ABOUT S.C.O.N.C.

Driven by creativity and curiosity.

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WHAT

A volunteer organization founded in 2007 in the Research Triangle of North Carolina.

WHY

To connect science communicators and cultivate a love of science across North Carolina.

HOW

We develop, support and promote high-quality science communication through digital media and in-person gatherings.

WHO

From scientists and science writers to teachers and university staff… in other words, just about anyone interested in communicating science.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KATEY AHMANN

Programming Committee 

BRADLEY ALLF

Social Media Officer

GREER ARTHUR

Communications Officer

KARL BATES

Founding Board Member

MARLA BROADFOOT

President

JENNIFER WESTON COX

Treasurer

ELEANOR HOOK

Events Project Management

MICHELLE JEWELL

Member Engagement Officer

LINDSAY KEY

Secretary

TAMARA POLES

Programming Committee

CHECO RORIE

Partnerships Officer

FENELLA SAUNDERS

Communications Officer

INTERNS

SIYUN LEE

Undergraduate, Duke

LAETITIA MEYRUEIX

Doctoral Student, UNC

FORMER BOARD MEMBERS

  • Thania Benios 
  • Chris Brodie (co-founder)
  • Christine Brown 
  • Russ Campbell (co-founder)
  • Helen Chickering
  • Cathy Clabby 
  • Nate DeGraff 
  • Ernie Hood (president emeritus)
  • David Kroll 
  • Holly Menninger
  • Abby Olena 
  • Katie Stember
  • Jory Weintraub
  • Anton Zuiker 

BECOME A MEMBER

Sign up for a professional ($25) or student ($15) membership by registering below. (Check out the benefits.)

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