Center for Public Engagement with Science

The March Cincinnati Science Roundup is here! 🌱🔬

Explore urban reforestation, grafting, zoo conservation & more:
🔗 ucengagingscience.org/2026/03/03/c...

Featuring: @green-umbrella.bsky.social @cincinnatizoo.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org

#SciComm #Cincinnati #STEM

Supporting PEWS Annual Fundraising Drive! In recognition of Giving Tuesday, PEWS leadership is proud to launch our first fund drive. Through the generous support of The Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Foundation, we …

⏳ It's not too late to support PEWS! Our fund drive ends this weekend, and we are 60% to our $20K stretch goal. 🎯

All donations matched by The Montgomery Foundation! Double your impact today:
🔗 ucengagingscience.org/supporting-t...

#SciComm #SupportScience

Read "Mothers as Science Storytellers" FREE online until Mar 12! 📖

New in the @universitypress.cambridge.org series edited by @apotochnik.bsky.social & @mjacquart.bsky.social.

🔗 www.cambridge.org/core/element...

#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #STEM #ScienceStorytelling

The Physics + Dance Lab (supported by the National Science Foundation) explores arts & STEM! 🩰⚛️

PEWS' @mjacquart.bsky.social is partnering on the project.

HS & Undergrads: Apply by March 9! 👇
ucengagingscience.org/2026/02/24/p...

#SciComm #STEAM #Physics #Cincy

#SciComm #ScienceCareers #Cincy

Explore careers in public engagement! 🌍🔬

Join PEWS on March 3rd to discover opportunities for STEM, humanities, and social science students. Featuring Kate Schroder, Michelle Burbage & Brenda Hunda (@cincymuseum.bsky.social).

🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP!

Explore careers in public engagement! 🌍🔬

Join PEWS on March 3 for a panel with Kate Schroder (Interact for Health), Dr. Michelle Burbage (UC Medicine) & Dr. Brenda Hunda (@cincymuseum.bsky.social).

🔗 ucengagingscience.org/2026/02/17/p...

#SciComm #ScienceCareers #Cincy

We were back at the @cincymuseum.bsky.social this past weekend! UC students shared hands-on science experiences with museum visitors. 🧪✨

#SciComm #Science #Cincinnati #Museum #AcademicSky #PublicEngagement

#ScienceHarvest #CincyKids #STEM #UCPews

This month at Science Harvest ❄️🔬 Kids will make their own mini lava lamps! 🌋

They’ll mix ingredients and explore reactionary properties to create a fun, colorful decoration. 🧪✨

📍 Wed, Feb 18 | 4–7 PM | Northside Farmers Market
🔗 Learn more: ucengagingscience.org/science-harv...

PEWS is seeking 5-6 industry partners for our Summer 2026 Sustainability Fellowships! 🌱

We connect you with top UC grad students for 12-week projects. We handle the recruiting, admin, and payroll!

📩 Email engagingscience@uc.edu to learn more.

#Sustainability #CincyBusiness #FutureLeaders

Starts TOMORROW! ⏳

UC students: Earn 1 credit learning science communication at @cincymuseum.bsky.social !

🗓️ Feb 14 & 21
🥪 Lunch included!

Register now: ucengagingscience.org/sharing-scie...

#SciComm #UC #STEM

#SciArt #Cincy #Environment #Theatre

New on YouTube! 🎥🌿

Watch "Where We Are Planted," a verbatim theatre performance where SCPA students bring real Cincinnati environmental stories to life.

From Mill Creek to urban gardens, hear how our community connects with nature.

📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOG4...

#SciComm #Journalism #PEWS #FactCheck

Now on the blog: A report back from Dr. Vanessa Schipani's visit to PEWS! 🗳️🧪

We discuss key takeaways from her workshop on communicating science across political divides and her work with @factcheck.org.

📖 Read the recap:
ucengagingscience.org/2026/02/09/j...

#SciComm #UC #STEM #GradStudent

Earn 1 credit in just 2 days! 🎓🏛️

Join the Sharing Science Experience at the Cincinnati Museum Center this Spring.

Open to ALL UC students, you'll learn to communicate research and engage the public.

🗓️ Feb 14 & 21 (10am-5pm)
🥪 Lunch provided!

Learn more: ucengagingscience.org/sharing-scie...

#SciComm #CincyScience #PublicEngagement #STEM

Stay curious. Stay connected. 📬🧠

Want to be the first to know about hands-on science events, research stories, and ways to get involved with PEWS?

Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox!

👇 Sign up today:
mail.ucengagingscience.org/sign-up

#SciComm #Botany #TeamUC #Research

New digs for 125,000+ plants! 🌿📦

The UC Herbarium has officially moved from Crosley Tower to a state-of-the-art facility in Rieveschl Hall.

See how this upgrade (supported by the National Science Foundation) is helping researchers preserve and digitize botany history: www.uc.edu/news/article...

🚨 HAPPENING NOW (4 PM):

Join PEWS at Clifton Court Hall 5280 for a workshop on science comms & polarization with Dr. Vanessa Schipani.

Former FactCheck.org journalist turned philosopher. Don't miss it!

📍 CCH 5280 ⏰ 4:00-6:00 PM 🍕 Refreshments available!

#SciComm #Cincy #FactCheck

Cincy Science Roundup: Feb Edition! 🍁🕷️

Featuring maple tapping, restoration, & spider courtship.

Events from @green-umbrella.bsky.social, @cincynature.bsky.social , & @greatparks.bsky.social.

Full list: ucengagingscience.org/2026/02/04/c...

#CincinnatiScience #UCPEWS

New from SEaS! 🌍🎓

We are now offering a Graduate Micro-credential in Sustainability.

Open to: ✅ All UC Grad Students ✅ Non-degree seeking professionals

Add this credential to your portfolio today! Apply here: www.artsci.uc.edu/programs-deg...

#Sustainability #HigherEd #Cincy #GreenCareers

#SciComm #FactCheck #Cincy

How do we communicate science in a polarized world? 🗳️

Join PEWS on Feb 5 (4-6 PM) for a workshop with Dr. Vanessa Schipani from UPenn—former FactCheck.org journalist turned philosopher of science.

📍 Clifton Court Hall 5280 🍕 Free refreshments!

Register here: forms.gle/uMfxaHCgDgKz...

#SustainabilityAtUC #Bearcats #Cincy

Friday is here! 🌿 Check out the lineup for Sustainability@UC Week today (Jan 30):

🎲 Environmental Storytelling through Games (UC Game Lab)
♻️ Hub Recycling Dropoff (Lindner Atrium)
🎬 Film Screening: "When Silence Becomes the Song" (CCH 1170)

Don't miss the documentary and director talk! 🍿

Happening TONIGHT (1/29) at Clifton Court Hall! 🌿

♻️ 4-6 PM: Hub Recycling Dropoff (Lindner Atrium)
📊 5-6:30 PM: Poster Session (CCH Lobby)
🏆 6:30 PM: Sustainability Awards (CCH 1170)
🗣️ 7:30 PM: Keynote w/ Dr. Teresa Mares (CCH 1170)

See you there! 🐾

#SustainabilityAtUC #Bearcats