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Climate.us is honored to be among the winners of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) Friend of the Planet award for 2026. NCSE granted the award in recognition that Climate.us, “preserves and extends climate content censored from the federal government's websites.” 🌍🧪
ncse.bsky.social National Center for Science Education @ncse.bsky.social · Jul 17
We are excited to announce our 2026 Friend of Darwin and Friend of the Planet award recipients! These awards are presented annually to a select few whose efforts to support NCSE's goal of defending the teaching of evolution and climate science have been truly outstanding. ncse.ngo/friend-darwi...
July 23, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Really nice writeup from @ncse.bsky.social about the #StarTrekPodCrawl!

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Star Trek podcrawl raises $20,000 for NCSE | National Center for Science Education
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March 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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👇 NCSE @ncse.bsky.social Fights Science Disinformation 🧪
evoexplorer.bsky.social John S. Mead @evoexplorer.bsky.social · Jan 21
The next 4 years promise to be an ongoing struggle when it comes to teaching science - please join me (With your voice/reposts/resources) in supporting @ncse.bsky.social - a critical force in pushing back against science misinformation & supporting quality #SciEd.

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NCSE Fights Science Disinformation
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January 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We've added another Science Education Specialist to our staff! Welcome to NCSE, Britt! ncse.ngo/ncse-welcome...
NCSE welcomes Britt Miller | National Center for Science Education
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June 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Have you seen the latest issue of Skeptical Inquirer? The January/February 2025 issue is devoted to "Clear Thinking about Climate" under the guest editorship of Bill Nye— and a number of the authors have connections to NCSE.
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#SciSky #EduSci #climatechange
NCSE represented in a climate issue of Skeptical Inquirer | National Center for Science Education
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January 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Pairs well with this story about the discovery of an amazingly well-preserved bird feather inside a piece of fossilized dinosaur poop: bsky.app/profile/ncse...
ncse.bsky.social National Center for Science Education @ncse.bsky.social · 1d
What a find! Scientists discover a remarkably well-preserved bird feather in dinosaur coprolite. Beyond the gorgeous feather find though, they were able to assess through micro-CT scanning that a dinosaur ate the bird and the bird ate a fish. www.abc.net.au/news/science... #FossilFriday #paleo
Feather discovered in fossilised dinosaur poo is first of its kind
A well-preserved feather discovered inside fossilised dinosaur faeces could help explain why ancestors of modern birds survived the mass extinction.
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September 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM
mammalssuck.bsky.social
Big thanks to @ncse.bsky.social, @nabtbio.bsky.social, & Arizona State University for providing key support for #2025MMM! & Check out these sweet essays at NCSE: ncse.ngo/when-madness... & GOOD SCREAMING ncse.ngo/my-descent-m...
April 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Several experts associated with NCSE were consulted for NPR's coverage of the Scopes trial. ncse.ngo/ncse-nprs-co...
NCSE in NPR's coverage of the Scopes centennial | National Center for Science Education
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July 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Recently, NCSE had the pleasure of sponsoring and attending a Chicago-area climate conference, Climate of H.O.P.E. Read all about it here! https://ncse.ngo/ncse-supports-illinois-climate-conference-draws-nearly-500-teachers #edusky #climateaction #envsci
NCSE supports Illinois climate conference that draws nearly 500 teachers | National Center for Science Education
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March 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Congratulations to a friend of NCSE, Bill Nye the Science Guy! In case you haven't heard, Bill Nye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom! youtu.be/_zd7fEwmlkQ?... #changetheworld #CelebratingScience #SciComm #sciencerules #SciSky #EduSKy
Bill Nye Urges You To Support NCSE
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January 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
mammalssuck.bsky.social
Such a wonderful wide-ranging conversation with Amanda Townley, Director of NCSE, about March Mammal Madness and Science Education!
#2025MMM #2024MMM
December 23, 2024 at 5:01 PM
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Exciting news has arrived! Looking forward to beginning this amazing journey! ncse.ngo/ncse-names-a...
NCSE names Amanda L. Townley next executive director | National Center for Science Education
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October 23, 2023 at 4:02 PM
carlbergstrom.com
The good Dr. has an uncanny ability to be wrong in a maximally patronizing fashion even when pandering to the most benign elements of internet culture.

The NCSE has a lovely teaching module about these results are artifacts of selection bias: people don't take dead or unhurt cats to the vet.
October 18, 2023 at 1:05 AM
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Here I am w/Executive Director Amanda Townley and President Ken Miller with my NCSE Member Card that I had them both sign.
With Amanda Townley holding up my NCSE card Back of my NCSE member card signed by Ken Miller and Amanda Townley With Ken Miller holding up my NCSE card
April 25, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Happy Star Trek Day to our podcasting friends and listeners who raised $20K for NCSE with their Star Trek podcrawl! ncse.ngo/star-trek-po... #StarTrekDay #Trekkies
September 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
restingdinoface.bsky.social
And this year I received the Friend of Darwin award from the NCSE for all the paleo chatter I do.
Friend of Darwin and Friend of the Planet awards for 2024 | National Center for Science Education
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December 15, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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Big thanks to @ncse.bsky.social , @nabtbio.bsky.social , & Arizona State University for providing key support for #2025MMM! & Check out these sweet essays at NCSE: ncse.ngo/when-madness... & GOOD SCREAMING ncse.ngo/my-descent-m...
My descent into Madness (March Mammal Madness, that is) | National Center for Science Education
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March 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Evidence for evolution by natural selection is right here on your body: your skin. We had a fascinating conversation on this topic with paleobiologist and long-time supporter of NCSE, Nina Jablonski. Check out the video! youtu.be/RPqXq3_8jEU?... #anthro #paleosky 🧪
NCSE Member Spotlight: Nina Jablonski
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September 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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We are pleased to welcome our first cohort of Sound Science Fellows! These exceptional scholars will be engaging in deep exploration and collaboration, building upon NCSE’s mission to ensure accurate and evidence-based science education in K-12 schools nationwide.
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NCSE launches new fellowship to tackle science misconceptions | National Center for Science Education
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January 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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NCSE is proud to announce our newest program, Bridging Gaps! "Ultimately, Bridging Gaps is about a shared vision. We believe that scientific literacy is a civic necessity, and achieving it requires more than just a dedicated teacher; it requires an engaged community." ncse.ngo/ncse-launche...
NCSE launches new Bridging Gaps program | National Center for Science Education
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March 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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We have a new Development Associate! Welcome to NCSE, Amy Carver! ncse.ngo/welcome-amy-...
Welcome to Amy Carver | National Center for Science Education
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January 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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NCSE sends congratulations to Neil Shubin on winning the Stephen Jay Gould Prize! https://ncse.ngo/congratulations-neil-shubin-winning-stephen-jay-gould-prize
Congratulations to Neil Shubin on winning the Stephen Jay Gould Prize | National Center for Science Education
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April 9, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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👇 Register now!

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Rick and Lindsay Hunter @palaeobonegirl.bsky.social 's
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ncse.bsky.social National Center for Science Education @ncse.bsky.social · Jan 8
Mark your calendar for 2/12 at 7:00 PM EST/4:00 PST for NCSE and NABT's free Darwin Day webinar! Rick and Lindsay Hunter will share stories from the discovery and excavation of the first-known fossils of Homo naledi. To register - member.nabt.org/event/2026Da... #DarwinDay2026 #EduSky #evobio
Flyer for the webinar. The text reads: 2026 Darwin Day Webinar. Journey Into Darkness: The Allegory of the Cave. Thursday, February 12, 7:00 PM EST. Sponsored by the National Center for Science Education and the National Association of Biology Teachers. Imagery are illustrations of Homo naledi fossils: a skull and a foot. A map drawing of the Rising Star Cave system.
January 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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We've been fighting science disinformation for 42 years. With the current societal landscape and neverending nonsense invading the internet, we’ve had our hands full just a wee bit. If you'd like to support our cause on #GivingTuesday, you can make a gift on our website: ncse.ngo/GivingTuesday24
The image reads: Are you sick of the constant attempts to deliverately mislead kids and the general public about science?! SAME. For 42 years, the National Center for Science Education has led the fight against interference in teaching accurate science. In 1982, physical anthropologist Eugenie Scott established NCSE to combat the ongoing attacks being made on science education by religious fundamentalists. The image reads: By providing resources and legal advice, NCSE has played a pivotal role in stopping numerous attempts made throughout the country to include creationism in science classes. In 2005, NCSE was a driving force for the plaintiffs in the Kitzmiller v. Dover case, which ruled the unconstitutionality of teaching “intelligent design” in public schools. In 2012, NCSE added climate change to its mission after it became clear that politicization of the topic is affecting how it is being taught in schools. The image reads: During the COVID-19 pandemic, NCSE gave teachers resources designed to help students overcome misconceptions and learn how science really works. Written by teachers and for teachers, NCSE unveiled 15 lesson sets, available for free on our website. Most recently, NCSE added DataWISE to its set of lessons, which include activities designed to help students understand science, media, and data literacy, giving them the tools they need to recognize misleading claims. NCSE has always worked alongside and have been supported by teachers, scientists, activists, and parents. Together, we’ve staved off the worst of the attempted incursions into the science classroom. A photo of high schoolers rocking an NCSE science activity involving colorful balloons. The image reads: Everyone deserves to engage with the evidence. As a nonprofit, NCSE’s work would not be possible without the generous support from donors. If you want to join our fight against science disinformation, you can help us out by donating on our website. Even a small amount helps!
December 3, 2024 at 11:24 PM
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How are human minds adapted for stories about nature? Join NCSE and NABT for a free Darwin Day webinar TOMORROW, 2/12 with the founder of March Mammal Madness, Katie Hinde! nabt.wufoo.com/forms/m1dcb9... @nabtbio.bsky.social @mammalssuck.bsky.social @mmmletsgo.bsky.social #iteachbio #2025MMM
Feb 12, 7 ET. A Lioness Walks into an Orca: How Stories Enhance Science Education. Darwin Day Webinar with Katie Hinde. Sponsored by NCSE and NABT. A drawing of a lioness and an orca. Decorative drawings of a pitcher plant, flower of a sundew, and salamander tracks.
February 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM