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Bringing science to the conversation since 1998 via training for journalists, researchers, & other science communicators. #InclusiveSciComm
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Metcalf's Executive Director Fara Warner joins the Media Transformation Challenge cohort this month thinking of ways journalism can go beyond documenting climate challenges to inspire meaningful action. We're excited to hear about the new ideas she returns with! ow.ly/HYSU50ZB0cl
Metcalf's Executive Director Fara Warner talking with Schmidt Sciences award winners during a recent Science Translation training at URI
August 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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It was a pleasure hosting 8 @schmidtsciences.bsky.social Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications winners last week! We explored a range of climate and environmental topics during Metcalf's workshop for journalists at @universityofri.bsky.social and @urigso.bsky.social
The Schmidt Sciences award winners and crew about URI's research trawl, Cap'n Bert Schmidt Sciences award winners learn about lobsters at the URI Graduate School of Oceanography Azure Cygler discussing kelp farming and oyster restoration Schmidt Sciences award winners planting trees in the silvopasture at Peckham Farm
August 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Are you part of a New England newsroom and want to get savvy in your science and environment reporting? 🌎✍️ Applications are open for the third cohort of our Climate Ready Newsrooms fellowship! Learn more and apply by July 31:
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A light orange graphic with bright blue text: Climate Ready Newsrooms, 2026-2027, and four photos taken at New England newsrooms during the second cohort of the fellowship. Text: Applications are now open! Metcalf Institute’s Climate Ready Newsrooms fellowship is designed to support New England newsrooms in their efforts to report on the science of climate and environmental change through virtual and in-person coaching and training. Begins Fall 2026, up to 10 newsrooms will be chosen, $1,000 stipend, deadline: July 31
July 9, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Our 2026 AWJ fellows have had a busy week aboard the Cap'n Bert research trawl, in labs learning about PFAS, at an oyster farm, and much more! Today we're distilling the immersions and trainings into learning how to tell the research story for our final day!
2026 AWJ fellows pose for a group photo on URI's research trawl, Cap'n Bert Fellows in a lab learning about microplastics Fellows engaged in PFAS testing at the Lohmann Lab A small barge transports fellows to see oysters at an environmental restoration oyster farm
June 26, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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For our final AWJ spotlight, meet @penelopeoverton.bsky.social of @pressherald.com and Mona Zhang of @politico.com! We can't wait to welcome our cohort of 10 fellows to Rhode Island in a few days!
Learn more: ow.ly/7VHj50ZcPHk
Headshots of 2026 fellows Penelope Overton and Mona Zhang on a colorful blue and orange graphic, with logos for Metcalf Institute and AWJ: The Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists
June 19, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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With AWJ less than a week away, we’re thrilled to introduce our next two fellows: @jimmylovrien.bsky.social and Milliam Murigi! Jimmy covers environmental issues for the @duluthnews.bsky.social, and Milliam is a science journalist in Kenya.
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Headshots of 2026 fellows Jimmy Lovrien and Milliam Murigi on a colorful blue and orange graphic, with logos for Metcalf Institute and AWJ: The Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists
June 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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For the Leeson Lecture, we're taking a deep dive with Metcalf alum Rosanna Xia. When she learned of corroded barrels discovered on the seafloor, her investigation evolved into feature documentary film "Out of Plain Sight," which we're screening next Tuesday! All are welcome!
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A graphic showing the film poster for "Out of Plain Sight" depicting a barrel sinking to the bottom of the ocean, and a headshot of Rosanna Xia. Text: June 23, 2026 Metcalf Institute The Leeson Lecture Screening of "Out of Plain Sight" and conversation with filmmaker, reporter, and Metcalf alum: Rosanna Xia 3-5 PM, URI Bay Campus Special thanks to ecoRI News A still from "Out of Plain Sight" showing students of Dr. David Valentine at UC Santa Barbara standing on the bow of a ship with the Port of Los Angeles in the background. Text: Quote from Rosanna Xia: "The Metcalf fellowship gave me the spark I needed when I was first becoming an environmental reporter, and I am honored and grateful to be coming back this year as the Leeson lecturer. I have been reflecting a lot on my latest project — of turning a print investigation into a feature-length film [“Out of Plain Sight”] — and I look forward to sharing what I learned with everyone.”
June 15, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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We're excited to share a useful feature from @sejorg.bsky.social by our very own Ethan Brown! If you're covering El Niño this summer, this is a great resource for crafting nuanced, climate science-informed articles that best serve your community. Check it out below!
sejorg.bsky.social SEJ — Society of Environmental Journalists @sejorg.bsky.social · Jun 9
Record heat isn't just about El Niño. Climate attribution science helps explain how climate change is influencing extreme weather.

Reporting tips, resources, and 5 questions every journalist should ask during the next extreme climate event.

www.sej.org/publications...
ramatic aerial view of a storm cloud with the headline “How Attribution Science Can Help Reporters on the Heat Beat.” SEJournal feature graphic.
June 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Meet @brookekushwaha.bsky.social and @byaliceli.bsky.social! Our next two #AWJ2026 fellows both have experience covering climate and the environment. Brooke is a reporter for @newbedfordlight.bsky.social, and Alice is a visual journalist.
Read more about the fellows: ow.ly/7kkp50Z6HCe
Headshots of 2026 fellows Brooke Kushwaha and Alice Li on a colorful blue and orange graphic, with logos for Metcalf Institute and AWJ: The Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists
June 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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From Poland to Providence, the next two AWJ fellows come from near and far! Nikola Budzińska is a freelance journalist based in Warsaw, Poland, and Eric Halvarson is the City News Reporter for @thepvdeye.bsky.social. #AWJ2026
Read about all 10 fellows:
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Headshots of 2026 fellows Nikola Budzińska and Eric Halvarson on a colorful blue and orange graphic, with logos for Metcalf Institute and AWJ: The Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists
May 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Save the date! Next up in Metcalf's Annual Lecture Series is the Leeson Lecture on June 23, featuring a screening of @rosannaxia.bsky.social's award-winning documentary, “Out of Plain Sight."
Learn more and register for the free event:
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May 27, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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AWJ is less than a month away! In anticipation of their arrival, we’re counting down to June 21 by highlighting the fellows. First up: @issamahmed.bsky.social and @ellevarela.bsky.social! #AWJ2026
Read more about the fellows:
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A graphic showing headshots of 2026 AWJ fellows Issam Ahmed and Elena Varela Bruess, with the Metcalf and AWJ (Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists) logos.
May 26, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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Generative AI is now embedded in the workflows of major newsrooms, while data centers consume roughly 1.5% of world electricity. How should journalists approach it? Join us May 21 for a training with Yumi Wilson and @soljourno.bsky.social
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A gray and orange graphic with a photo of presenter Yumi Wilson and an image of Earth in the background of text that reads: Covering the Planet with the Tools That Tax It: AI for Climate, Science and Environmental Journalists. In this one-hour session, veteran journalist and San Francisco State University Professor Yumi Wilson covers AI as solutions journalism does, by examining what AI actually does in newsrooms (response), what the evidence shows about its costs and benefits (evidence), what reporters are learning about its best uses (insight), and where it falls short (limitations). May 21 9 AM (PT), 12 PM (ET)" Metcalf and Solutions Journalism logos
May 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Today is #URIDayofGiving! Until midnight, April 28, any donations made to Metcalf will help us reach $5,000, which will be matched by our Advisory Council! Select “RhodyNow: Metcalf Institute” when you donate:
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A photo of a science immersion during Metcalf's Annual Workshop for Journalists with the text: "A gift to Metcalf Institute supports: Knowledge sharing across communities impacted by climate change", and the Metcalf Institute logo and URI Day of Giving logo.
April 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Metcalf's Ethan Brown moderated a panel at the @sejorg.bsky.social conference in Chicago last week, featuring Television Jamaica reporter and Metcalf alum Kelesha Williams and meteorologists Shel Winkley and David Yeomans. Thank you #SEJ2026 for having us!
April 23, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Why give to Metcalf on #URIDayofGiving? With climate science under attack, journalists must be able to communicate environmental and scientific research to their communities – Metcalf helps make this happen.
Donate today: ow.ly/MEel50YO4lI
A graphic showing Metcalf alumni during a science immersion with the "URI Day of Giving 4.28.26" logo, the Metcalf logo, and the text: "A gift to Metcalf Institute supports: Hands-on science training for journalists"
April 22, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Congrats to the 10 fellows selected for the 2026 cohort of Metcalf Institute's Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists! Follow along to hear about these fellows as we spotlight them in the weeks leading up to AWJ!
📰 Learn more: ow.ly/tV5450YKtlT
A colorful blue and red/orange graphic showing a collage of headshots of the 2026 AWJ (Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists) fellows, with the Metcalf Institute logo. From left to right, the fellows pictured are: (top row) Elena Varela Bruess, Brooke Kushwaha; (second row) Issam Ahmed, Eric Halvarson, Milliam Murigi; (third row) Nikola Budzińska, Jimmy Lovrien, Mona Zhang; (bottom row) Alice Li, Penelope Overton
April 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Our friends at the URI @dwell-lab.bsky.social are hosting a Spring Peeper Hike at North Woods this Friday, April 17, at 6 PM, sponsored by the Rita Allen Civic Science Media Grant. A short hike will take participants to a vernal pool to see and listen for frogs! 🌳🐸
A green flyer featuring a frog, leaves, and the following text about the Spring Peeper Hike on Friday, April 17 at 6 PM at URI North Woods: "We welcome everyone, but please note the event is not wheelchair accessible. Join us for a short hike to the vernal pool to see and hear the spring pepper frogs! You'll also fear from wetland scientist Michelle Peach, practice identifying species, and spend time writing and reflecting in the woods. Free pizza, field journals, pencils, and bug spray! Bring a chair or blanket. Look for our tent at the entrance to the North Woods on Flagg Rd. across from the Coastal Institute. Parking spaces are available and do not require a permit for this event. Email Stephanie West-Puckett (stephwp@uri.edu) for more info. Sponsored by Rita Allen Civic Science Media Grant."
April 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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In honor of @localnewsday.bsky.social today, we're celebrating the newsrooms in Metcalf's 2025-2026 Climate Ready Newsrooms cohort – we're excited to continue following their successes! Find out more about all 10 of them on our website: web.uri.edu/metcalf/loca...
The West End News with Metcalf's Fara and Ethan WERU with Metcalf's Fara and Ethan New Hampshire Public Radio with Metcalf's Fara and Ethan WBZ News with Metcalf's Fara and Ethan
April 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Metcalf's Spring Lecture is this Thursday! Author and alum @meerasub.bsky.social offers a preview of what's in store. Sign up for the free, open-to-the-public lecture on April 2 at 5:30 PM at the URI Kingston Campus:
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March 31, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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Drawing Inspiration from young climate activists, Cape Cod author @meerasub.bsky.social imagines a “Better World” in her new graphic novel produced in collaboration with illustrator Danica Novgorodoff. Subramanian will speak on April 2 @metcalfuri.bsky.social. buff.ly/V14Pe0y
March 31, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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We're so excited to kick off our Annual Public Lecture Series with next Thursday's Spring Lecture featuring @meerasub.bsky.social and Elizabeth Rush! Join us for a lively conversation and book signing: April 2, URI Kingston Campus @abetterworldbook.bsky.social
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A photo of Meera Subramanian's new book, A Better World is Possible, next to Elizabeth Rush's book, The Quickening A graphic with light green background showcasing Meera's book, A Better World Is Possible, along with headshots of speakers Meera and Elizabeth, and the text: April 2, 2026, Metcalf Spring Lecture, URI Kingston Campus. 5:30-7:00 PM
March 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Congrats to the three fellows chosen for the 2026 Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA)! We're excited to welcome
@gaeacabico.bsky.social, @jgasspoore.bsky.social, and @nabeelawashington.com to the URI campus in Kingston, May 4-6. 🌊 @uprootproject.bsky.social
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A graphic with blue waves featuring photos of the 2026 Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy fellows: Gaea Cabico, Jordan Gass-Poore', and NaBeela Washington.
March 24, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Our Spring Lecture is only two weeks away! Watch the video for a few of moderator Elizabeth Rush's takeaways from @meerasub.bsky.social's new book, @abetterworldbook.bsky.social, along with her 5-year-old's impressions! 🌍
📚Join us April 2: web.uri.edu/metcalf/news...
March 20, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Metcalf's Fara Warner and Ethan Brown went to Stowe, Vermont for an in-person visit for Climate Ready Newsrooms! Thank you, Vermont Community Newspaper Group for bringing your team together for this important conversation!
📸: Gordon Miller
March 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM