Kelly Tyrrell

The Open Notebook's 15th Anniversary - The Open Notebook For 15 years, The Open Notebook has been the trusted home for journalists worldwide who cover science. What started as an experiment to demystify the craft of science writing has grown into a vital, g...

Hey, #ScriWri25 and Chicago-area science writers, come help us celebrate 15 years of TON! On Nov. 8 from 7-10 pm, we'll be hanging at Harp & Fiddle in Uptown Ridge with snacks, a raffle (merch! books!), and excellent camaraderie. #TON15
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The real costs of research funding cuts UW–Madison could lose tens of millions of dollars in annual research support due to a proposed change in federal funding. But what’s really at stake? The university’s ability to advance life-saving re

Without indirect costs from agencies like the NIH, potentially life-saving research would become slower and less ambitious.

Here is an incredible explainer about "indirects" from @uwmadison.bsky.social science writer @will-cushman.bsky.social and art director Danielle Lamberson Philipp. 🧪

I just learned that the entire press team at the FDA was fired last week. The *entire* press team.

It's difficult to grasp how bizarre this is.

To wrap my brain around the idea, I made a list of things the FDA is responsible for, and that reporters now have no one at the agency to ask about... 🧪🛟

ICYMI, @uwmadison.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Some great @uwgeologymuseum.bsky.social news here (from late last year).

One Size Does Not Fit All: How to Make Sense of Different Kinds of Scientific Studies - The Open Notebook Just as journalism contains different kinds of stories, from profiles to editorials, scientific studies also come in several different flavors. And not all should be considered equal. When writing abo...

Diving into a meta-analysis this week and found this great explainer on different kinds of scientific studies by @kellyperil.bsky.social on @theopennotebook.bsky.social:

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NASW "PIO Committee" Member Survey Dec. 2024 New co-chairs Lauren Quinn and Gary Werner want to hear from you! Please share your thoughts below. You can also reach us anytime at pio@nasw.org.

Are you a science writer at a university, federal agency or other institution? The @sciencewriters.org PIO Committee wants to hear from you by Jan. 22! Take this survey to share what kind of programming you may be interested in in 2025, and share how you'd like to get involved. 🧪

This is a crisis. We need independent media for a functioning democracy.

I hope you enjoy it!

One of my favorite places with one of my favorite people, talking about one of my favorite things!!

New astronomy products to be thankful for Check out the newest telescopes, accessories, books, and more from the top brands in the industry this November.

When Astronomy Magazine lists your book as a “New Astronomy Product to Be Thankful For” 🥹 #scicomm

Will do!

Sorry I missed it!!

So glad you made it!

Heads up, #sciwri24!

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This will be a great, don’t-miss event! You don’t have to be pre-registered to attend.

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Welcome, y'all, to our ScienceWriters2024 national conference! Wishing everyone a safe, joyous, and productive weekend of learning and networking here at #SciWri24 in Raleigh.

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I don’t think I realized it was your first, Peter!! Welcome!!

Anyone else excited to get a SCONC skunk in their bag!? #SciWri24

I can’t wait, Jeff!

Headed to RDU today for #SciWri24. Who will I see there!?

It's that most wonderful time of year for science journalists, comms officers, writers, editors, authors, and other communicators: our national conference begins Friday! Follow #SciWri24 on Bluesky + LinkedIn for chatter. (Extra thanks to @sconc.bsky.social friends for their warm welcome!!) 🧡🧪

I am honored to serve another two years as part of an organization that has meant a lot to me over the years (more than a decade now -- when did I get old!?)! And so very grateful to serve alongside so many great people.

Join us here!

I have a cool cousin, too!! Thank you, Mike!!

I’m really proud of this book - my first - and I hope, if you read it, you find yourself inspired to peer at the night sky and share what you see with others.

Chasing the Stars: How the Astronomers of Observatory Hill Transformed Our Understanding of the Universe a book by James Lattis and Kelly Tyrrell A richly illustrated history of Wisconsin's astronomical innovations Explore the remarkable story of Wisconsin astronomers whose curiosity, persistence, and innovation helped us better understand our...

You can find Chasing the Stars in all the usual places, but do consider supporting local shops. Here’s a great place to go online (though holy moly, it appears to be on back order!! Whoa!!).

And today, we will be at one of our local bookstores (Siri’s!) for conversation about the book and how it came about. You can join in person or via livestream. Register here.

The history of astronomy at UW-Madison; Passion for amateur rocketry We talk to authors of new book “Chasing the Stars,” James Lattis and Kelly Tyrrell, about the history and astronomical impact of the Washburn Observatory on the UW-Madison campus. Then, […]

Jim and I spent some time talking to Larry Meiller on Wisconsin Public Radio yesterday and you can listen to a recording here.