The Open Notebook offers a variety of workshops, trainings, and consultation options to help journalists, editors, newsroom teams, scientists, and other science communicators advance their science writing skills.
Our trainings build on more than 15 years of experience creating accessible, in-depth tools and resources centered on the craft of science writing. They are highly interactive, grounded in real examples, and designed to help participants strengthen their skills through discussion, practical exercises, and feedback.
Each of our training modules can be delivered as a standalone session or combined into a multi-session program. Trainings can be offered virtually or in person, and we tailor each one to participants’ goals, expertise level, and background.
Trainings and Workshops for Journalists and Newsrooms
We offer practical, customizable trainings that help reporters and editors deepen their ability to interpret scientific evidence, include expert voices, and cover complex topics accurately, clearly, and with nuance. Our highly interactive workshops are designed to meet journalists where they are, whether they specialize in science or cover any other beat.
Trainings can be tailored for:
- Local and general-assignment reporters
- Journalists who cover beats that intersect with science, from health and environment to criminal justice, education, housing, transportation, business, and more
- Editors who want to support reporters in incorporating scientific evidence, perspectives, and context into their stories
- Science-specialist journalists seeking deeper training in the craft of science journalism
Learn more about our trainings and workshops for journalists and newsrooms.
Hands-On Science Communication Training for Scientists
The work scientists do has never been more central to public life—and the ability to communicate that work with clarity, nuance, and humanity has never been more important. Whether they’re writing for the public, teaching students, preparing grant materials, presenting to policymakers, collaborating with journalists, or engaging with communities, researchers benefit from strong, flexible communication skills. The Open Notebook offers hands-on, practical trainings to help scientists share their work with confidence and impact.
Participants gain:
- Firsthand experience of writing about scientific research for a general audience
- Insights into collaborating with journalists to enhance public understanding of science
- Transferable communication skills applicable to roles in journalism, communications, academia, policy, nonprofits, consulting, and publishing
Learn more about our hands-on science communication training for scientists.