advancing the art of science communication
curiousSCIENCEwriters is an innovative extracurricular program that trains curious and creative high school communicators to bring complex science to the general public through the power of story. Learn More →
The application portal for the
Class of 2025 is CLOSED.
2025 Summer Bootcamp
will be held online July 14-18.
* In-person experiences available in some areas*
fascinating stories for all audiences, conceived and written by students.
The Invisible Brain in Your Belly: The Power of Your Gut
You are walking on stage. Hundreds of eyes are watching you. Your palms are sweating, and the butterflies are turning and tossing…
Swimming sicknesses: how warming waters can impact the safety of aquatic recreation
Originally a necessary life skill, swimming has evolved from basic protection against drowning to an enjoyable activity for many, and has become…
Primate Insights: How Nonhuman Primate Studies Illuminate Substance Use Disorders
Nonhuman primates—monkeys for the most part—are paving the way headfirst into exciting new research. They have always played a fundamental role in…
Do you have the drive and passion for science communication?
Curious Science Writers (cSw) is a training program for exceptional high school students with a passion for science and writing. Created to “advance the art of science communication,” cSw is an innovative, extracurricular program that prepares highly motivated high school communicators to bring complex biomedical science to the general public through the power of story.