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 2026 is OPEN.
2026 Summer Bootcamp
will be held online July 13-17.
* In-person experiences available in some areas*
fascinating stories for all audiences, conceived and written by students.
Medical Magic: Stem Cell Applications in Regenerative Medicine
As millions of diseases inflict irreversible damage to vital organs and tissues, researchers find themselves depending on long-term therapies that can restore…
A Purr-fect Partner in Science: What Cats Reveal About a Fatal Neurodegenerative Disease
Could the answer to treating a rare childhood brain disorder be hiding behind some whiskers? Underlying this unlikely connection is a shared…
What Birds Have to Say: Unlocking the Secrets of Human Language
Every day, beautiful chirps of millions of different bird species can be heard all around the world. However, this beautiful singing is…
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.