National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications
For individuals who are working on the frontlines of science communication, science journalism, or practicing research, and who can demonstrate the potential or ability to develop high-quality, engaging science communications or reporting.
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From Neutrinos to Narratives: An Interview with Katrina Miller
Feature Story
As a science reporter for the New York Times, Katrina Miller writes about the universe and how the pursuit of understanding it impacts society. Miller was a 2023 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications.
Steven Strogatz Sees Hidden Unity in a World Full of Math
Feature Story
Cornell professor and researcher Steven Strogatz sees math everywhere. We asked Strogatz — a 2023 top award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications — about his love of math, where it shows up in his everyday life, and what sparked his efforts to communicate about it.
- What Shapes What We Believe: Andy Luttrell on Opinion Science Aug 21, 2025 Feature Story
- Science Communicator Sarah Goodwin Sparks Curiosity Through Film Jul 16, 2025 Feature Story
- Explaining the Brain: Scientist & Writer Grace Huckins Shares the Depth and Wonder of Our Minds Jun 18, 2025 Feature Story
- Freelance Journalist Sofia Quaglia Tells Nature’s Untold Stories Apr 28, 2025 Feature Story
- Submission Period Now Open for the 2025 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 to Be Awarded Feb 28, 2025 News Release
- Science in Everyday Life with Alex Dainis Jan 31, 2025 Feature Story
- Celebration of 2024 Science Communication Award Recipients Dec 18, 2024 Feature Story
- Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Cynthia-Lou Coleman Nov 25, 2024 Feature Story
- National Academies Announce 2024 Recipients of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Oct 24, 2024 News Release
- Involving LatinX Communities in Science Journalism: An Interview with Yvette Cabrera Sep 30, 2024 Feature Story
- From Cancer Research to Science Writing: Kristel Tjandra’s Science Communication Journey Jul 29, 2024 Feature Story
- Celebrating Pride with Andrea Bandelli Jun 25, 2024 Feature Story
- Communicating the Effects of Climate Change with Britt Wray May 7, 2024 Feature Story
- Submission Period for the 2024 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Now Open Mar 1, 2024 News Release
- Celebrating Black History and Heritage with Janina Jeff Feb 29, 2024 Feature Story
- National Academies Announce 2023 Recipients of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Nov 2, 2023 News Release
- Submissions for the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Are Now Open Apr 4, 2023 News Release
- National Academies Announce Inaugural Recipients of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Oct 12, 2022 News Release
- New Awards in Science Communication Totaling $600,000 Annually Launched by Schmidt Futures and the National Academies Feb 23, 2022 News Release
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Thank you for your interest. The application period for this opportunity is now closed, and we are no longer accepting new submissions.