Topic: Public engagement

The multidisciplinary AAAS Annual Meeting convenes scientists, engineers, policymakers, educators, and journalists to examine how research, policy, media, and public trust shape scientific progress and evidence-informed action.

Support public engagement with brain research through community outreach, schools, advocacy or policy and media activities. Interdisciplinary projects may address ethical, legal and social questions. Apply through the IBRO portal by 15 October 2026, 23:59 CEST. Proposals need an event plan, host information, organisers’ CVs, budget, visibility plans and inclusion measures. Activities can occur outside Brain Awareness Week but must support its campaign.

The Royal Society of Chemistry supports chemistry engagement with school and public audiences, including projects that improve chemists’ communication skills, reach under-represented communities, connect families with chemistry, and build useful partnerships. Awards are £500–£10,000. Applicants must be 18 or older and be UK or Republic of Ireland residents with a local address and bank account, or represent an organisation registered there. Projects must have substantial chemical-sciences content; unsuccessful applications cannot be resubmitted without invitation. Applications are open. The f

Katia Moskvitch joins Hamish Johnston to discuss The Quantum Kid, the video channel she co-hosts with her son Kai. Their child-led interviews and laboratory visits encourage researchers to explain quantum ideas to wider audiences. The conversation examines whether early exposure to counterintuitive concepts can inspire future science study and participation in quantum technology. The episode is supported by American Elements.