UC Santa Cruz - Science Communication Program

Live your dream.

We offer world-class training in science journalism.

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Write your story.

Our alumni thrive in fulfilling, lifelong careers.

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Nurture your creativity.

Read published work by our students and alumni.

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Learn from the best.

Prepare for success with academic and on-the-job training.

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Program News

October 24, 2019Boosting diversity, inclusion, and representation in science journalism
June 5, 2018Master's degree approved for Science Communication Program

Science Notes

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November 7, 2019"How to live safely with grizzly bears" by Helen Santoro '19 (High Country News/The Atlantic)
January 25, 2019"Intelligent Ways to Search for Extraterrestrials" by Adam Mann '10 (The New Yorker)

Program Highlights

Our 3rd director: Erika Check Hayden

Financial aid: student fellowships

Student articles

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Alumni articles

Our Partners

Physical & Biological Sciences Division

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