Siri Carpenter
@siricarpenter.bsky.social
Co-founder, executive director, & EIC of
@theopennotebook.bsky.social, journalist & editor, @Sciencewriters.org past president. [email protected]. She/her.
@theopennotebook.bsky.social, journalist & editor, @Sciencewriters.org past president. [email protected]. She/her.
Reposted by Siri Carpenter
Reporters covering crime and public safety can strengthen their stories with scientific evidence. Here’s how to avoid common pitfalls and find ideas, resources and more. This week, the latest in our series of free Science Reporting Quick Tips, with @sciline.org. 🧪
Bringing Scientific Evidence into Any Beat: Crime and Public Safety - The Open Notebook
Daniel von Appen/Unsplash Just as police reports and witness accounts provide crucial information and context in stories about crime and public safety, scientific evidence similarly strengthens report...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Reporters covering crime and public safety can strengthen their stories with scientific evidence. Here’s how to avoid common pitfalls and find ideas, resources and more. This week, the latest in our series of free Science Reporting Quick Tips, with @sciline.org. 🧪
Reposted by Siri Carpenter
Many freelance journalists lean on writing-adjacent work, even outside journalism, to support their passion for reporting and writing, writes @bwfund.bsky.social early-career fellow @skylerdware.bsky.social in this story w/ @hannahseo.com, @kkdfv.bsky.social, @jtsangwrites.bsky.social, and others. 🧪
Diversifying Your Freelance Work for Stability and Joy - The Open Notebook
It’s difficult to make a living on freelance journalism alone. To support themselves and avoid burnout, some freelance science writers expand their portfolio to include work outside of written news re...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Many freelance journalists lean on writing-adjacent work, even outside journalism, to support their passion for reporting and writing, writes @bwfund.bsky.social early-career fellow @skylerdware.bsky.social in this story w/ @hannahseo.com, @kkdfv.bsky.social, @jtsangwrites.bsky.social, and others. 🧪
Reposted by Siri Carpenter
You don’t need to be a science reporter to cover science well. The Science Reporting Navigator from The Open Notebook and @rjionline.bsky.social helps any reporter confidently incorporate scientific evidence, perspectives, or context into their reporting— regardless of background or deadline. 🧪
Science Reporting Navigator - The Open Notebook
Bring Scientific Evidence into Any Beat Every story is a science story. From education and public health to transportation and local policy, science intersects with every beat journalists cover. The S...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
You don’t need to be a science reporter to cover science well. The Science Reporting Navigator from The Open Notebook and @rjionline.bsky.social helps any reporter confidently incorporate scientific evidence, perspectives, or context into their reporting— regardless of background or deadline. 🧪
Thank you all of you who made @theopennotebook.bsky.social’s 15th birthday party at #SciWri25 so special! That was a night I’ll never forget. ❤️
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Thank you all of you who made @theopennotebook.bsky.social’s 15th birthday party at #SciWri25 so special! That was a night I’ll never forget. ❤️
I'm excited to join @laurenfeldman.bsky.social, @tracybaim.bsky.social, @timafranklin.bsky.social, & @columbiajournalism.bsky.social's Duy Linh Nguyen Tu for a @nationalacademies.org session on strategies for advancing high-quality science journalism. Thurs, 11/13 (1 PM ET). Register: bit.ly/3WJZGYW
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I'm excited to join @laurenfeldman.bsky.social, @tracybaim.bsky.social, @timafranklin.bsky.social, & @columbiajournalism.bsky.social's Duy Linh Nguyen Tu for a @nationalacademies.org session on strategies for advancing high-quality science journalism. Thurs, 11/13 (1 PM ET). Register: bit.ly/3WJZGYW
So far we've received applications from 49 countries for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's early-career fellowship. If you're looking for an intensive learning experience and the chance to work with the TON team, don't miss this chance! Deadline: tomorrow, 10/31. www.theopennotebook.com/early-career...
October 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
So far we've received applications from 49 countries for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's early-career fellowship. If you're looking for an intensive learning experience and the chance to work with the TON team, don't miss this chance! Deadline: tomorrow, 10/31. www.theopennotebook.com/early-career...
I'm very much looking forward to this conversation at #SJF25 tomorrow with @scchak.bsky.social, @raminskibba.bsky.social and Emily Laber-Warren! It's at 11:20 ET. Join us!
We’re 2 days away from our panel at #SJF25, where @siricarpenter.bsky.social, @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber-Warren, and @raminskibba.bsky.social will explore reporting strategies and storytelling techniques that reinforce public trust in science. 🧪
How Journalists Reveal Science as a Human Process through Storytelling - Science Journalism Forum
This panel will explore how journalists can portray science as a human process, with all its uncertainties, challenges, and discoveries. Featuring contributors to The Open Notebook’s forthcoming book,...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I'm very much looking forward to this conversation at #SJF25 tomorrow with @scchak.bsky.social, @raminskibba.bsky.social and Emily Laber-Warren! It's at 11:20 ET. Join us!
Reposted by Siri Carpenter
We’re 2 days away from our panel at #SJF25, where @siricarpenter.bsky.social, @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber-Warren, and @raminskibba.bsky.social will explore reporting strategies and storytelling techniques that reinforce public trust in science. 🧪
How Journalists Reveal Science as a Human Process through Storytelling - Science Journalism Forum
This panel will explore how journalists can portray science as a human process, with all its uncertainties, challenges, and discoveries. Featuring contributors to The Open Notebook’s forthcoming book,...
sciencejf.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We’re 2 days away from our panel at #SJF25, where @siricarpenter.bsky.social, @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber-Warren, and @raminskibba.bsky.social will explore reporting strategies and storytelling techniques that reinforce public trust in science. 🧪
❗Reminder: The application deadline for the @theopennotebook.bsky.social early-career fellowship is this Friday, October 31. This fellowship is:
✅ Paid ($6,600)
✅ Part-time
✅ Remote
✅ Mentored
✅ Open to applicants anywhere in the world
Learn more here: www.theopennotebook.com/early-career...
✅ Paid ($6,600)
✅ Part-time
✅ Remote
✅ Mentored
✅ Open to applicants anywhere in the world
Learn more here: www.theopennotebook.com/early-career...
Early-Career Fellowship Program - The Open Notebook
Every year, The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. This ten-month program offers fellows the opportunity to explore their career interests ...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
❗Reminder: The application deadline for the @theopennotebook.bsky.social early-career fellowship is this Friday, October 31. This fellowship is:
✅ Paid ($6,600)
✅ Part-time
✅ Remote
✅ Mentored
✅ Open to applicants anywhere in the world
Learn more here: www.theopennotebook.com/early-career...
✅ Paid ($6,600)
✅ Part-time
✅ Remote
✅ Mentored
✅ Open to applicants anywhere in the world
Learn more here: www.theopennotebook.com/early-career...
I'm proud to have @sisiwei.bsky.social as a member of @theopennotebook.bsky.social board of directors. She's brought so much wise perspective and great ideas to TON. Thank you for your generous service, Sisi!
TON "is hands down one of the most accessible, welcoming, and supportive organizations for journalists on the planet,” says board member @sisiwei.bsky.social. “It doesn't matter what beat you cover, or what kind of journalism you do ... TON has resources that can help you level up your work.” 🧪
Where to Get Started at The Open Notebook - The Open Notebook
We're proud to be able to offer so many resources to help science journalists improve their skills—and, we know it's a lot to take in! If you're wondering where to even begin on your TON journey, we h...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I'm proud to have @sisiwei.bsky.social as a member of @theopennotebook.bsky.social board of directors. She's brought so much wise perspective and great ideas to TON. Thank you for your generous service, Sisi!
Let's gooooo! $15K for 15 years! I'm thrilled by the support for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's 15th birthday! Your gifts will help us keep offering training & mentoring for journalists around the world. We're tiny and scrappy, so every dollar truly helps! www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
October 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Let's gooooo! $15K for 15 years! I'm thrilled by the support for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's 15th birthday! Your gifts will help us keep offering training & mentoring for journalists around the world. We're tiny and scrappy, so every dollar truly helps! www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
Reposted by Siri Carpenter
Thanks to our amazing sponsors — @cenmag.bsky.social, @hothousemag.bsky.social, @ksjatmit.bsky.social and @undark.org, @statnews.com, @7homaslin.com, and @transjournalists.org urnalists.org — every dollar you give will be matched. www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
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...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thanks to our amazing sponsors — @cenmag.bsky.social, @hothousemag.bsky.social, @ksjatmit.bsky.social and @undark.org, @statnews.com, @7homaslin.com, and @transjournalists.org urnalists.org — every dollar you give will be matched. www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
Reposted by Siri Carpenter
Everything we do at The Open Notebook stems from our commitment to supporting community, equity, and professional growth. If TON has helped you hone your craft, build your career, or connect with journalists worldwide, please consider giving back, today, on our 15th birthday. 🧪
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...
www.theopennotebook.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Everything we do at The Open Notebook stems from our commitment to supporting community, equity, and professional growth. If TON has helped you hone your craft, build your career, or connect with journalists worldwide, please consider giving back, today, on our 15th birthday. 🧪
You people! Thank you VERY much for the generosity you are showing to @theopennotebook.bsky.social on our 15th birthday! We're already 80% of the way to our Day of Giving goal. It feels so good to know our community has our back. ❤️ www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
October 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
You people! Thank you VERY much for the generosity you are showing to @theopennotebook.bsky.social on our 15th birthday! We're already 80% of the way to our Day of Giving goal. It feels so good to know our community has our back. ❤️ www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
15 years ago, I could not have imagined this day. I couldn’t have imagined—as @jeanne-erdmann.bsky.social and I set out on a little side project to interview some journalists in hopes of strengthening our own understanding and skills—
October 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
15 years ago, I could not have imagined this day. I couldn’t have imagined—as @jeanne-erdmann.bsky.social and I set out on a little side project to interview some journalists in hopes of strengthening our own understanding and skills—
Congratulations to all the winners of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications! I've served on the jury for the @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org awards for the past 4 years, and it's a highlight of the year to sink into so much outstanding storytelling!
Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications given by @nationalacademies.org in partnership with @schmidtsciences.bsky.social !
Learn more about the winners: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
Learn more about the winners: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
October 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Congratulations to all the winners of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications! I've served on the jury for the @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org awards for the past 4 years, and it's a highlight of the year to sink into so much outstanding storytelling!
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Join us at #SJF25 from Oct 27-30 virtually from anywhere in the world!
This year’s theme is about rethinking trust, funding, and innovation in science journalism. Tell us: What does trust in science journalism mean to you? You could win a free e-book copy of “The Craft of Science Writing.”
This year’s theme is about rethinking trust, funding, and innovation in science journalism. Tell us: What does trust in science journalism mean to you? You could win a free e-book copy of “The Craft of Science Writing.”
The Craft of Science Writing
An indispensable guide for media professionals, scientists, and educators who want to hone their science writing craft or provide a resource for students.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Join us at #SJF25 from Oct 27-30 virtually from anywhere in the world!
This year’s theme is about rethinking trust, funding, and innovation in science journalism. Tell us: What does trust in science journalism mean to you? You could win a free e-book copy of “The Craft of Science Writing.”
This year’s theme is about rethinking trust, funding, and innovation in science journalism. Tell us: What does trust in science journalism mean to you? You could win a free e-book copy of “The Craft of Science Writing.”
Register to join the team at @theopennotebook.bsky.social and @innovationrji.bsky.social TODAY to learn about our new Science Reporting Navigator. We'll demo this new tool and you'll come away with new ideas & (no doubt) joy in your heart. And who couldn't use a little joy?!? 🧪
Journalists on any beat: Do you want to confidently incorporate scientific evidence, perspectives, or context into your reporting? Join @theopennotebook.bsky.social and @rjionline.bsky.social for a webinar introducing the Science Reporting Navigator Thurs, Oct 23 at 2pm CT! bit.ly/NavigatorLaunch.
October 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Register to join the team at @theopennotebook.bsky.social and @innovationrji.bsky.social TODAY to learn about our new Science Reporting Navigator. We'll demo this new tool and you'll come away with new ideas & (no doubt) joy in your heart. And who couldn't use a little joy?!? 🧪
Journalists on any beat: Do you want to confidently incorporate scientific evidence, perspectives, or context into your reporting? Join @theopennotebook.bsky.social and @rjionline.bsky.social for a webinar introducing the Science Reporting Navigator Thurs, Oct 23 at 2pm CT! bit.ly/NavigatorLaunch.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Journalists on any beat: Do you want to confidently incorporate scientific evidence, perspectives, or context into your reporting? Join @theopennotebook.bsky.social and @rjionline.bsky.social for a webinar introducing the Science Reporting Navigator Thurs, Oct 23 at 2pm CT! bit.ly/NavigatorLaunch.
🧪 Registration for #SciWri25 ends tomorrow (Oct 22), and that's also the last day to add a field trip to your itinerary. sciencewriters2025.org/register
Registration - ScienceWriters2025
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October 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🧪 Registration for #SciWri25 ends tomorrow (Oct 22), and that's also the last day to add a field trip to your itinerary. sciencewriters2025.org/register
Fifteen years ago, @jeanne-erdmann.bsky.social and I set out with a simple question: “How did they do that?” What began as a fun little side project has grown into a global community of science journalists, sharing their experiences and knowledge to strengthen our field. 🧪
A letter from @siricarpenter.bsky.social: "The TON team and I have dedicated our work to empowering journalists to tell stories that matter. We envision a world in which all journalists have the skills and confidence they need to produce evidence-based reporting that engages and informs the public."
The Open Notebook Turns 15: A Letter from Siri - The Open Notebook
It's TON's birthday week! Our Executive Director, Siri Carpenter, reflects on TON's humble beginnings as a blog, our current programs serving all journalists who cover science, and our vision for the ...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Fifteen years ago, @jeanne-erdmann.bsky.social and I set out with a simple question: “How did they do that?” What began as a fun little side project has grown into a global community of science journalists, sharing their experiences and knowledge to strengthen our field. 🧪
I'm excited to share tools and challenges in science journalism training at #WCSJ2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. Our panel is organized by @mmeagnes.bsky.social & Magali Reinert and also includes speakers @kossibalao.bsky.social & Lesley Cowling. Join us! www.wcsj2025.org/programme/se...
October 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I'm excited to share tools and challenges in science journalism training at #WCSJ2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. Our panel is organized by @mmeagnes.bsky.social & Magali Reinert and also includes speakers @kossibalao.bsky.social & Lesley Cowling. Join us! www.wcsj2025.org/programme/se...
Journalists always have a responsibility to critically evaluate scientific claims and—especially in the current landscape—"to communicate that uncertainty is the nature of science—it's baked in not as a weakness of science but as a strength of science,” says @rachelzamzow.bsky.social.
Miss the excellent panel last week from @shorensteinctr.bsky.social on open science practices and trust in research? TON Deputy Executive Director @rachelzamzow.bsky.social was a crucial part of the discussion. You can watch here. 🧪
How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research?
YouTube video by Shorenstein Center
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October 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Journalists always have a responsibility to critically evaluate scientific claims and—especially in the current landscape—"to communicate that uncertainty is the nature of science—it's baked in not as a weakness of science but as a strength of science,” says @rachelzamzow.bsky.social.
Attending #SJF25? Check out the panel I’m moderating with @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber-Warren & @raminskibba.bsky.social on 10/30, talking about storytelling and trust in science. (Also see e-book giveaway info below!)
Join us at #SJF25 for a virtual panel on Thurs., 10/30 moderated by @siricarpenter.bsky.social with contributors to TON’s forthcoming book “The Best Science Stories and How They Work”: @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber Warren, @raminskibba.bsky.social.
How Journalists Reveal Science as a Human Process through Storytelling - Science Journalism Forum
This panel will explore how journalists can portray science as a human process, with all its uncertainties, challenges, and discoveries. Featuring contributors to The Open Notebook’s forthcoming book,...
sciencejf.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Attending #SJF25? Check out the panel I’m moderating with @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber-Warren & @raminskibba.bsky.social on 10/30, talking about storytelling and trust in science. (Also see e-book giveaway info below!)