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 →
fascinating stories for all audiences, conceived and written by students.
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,…
“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…
Unlikely Allies: How New York City Rats Are Helping Scientists Fight Hepatitis C
Anyone who has ever been in New York City has likely heard of or seen these infamous creatures. Widely recognized to “run…
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.