Roberta Kwok
@robertakwok.bsky.social
Freelance writer. Nonfiction science book LOST IN CURIOSITY forthcoming July 7. MIT Knight Fellow 2020-21. Bylines in NY Times, NewYorker.com, Nature, and more. Cover finance/econ for Yale and Northwestern management school pubs. http://www.robertakwok.com
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I talked to experts about steps scientist can take to improve their cybersecurity.
Fav quote: “Every time you order food, you are spraying data into the world"
Many thanks to @isaackamola.bsky.social, @hellobrittparis.bsky.social, @gleemie.bsky.social & others!
Fav quote: “Every time you order food, you are spraying data into the world"
Many thanks to @isaackamola.bsky.social, @hellobrittparis.bsky.social, @gleemie.bsky.social & others!
New @nature.com: Researchers around the world are increasingly under fire. Cybersecurity experts offer six strategies to protect yourself from digital harassment. By @virginiagewin.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
January 14, 2026 at 7:38 PM
I talked to experts about steps scientist can take to improve their cybersecurity.
Fav quote: “Every time you order food, you are spraying data into the world"
Many thanks to @isaackamola.bsky.social, @hellobrittparis.bsky.social, @gleemie.bsky.social & others!
Fav quote: “Every time you order food, you are spraying data into the world"
Many thanks to @isaackamola.bsky.social, @hellobrittparis.bsky.social, @gleemie.bsky.social & others!
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Tuesday, January 13th at 7 PM join The Saint Paul University Club for a book discussion between @jonathanslaght.com and Kawai Strong Washburn on Slaghts latest book, TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES: subtextbooks.com/events/49022
Jonathan C Slaght & Kawai Strong Washburn - Tigers Between Empires | SubText Bookstore
Downtown Saint Paul's Independent Bookstore
subtextbooks.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Tuesday, January 13th at 7 PM join The Saint Paul University Club for a book discussion between @jonathanslaght.com and Kawai Strong Washburn on Slaghts latest book, TIGERS BETWEEN EMPIRES: subtextbooks.com/events/49022
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Like all of Sarah's comics poems, this is gorgeous and has a little knife in it.
Sometimes you think you've gone dark but there's still a little spark inside. Me on loss and grief and love and the return of the light after winter solstice, externally and internally. My latest comics poem is live at The Last Word on Nothing:
lastwordonnothing.com/2026/01/12/w...
lastwordonnothing.com/2026/01/12/w...
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Like all of Sarah's comics poems, this is gorgeous and has a little knife in it.
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Writers, it's time. Scrivener for Creative Writers is back! Join me 1/31 for a 90-minute class that will give you a powerful start to your writing year. Info and signups (and student discount) at jaimegreen.net/classes
January 12, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Writers, it's time. Scrivener for Creative Writers is back! Join me 1/31 for a 90-minute class that will give you a powerful start to your writing year. Info and signups (and student discount) at jaimegreen.net/classes
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If you have a clear sky tonight, Jupiter, Castor, Pollux, and Orion will be a fine sight looking east. 🔭 🧪
January 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM
If you have a clear sky tonight, Jupiter, Castor, Pollux, and Orion will be a fine sight looking east. 🔭 🧪
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Are you a freelancer who is kind of terrible about the business side of things -- you know, like how to do a job you love while also planning for retirement? Me, too!
Good news! @robertakwok.bsky.social is offering a new Investing & Retirement Planning Workshop! 🧪
www.robertakwok.com/teaching
Good news! @robertakwok.bsky.social is offering a new Investing & Retirement Planning Workshop! 🧪
www.robertakwok.com/teaching
Teaching — Roberta Kwok
www.robertakwok.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Are you a freelancer who is kind of terrible about the business side of things -- you know, like how to do a job you love while also planning for retirement? Me, too!
Good news! @robertakwok.bsky.social is offering a new Investing & Retirement Planning Workshop! 🧪
www.robertakwok.com/teaching
Good news! @robertakwok.bsky.social is offering a new Investing & Retirement Planning Workshop! 🧪
www.robertakwok.com/teaching
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I am thrilled that after two years of negotiating we finally have a contract that our members could accept. This document will be a foundation on which we can build a more equitable, flexible and stronger workplace.
It’s official! Members of the Science News Media ratified their first contract. 🎉 🎊
Together, we won:
✅ Guaranteed cost-of-living raises
✅ Separate sick leave
✅ Equity raises for some employees
✅ Just-cause rights
✅ Paid parental leave of 6 weeks
Together, we won:
✅ Guaranteed cost-of-living raises
✅ Separate sick leave
✅ Equity raises for some employees
✅ Just-cause rights
✅ Paid parental leave of 6 weeks
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
I am thrilled that after two years of negotiating we finally have a contract that our members could accept. This document will be a foundation on which we can build a more equitable, flexible and stronger workplace.
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We have an exciting year of reading ahead!
@literaryhub.bsky.social's list of most anticipated books of 2026 has some exciting titles, including forthcoming poetry collection NIGHT OWL by "one of our great nature poets" @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social!
lithub.com/lit-hubs-mos...
@literaryhub.bsky.social's list of most anticipated books of 2026 has some exciting titles, including forthcoming poetry collection NIGHT OWL by "one of our great nature poets" @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social!
lithub.com/lit-hubs-mos...
Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026
After the year we’ve had, there’s no predicting anything about the year that’s to come. But whatever else might be fated to happen (to us) in 2026, there will definitely be books,…
lithub.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
We have an exciting year of reading ahead!
@literaryhub.bsky.social's list of most anticipated books of 2026 has some exciting titles, including forthcoming poetry collection NIGHT OWL by "one of our great nature poets" @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social!
lithub.com/lit-hubs-mos...
@literaryhub.bsky.social's list of most anticipated books of 2026 has some exciting titles, including forthcoming poetry collection NIGHT OWL by "one of our great nature poets" @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social!
lithub.com/lit-hubs-mos...
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if anyone needs a fill-in panelist or moderator for an AWP panel, I'm making some last-minute travel plans and will be there!
January 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
if anyone needs a fill-in panelist or moderator for an AWP panel, I'm making some last-minute travel plans and will be there!
Writers & artists: I'm teaching a workshop on investing and retirement planning in March. If you're feeling unsure about how to invest or nervous that you're not saving enough for retirement, you might find this class helpful: www.robertakwok.com/teaching. Testimonials from past participants:
Teaching — Roberta Kwok
www.robertakwok.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Writers & artists: I'm teaching a workshop on investing and retirement planning in March. If you're feeling unsure about how to invest or nervous that you're not saving enough for retirement, you might find this class helpful: www.robertakwok.com/teaching. Testimonials from past participants:
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Looking for a paid internship? Apply your physics skills to #SciencePolicy, #ScienceCommunication, education, and research – applications close in one week! Students are placed at a wide variety of organizations such as AAPT, APS, Capitol Hill, #STSI etc...
Internships
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January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Looking for a paid internship? Apply your physics skills to #SciencePolicy, #ScienceCommunication, education, and research – applications close in one week! Students are placed at a wide variety of organizations such as AAPT, APS, Capitol Hill, #STSI etc...
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Let's write together in 2026! If you're looking to jumpstart your memoir project—or are already underway & want some support to maintain momentum or figure out next steps—this @thewriterscenter.bsky.social workshop is for you. We'll meet twice a month, starting in February; learn more + apply here:
Memoir Year w/ Nicole Chung - The Writer's Center
Work on your memoir with bestselling author Nicole Chung! This intensive workshop is open to writers working on a memoir or memoir-in-essays. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in lively craft...
writer.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Let's write together in 2026! If you're looking to jumpstart your memoir project—or are already underway & want some support to maintain momentum or figure out next steps—this @thewriterscenter.bsky.social workshop is for you. We'll meet twice a month, starting in February; learn more + apply here:
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I can't say enough good things about @cragcrest.bsky.social's Book Proposal Boot Camp! I've been trying to get a proposal done for years, and this helped me get up to speed and actually writing. christieaschwanden.com/the-book-pro...
The Book Proposal Boot Camp, Winter 2026
A workshop to help you do the work. This eight-week workshop takes place virtually, via Zoom. The workshop is aimed at people who either have a book idea that needs more development or who have a d…
christieaschwanden.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I can't say enough good things about @cragcrest.bsky.social's Book Proposal Boot Camp! I've been trying to get a proposal done for years, and this helped me get up to speed and actually writing. christieaschwanden.com/the-book-pro...
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Highly recommend you apply. I was a 2024 Fellow and it was absolutely transformative, with ongoing benefits like an ongoing community of writing folk!
Periplus, a mentorship collective serving US-based early-career writers of color, is now accepting applications for our 2026 class of fellows! Apply by 9/20: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
You can learn more about Periplus (including fellowship eligibility requirements) here: bit.ly/periplusfaq
You can learn more about Periplus (including fellowship eligibility requirements) here: bit.ly/periplusfaq
PERIPLUS: An FAQ
PERIPLUS: AN FAQ Updated August 2025 Hi! Thanks for your interest in Periplus, a mentorship collective serving U.S. writers who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color. We're glad you’re here. Rea...
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August 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Highly recommend you apply. I was a 2024 Fellow and it was absolutely transformative, with ongoing benefits like an ongoing community of writing folk!
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Many congratulations to the winners of this year's Science + Literature awards, sponsored by
@nationalbook.bsky.social + Sloan Foundation:! apnews.com/article/scie...
@nationalbook.bsky.social + Sloan Foundation:! apnews.com/article/scie...
Authors of fiction, poetry and nonfiction receive $10,000 prizes for blending art and science
Books about a family’s exploration of the natural world, the challenges of parenthood during a time of climate crisis and how animals perceive the planet have won $10,000 prizes for their exemplary bl...
apnews.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Many congratulations to the winners of this year's Science + Literature awards, sponsored by
@nationalbook.bsky.social + Sloan Foundation:! apnews.com/article/scie...
@nationalbook.bsky.social + Sloan Foundation:! apnews.com/article/scie...
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As the LA wildfires continue to spread, we wanted to share additional resources that may be helpful during this challenging time. the Authors League Fund, our sister organization, provides emergency financial assistance to struggling writers.
authorsguild.org/news/emergen...
authorsguild.org/news/emergen...
Emergency Aid for Creators Affected by the Los Angeles Fires - The Authors Guild
As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to impact our community, we wanted to share additional resources that may be helpful during this challenging time. We want to remind you that the Authors League F...
authorsguild.org
January 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
As the LA wildfires continue to spread, we wanted to share additional resources that may be helpful during this challenging time. the Authors League Fund, our sister organization, provides emergency financial assistance to struggling writers.
authorsguild.org/news/emergen...
authorsguild.org/news/emergen...
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Editors, today is a good time to send science reporters to cover public health stories.
December 31, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Editors, today is a good time to send science reporters to cover public health stories.
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It's time to apply for a Knight Science Journalism Program fellowship at MIT! We have 10 openings for a 2025-26 academic year fellowship and one opening for a one semester fellowship for journalists from Africa and the Middle East. Learn more here.
ksj.mit.edu/news/2024/11...
ksj.mit.edu/news/2024/11...
KSJ Opens Application Cycle for 2025-26 Fellowships Knight Science Journalism @MIT
The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT opens applications for the next class of fellows.
ksj.mit.edu
November 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM
It's time to apply for a Knight Science Journalism Program fellowship at MIT! We have 10 openings for a 2025-26 academic year fellowship and one opening for a one semester fellowship for journalists from Africa and the Middle East. Learn more here.
ksj.mit.edu/news/2024/11...
ksj.mit.edu/news/2024/11...
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time to submit your awesome work! #SciCom
ANNOUNCEMENT: The National Association of Science Writers once again welcome entries for its journalism awards and its institutional writing awards. Submit #SciWriAwards nominations on behalf of yourself, peers, colleagues, or mentees by February 1, 2025: www.nasw.org/article... 💚🧪📝
December 11, 2024 at 6:37 PM
time to submit your awesome work! #SciCom
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Do you plan flow/ deep concentration stints to pace yourself through the workday? Please DM me—I'd love to hear about your experience. This is for a book chapter. #journorequest
December 10, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Do you plan flow/ deep concentration stints to pace yourself through the workday? Please DM me—I'd love to hear about your experience. This is for a book chapter. #journorequest
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Welp, the news is out. It's a gutting day for us at STAT with layoffs of 11 treasured, hardworking colleagues. I can't say this loud enough: Please subscribe/support the journalism you trust. Science writing jobs are going extinct at a time when we're needed most. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/09/b...
Health and medicine publication STAT News lays off 11 employees - The Boston Globe
The decision to lay off STAT employees comes after years of growth, including a significant expansion during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Welp, the news is out. It's a gutting day for us at STAT with layoffs of 11 treasured, hardworking colleagues. I can't say this loud enough: Please subscribe/support the journalism you trust. Science writing jobs are going extinct at a time when we're needed most. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/09/b...
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There's an open position for a geosciences research editor at Science. If you're interested, get the application in ASAP - it will be shortlisting soon. 🧪⚒️🪨 #geophysics #seismology #geology
Do you have a PhD and broad interests in geophysics, geology, seismology and/or mineral physics? The journal Science has an opening for a permanent full-time research editor, handling papers in those fields. See the cool results before everyone else! 🧪
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December 9, 2024 at 3:13 PM
There's an open position for a geosciences research editor at Science. If you're interested, get the application in ASAP - it will be shortlisting soon. 🧪⚒️🪨 #geophysics #seismology #geology
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Last month, I fell down an absolutely bizarre rabbit hole trying to figure out who was ripping off articles from Oregon journalists.
What I found was identity theft, plagiarism and an absolutely terrifying future for local journalism led by AI scammers.
My latest:
What I found was identity theft, plagiarism and an absolutely terrifying future for local journalism led by AI scammers.
My latest:
AI slop is already invading Oregon’s local journalism
The Ashland Daily Tidings — established as a newspaper in 1876 — ceased operations in 2023, but if you were a local reader, you may not have known because of an elaborate scam using artificial intelli...
www.opb.org
December 9, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Last month, I fell down an absolutely bizarre rabbit hole trying to figure out who was ripping off articles from Oregon journalists.
What I found was identity theft, plagiarism and an absolutely terrifying future for local journalism led by AI scammers.
My latest:
What I found was identity theft, plagiarism and an absolutely terrifying future for local journalism led by AI scammers.
My latest:
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NEW EVENT THIS THURSDAY: The NASW PIO Committee is back! Join new co-chairs Lauren Quinn (@lquinnphd.bsky.social) and Gary Werner (@garywerner.bsky.social) for a #SciWriSocial for PIOs and other institutional comms professionals. See you online December 12: www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
December 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM
NEW EVENT THIS THURSDAY: The NASW PIO Committee is back! Join new co-chairs Lauren Quinn (@lquinnphd.bsky.social) and Gary Werner (@garywerner.bsky.social) for a #SciWriSocial for PIOs and other institutional comms professionals. See you online December 12: www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
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First up: Botany books! 🌱🌎 Two of my favorites: BRAIDING SWEETGRASS and UNROOTED. Both weave memoir with science, and both offer a unique perspective: Zimmerman writes of motherhood and how it influenced her journey as a scientist, and Kimmerer writes as a Potawatomi citizen.
December 9, 2024 at 8:17 PM
First up: Botany books! 🌱🌎 Two of my favorites: BRAIDING SWEETGRASS and UNROOTED. Both weave memoir with science, and both offer a unique perspective: Zimmerman writes of motherhood and how it influenced her journey as a scientist, and Kimmerer writes as a Potawatomi citizen.