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 →

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17 Aug 2026
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The New It Couple: How Titi Monkeys Can Show the Benefits of Relationships

How does being in a relationship help with physical and mental health? Research with animals is helping to answer this question. Studies…

28 Jul 2026
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A Diagnosis Too Late: The Search for Biomarkers in Autism

You’ve just welcomed your baby into the world, but instead of joy, you’re consumed by fear. Your child begins to have seizures—frequent,…

28 Jul 2026
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“Singing Mice” Can Help Scientists Understand Autism

Deep within the tropical forests of Costa Rica, a duet of high-pitched chirps ring out. As if they were mid-conversation, these Alston’s…

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.