is happening, recognizing there's a lot we don't know, and making the best decisions we can in the face of uncertainty...

For 20 years, COMPASS has been a pioneer in the effort to bring science into public conversation. We’ve trained thousands of scientists, and provided the strategy and connections to make real change possible. We know that individuals power the programs, strategies, and networks working to create a future that protects the well being of both people and nature. Ove...

For COMPASS, 2020 marks 20 years of supporting scientists to engage effectively and navigate conversations and connections to extend their impact beyond the lab and field. Our relationships are at the heart of what we do, so we hope you’ll be able to join us throughout our 20th year as we celebrate what we’ve accomplished together. We couldn’t do it without y...

It’s hard to believe that 2020 is just around the corner! It’s going to be a significant year for COMPASS— we'll be celebrating our 20th anniversary!   Many organizations never make it this far. Nonprofits work with limited resources on big, complex topics in a big, complex world. That COMPASS has reached this milestone is a testament both to our visi...