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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...

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...

One of the most exciting and impactful aspects of our work is bringing people together. That’s why we’re so excited to share the 15 outstanding science leaders comprising the second cohort of the Scientist Sentinels: Civic Engagement & Leadership Program. COMPASS's Assistant Director of Policy Engagement Heather Mannix and Deputy Director Karen McLeod will ...

Fall has officially arrived in North America. Leaves are turning brilliant colors and falling from trees, there’s a crispness in the air, and birds are migrating south for the winter in characteristic ‘Vs’. Nature has long provided inspiration and insight for human endeavors, and so it feels particularly appropriate that the SciComm Training Network Summit to...