Science journalism with a purpose

Science News is edited for an educated readership of professionals, scientists and other science enthusiasts. Written by a staff of experienced science journalists, it treats science as news, reporting accurately and placing findings in perspective. Science News and its writers have won many awards for their work; here’s a list of many of them.

Published since 1922, the biweekly print publication reaches about 90,000 dedicated subscribers and is available via the Science News app on AndroidApple and Kindle Fire devices. Updated continuously online, the Science News website attracted over 12 million unique online viewers in 2016.

Science News is published by the Society for Science, a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the public engagement in scientific research and education.

Science News Learning

Over 4.1 million students and 1/3rd of all U.S. high schools have access to Science News. The goal of Science News Learning is to help transform how students and educators are asked to interact with science in the classroom by providing them with real-world examples, information, and inspiration.

Science News for Students

Science News for Students (SNS) is an award-winning website written specifically for students, educators and parents. Reaching millions of visitors each year, SNS provides an important, widely used and credible science resource, bringing science and Science News into the classroom, after-school programming and out of school activities. This online publication is offered free of charge. Sponsorship packages and commitment levels can be customized.

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Carole Russo

Director of Institutional Giving
Society for Science
1719 N Street, NW, Washington, DC  20036
(202) 872.5177
crusso@societyforscience.org