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For 20 years, COMPASS has invested in supporting scientists to become agents of change. As climate change accelerates, the challenges facing the ocean require bold scientific leadership to advance solutions that are equitable, inclusive, and just. Our new Leaders for Sea Change program will build a dynamic network ready to co-create solutions with local communities...

When I joined COMPASS three years ago, it felt like a time of great change. There was an explosion of interest in science communication, urgent reports on the concerning state of the climate and biodiversity, and a rapidly shifting political landscape. COMPASS itself was an organization navigating its first ever executive transition - a challenging time for any non...

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...

Dear COMPASS community,   We write today to share our sadness and outrage over the continual violence against Black lives in our country. Over the past week, there has been an outpouring of grief and anger following the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many others. The uprisings across the country are responding to the deeply root...

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...