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"Dr. Kearns has given us much-needed tools for sharing science with empathy, engagement, and the full humanity that our audiences deserve. A brave and brilliant guide to the shifting terrain of science communication." Cynthia Barnett, University of Florida Environmental Journalist in Residence and author of the books Mirage, Blue Revolution, and Rain

“Getting to the Heart of Science Communication is a must-read for amateurs and professionals alike. The book presents tangible ways to engage in science communication that is justice-centered and meets environmental and societal challenges of today. Kearns delivers thoughtful and transformational advice on addressing power and accountability in the sciences.” Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, Professor of Soil Biogeochemistry, University of California, Merced

“In Getting to the Heart of Science Communication, Faith Kearns captures the voices of real science communication practice—and maps where we need to go to build public trust in science, relationship by relationship. This is the book the field needs now.” Bob Lalasz, CEO, Science+Story

Book media:

The conventional wisdom on how to talk about climate change? It’s wrong.  by Kate Yoder at Grist

More than the Message by Jonathan Wai, Science

Compassionate communication key to spurring action on research results by Mathew Reisz at Times Higher Ed

Finding the Heart to Talk About Climate, with Katerina Gonzales, Climate One podcast hosted by Greg Dalton

Faith Kearns: Getting to the Heart of Science Communication, Bob Lalasz, Science + Story podcast

Getting to the Heart of Science Communication, Brad Phillips, Speak Good podcast

Emotion and Communication about Science, Brian Southwell, The Measure of Everyday Life

Getting to the Heart of Science Communication with Dr. Faith Kearns, Madison Sankovitz and Monique Rivera, Beyond the Bench podcast

Faith Kearns: Getting to the Heart of Science Communication, Chris Gambino for New Books Network podcast

Getting to the Heart of Science Communication with Faith Kearns, a book excerpt at Bioneers

Getting to the Heart of Science Communication: A Guide to Effective Engagement Book Review by Candace J Akins, Native Plants Journal

Getting to the Heart of Science Communication: A Guide to Effective Engagement Book Review by Ted Gostomski, Natural Areas Journal

Book review: Getting to the Heart of Science Communication by Richard Smardon, Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences

Getting to the Heart of Water Communication, Water Talk podcast

Getting to the Heart of Science Communication by Charley Wilson and Lynn Lipinski at What Matters Water TV and Podcast

Communicating about climate crisis and other scientific issues requires more than facts by Pam Kan-Rice at UC Ag and Natural Resources

Talking Science: It's Not Just About the Facts by Donnell Brown at the National Grape Research Alliance

Getting to the Heart of Science Communication: A Guide to Effective Engagement at Breakthroughs

UC ANR Scientist Publishes Guide to Science Communication with Tim Hammerich at Ag Info Network

Getting to the Heart of Science Communication: A Guide to Effective Engagement by John Keogh at Booklist

How Cities Can Get to the Heart of Science Communication by Michael Shank at Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance

11 Books to Upskill and Make More Money as a Freelance Science Writer by Sheeva Azma