Based at Stony Brook University, the Alda-Kavli Learning Center, named for actor, author, and activist Alan Alda, produces virtual learning materials on the art of communication. With a focus on effective science communication, these webinars and other resources empower scientists with the skills they need to share their research findings. Scrolling down to the Webinars for Scientists section,...

BIOSCI is a set of Usenet newsgroups and parallel email forums designed to facilitate communication between bioscience professionals. At the heart of the site is a very briefly annotated listing of the over 100 Usenet BIOSCI newsgroups, each with browsable and searchable archives. It also contains searchable and browsable table of contents lists for over 80 subject-specific journals. In addition,...

The American Geophysical Union's Sharing Science is geared towards helping earth and space scientists communicate about their work and its value with broader audiences, such as journalists, students, and policymakers. Of particular interest to those new to science communication will be the "tools" and "practice" tabs in the box on the right sidebar. Readers will find links to numerous...

The SciCommer is a weekly roundup of the latest news in science communication from around the world. This free, UK-based newsletter is delivered to inboxes every Tuesday. A typical issue includes links to current news with a brief summary of each story, a Learning section spotlighting training and educational resources, audiovisual stories (Watch and Listen), upcoming events (SciComm Diary), and a...

Visitors with an interest in the operations of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will find much to keep their attention on this site, where visitors can learn about the activities of the NIH director. The current director, Dr. Francis Collins, maintains an ambitious public relations schedule that finds him offering expert comment on a range of health policy matters. Through this video and...