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Liv Monahan

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Plant lover, food lover, she/her πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ | @AAAS Director of @AAASMassMedia | Thoughts are my own.

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The Hidden World of Electrostatic Ecology | Quanta Magazine Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this phenomenon.

Read it here! www.quantamagazine.org/the-hidden-w...

13.02.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats to Max and to all of this year's winners! Inspiring work across the board.

13.02.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hidden World of Electrostatic Ecology | Quanta Magazine Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this phenomenon.

Read it here! www.quantamagazine.org/the-hidden-w...

13.02.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Scaling Public Trust in Science Through Journalism: Lessons from the AAAS MMF With the recent upheavals in science and its place in society, many are throwing in their own thoughts as to the causes and demands this moment faces. Many worry that science and the public are too fa...

I am at the @aaas.org Annual Meeting today and tomorrow, and I’m always looking to talk computer science, tech, math, AI, and #SciComm with people. Come find me! #AAASmtg

I’m also on a panel tomorrow talking about science journalism and @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social:

aaas.confex.com/aaas/2026/me...

13.02.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Promoting speaker panel called "Scaling Public Trust in Science Through Journalism: Lessons from the AAAS MMF" featuring Michal Ruprecht, Chad Small and Peter Hall

Promoting speaker panel called "Scaling Public Trust in Science Through Journalism: Lessons from the AAAS MMF" featuring Michal Ruprecht, Chad Small and Peter Hall

🌡 Join us on February 14 at @aaas.org Annual Meeting to hear from our fellows! @michalruprecht.com, @smallthoughts.bsky.social and @peterha2l.bsky.social will be sharing their experiences as #MassMediaFellows, bringing their scientific expertise to newsrooms across the country.

26.01.2026 19:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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We’ll be in Phoenix February 12-14 for the 2026 @aaas.org Annual Meeting! 🌡✨

Be part of the movement to protect, uplift and renew the scientific enterprise at a defining moment in history. If you’ll be there, let’s connect in person! meetings.aaas.org/attend-phx/r...

20.01.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—žοΈ Applications are now open for the 2026 AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship! (@aaasmassmedia.bsky.social)

Spend 10 weeks in a newsroom translating science for the public.

Apply by TODAY Jan 1, 2026 ➑️ buff.ly/r8c6ybG

#AGU #AAASMassMedia #ScienceCommunication #MassMediaFellowship

01.01.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
One day left to apply for a Mass Media Fellowship

One day left to apply for a Mass Media Fellowship

🚨 One more day until the MMF 2026 application closes! Have you pressed submit? Last chance to apply to be a part of the 51st cohort of #MassMediaFellows is January 1st, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. ET.
πŸ”— bit.ly/3KugH6D

31.12.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—žοΈ Applications are now open for the 2026 AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship! (@aaasmassmedia.bsky.social)

Spend 10 weeks in a newsroom translating science for the public.

Apply by TOMORROW Jan 1, 2026 ➑️ buff.ly/r8c6ybG

#AGU #AAASMassMedia #ScienceCommunication #MassMediaFellowship

31.12.2025 13:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
2 days left to apply for a Mass Media Fellowship

2 days left to apply for a Mass Media Fellowship

πŸŽ‰ The #MassMediaFellowship 2026 application closes in 2 days! Apply now for a chance to use your scientific background to write stories for the general public in newsrooms across the country. #SciComm
πŸ”— bit.ly/3KugH6D

30.12.2025 17:06 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
3 days left to apply for a Mass Media Fellowship

3 days left to apply for a Mass Media Fellowship

πŸ“£ Final call for applications to MMF 2026! Stuck on a section? Check out our collection of application tips here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...

29.12.2025 16:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ The final Fellow Feature - featuring Bianca! This summer, Bianca made her mark at @wunc.org supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation. You can read all about it here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

26.12.2025 14:50 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”¬ Amber's summer was spent shaping stories at @newsobserver.com supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation. Read all about it here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

24.12.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Highly recommend the @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social program for any scientists who want a behind-the-scenes look at how science journalism works!

22.12.2025 20:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ @sofiavritzer.bsky.social’s summer was packed with fascinating stories at @sciencenews.bsky.social thanks to the support of the Heising-Simons Foundation. Take a look at the stories here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

22.12.2025 20:51 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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β›ˆοΈ Spotlight on Andrew! @refriedectoderm.bsky.social spent the summer at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel diving deep into stories thanks to @aaas.org. See his work unfold here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

22.12.2025 17:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✍️ This summer, Shraddha dove deep into groundbreaking stories at @theconversation.com with the support of
@aaas.org. Don’t miss her latest piece: aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

17.12.2025 18:06 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Emma Hasson is standing in a colorful radio studio filled with musical instruments and shelves of memorabilia behind them.

Emma Hasson is standing in a colorful radio studio filled with musical instruments and shelves of memorabilia behind them.

Emma Hasson headshot. What does a mathematician do as an AMS Mass Media Fellow. Learn More. Notices logo.

Emma Hasson headshot. What does a mathematician do as an AMS Mass Media Fellow. Learn More. Notices logo.

"As mathematicians we often feel the public has little interest in what we do, but… At Scientific American I heard over and over that math is one of the most popular topics they coverβ€”the readers simply can’t get enough," says Emma Hasson, 2025 Mass Media Fellow in January Notices.

12.12.2025 17:03 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌲 @alexmusicwrites.bsky.social spent the summer at the @idahostatesman.com uncovering stories that matter most, thanks to @agu.org. Check it out here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

15.12.2025 18:03 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flamingos hunt by creating their own underwater tornadoes Chilean flamingos use their beaks and feet to create underwater whirlpools that suck in prey.

So excited to share a comic I wrote out on @snexplores.bsky.social! Flamingos make underwater whirlpools with their heads and feet to catch shrimp πŸ¦©πŸŒ€ Written during my @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social this summer: www.snexplores.org/article/flam.... Beautiful illustrations by the amazing JoAnna Wendel!

14.12.2025 22:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From day one, @smallthoughts.bsky.social has been shaping stories with @insideclimatenews.org, supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation. His summer of storytelling is one you can't miss: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

12.12.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Truly life changing experience that I highly recommend to those who are interested in science communication!

11.12.2025 22:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🧩 Emma spent the summer @sciam.bsky.social thanks to the support from @amermathsoc.bsky.social. Try the math puzzles and read all about it here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

10.12.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—žοΈ Applications are now open for the 2026 AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship! (@aaasmassmedia.bsky.social)

Spend 10 weeks in a newsroom translating science for the public.

Apply by Jan 1, 2026 ➑️ buff.ly/r8c6ybG

#AGU #AAASMassMedia #ScienceCommunication #MassMediaFellowship

09.12.2025 13:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ¦• Spotlight on Meagan! Hosted by @newscientist.com and sponsored by @acs.org, Meagan spent the summer diving deep into impactful stories. Check them out: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

08.12.2025 18:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Fellow feature Friday! Sam’s summer at @stltoday.com, backed by the Heising-Simons Foundation, led to some powerful reporting. Read her pieces here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

05.12.2025 16:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Collage featuring headshots of thirty-three 2025 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award winners, arranged in a grid over white background.

Collage featuring headshots of thirty-three 2025 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award winners, arranged in a grid over white background.

Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the international AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards! Read the full list of this year's winners – including journalists from Australia, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom. bit.ly/4oCwZtq

13.11.2025 15:18 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Congratulations @maxlevy.bsky.social for winning the Gold award in the Magazine category of the International @aaas.org Kavli Science Journalism Awards! πŸŽ‰ Max was a #MassMediaFellow at @wired.com in 2020, sponsored by the @apsphysics.bsky.social. Check out the award winning piece: bit.ly/3Y9qrGW

04.12.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🩺 Calling all med students! @michalruprecht.com used his medical background to write stories at @npr.org sponsored by @aamc.org. Read his work here: www.aaas.org/programs/mas...
#MassMediaFellowship #SciComm

03.12.2025 16:54 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0