We are excited to announce Sequencer's Science Storyteller Mentorship Program. Are you a scientist or student interested in writing for a public audience? Write about your research or important advances in your field with us and receive scicomm mentorship.
Sequencer's Max, Kim, Maddie, and Dan are experienced journalists and former scientists with advanced degrees in science and engineering. We each entered journalism thanks to mentorship in science communication and writing and have always been committed to paying it forward.
Now, we are piloting a new mentorship program for researchers interested in communicating fascinating science with the public. Any participant with scientific expertise is welcome: undergrads, grad students, post docs, research group leader, industry professionals, and otherwise!
The program will include one-on-one training to write a short blog, personal essay, or longer reported story; resources about writing for the public; and optional Zoom “Office Hours.” Participants' stories will be featured on Sequencer's website and in our newsletter. We will provide an honorarium to writers who complete the program and publish with Sequencer — an example of our commitment to compensating writers for their labor.
Sign-up here. Mentees will be contacted on a rolling basis.