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
Scientists, writers, educators, podcast hosts, students, university staff… in other words, just about anyone interested in communicating science.
OUR HISTORY
When the Science Communicators of North Carolina (SCONC) held its first meeting on Thursday, April 26, 2007, the purpose was to gauge people’s interest in getting together informally and talking about science. The gathering of about 50 people that evening reflected the diverse community of science lovers living in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina, also known as the “Research Triangle.” Science writers, teachers, university staff, science museum curators, scientists, and everyone else interested in communicating science mingled and talked shop, while enjoying a delicious spread of food and drink. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina hosted the affair, an outing that would be a prelude to an organization that has spent the last 15 years cultivating a love of science across the state.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROBIN ARNETTE
Programming Committee
KARL BATES
Founding Board Member
MARLA BROADFOOT
President Emerita
MARIE CLAIRE CHELINI
Programming Committee
JENNIFER WESTON COX
Treasurer
KIRSTEN GIESBRECHT
Social Media Officer
MICHELLE JEWELL
President
Member Engagement Officer
CHECO RORIE
Partnerships Officer
AMANDA ROSSILLO
Web Director
FENELLA SAUNDERS
Communications Officer
BRIAN SOUTHWELL
Programming Committee
ASHLEY STUMVOLL
Secretary
INTERNS
IMANI VINCENT
Intern
FORMER BOARD MEMBERS
FORMER INTERNS
- Katey Ahmann
- Bradley Alff
- Greer Arthur
- Steph Batalis
- Thania Benios
- Chris Brodie (co-founder)
- Christine Brown
- Russ Campbell (co-founder)
- Helen Chickering
- Cathy Clabby
- Nate DeGraff
- Ernie Hood (president emeritus)
- Eleanor Hook
- Lindsay Key
- David Kroll
- Holly Menninger
- Abby Olena
- Tamara Poles
- Katie Stember
- Jamie Vernon
- Jory Weintraub
- Anton Zuiker
- Laetitia Meyrueix
- Siyun Lee
- Amanda Rossillo
- Kirsten Giesbrecht
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