COMPASS Impact Report

Impact Report

Amplifying and Transforming Science

At COMPASS, we’ve always believed that the quality of decisions shaping our shared future depends on science being included in the conversation. That’s why for 25 years, we’ve helped scientists step into those conversations when and where it matters most. To better understand the impact of this work, we recently surveyed our alumni, and the results were powerful.

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Impact by the Numbers

99%

of alumni say that working with COMPASS had a positive impact on their communication and engagement skills.

88%

of alumni say they continue to draw on COMPASS training.

72%

of alumni said COMPASS helped them think about their science, research, or work in new ways.

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I have seen participants begin COMPASS workshops with unease and heavy hearts around having to communicate intricate issues turn into eager participants ready to try out new strategies.

~ COMPASS Guest Expert

I have become more confident in science communication and do not shy away from opportunities for public connections. I really loved my COMPASS training and I recommend it to everyone interested in becoming a stronger science communicator!

~ COMPASS Alum

COMPASS not only gave me a place to practice skills, but it has also given me concrete tools to lean on when I am talking about my science.

~ Kalina Grabb, Dalhousie University

In addition to communication skills, the network has been fantastic - another of the alumni from my cohort and I are now regular collaborators, leading to new directions of applied conservation science that I would not be doing were it not for COMPASS bringing us together.

~ COMPASS Alum

COMPASS helped foster a group of employees at my agency who are committed to ensure the public can better understand the agency’s work.

~ COMPASS Alum

Impact Report

We invite you to read our full impact report to learn more about the people and work behind these numbers. Please share it with others who care about strengthening the role of science in society.

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