Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science

The Hitchcock Project is stepping away from Twitter. However, you can find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and BlueSky as @ HitchcockProject. Hope to see you there!

❄️ Wondering how to help backyard birds thrive this winter? 🐦 Learn tips from @unevadareno experts to keep your feathered friends safe, warm, and well-fed in the cold months. unr.edu/nevada-today/n…

🌡️ Extreme heat is a rising threat for outdoor workers, but regulations lag behind. Explore how science and advocacy aim to protect them, as discussed at #SciWri24. Written by Hitchcock Project's @VanesadelaCruz_ for @ScienceWriting. 👉 casw.org/news/protectin…

How do black bears choose their winter dens? 🐾 Soft beds, rooms with views, and safety for cubs are key. Learn more about these fascinating findings from @UNevadaReno EECB researchers. 🐻❄️ Story by @KatFulwider. hitchcockproject.org/new-research-s…

Alumni feature of the month: Meet Brooke Hess, a professional kayaker and filmmaker. After earning her master’s at @RSJNevada, she created The Grand Salmon, a documentary chronicling a paddling expedition to save the salmon. Don’t miss her inspiring Q&A! hitchcockproject.org/alumni-highlig…

Despite strong community opposition, the massive Village at Palisades Tahoe development was approved. Critics warn of fire risks, traffic, and environmental impacts. Learn more about the debate in this article by reporter @KatFulwider for @KUNRPublicRadio hitchcockproject.org/massive-develo…

Attention science communicators! Whether you’re an experienced journalist or just starting out, explore the Tips & Learning section on our website. Gain insights and advice from #SciComm experts to sharpen your craft! hitchcockproject.org/research/

The Hitchcock Project had a productive day of meetings last week! We explored the project’s future with @RSJNevada faculty, @unevadareno students, and media partners, gathering valuable ideas to shape our strategy. Exciting things are on the horizon—stay tuned! #SciComm

Hey, #WolfPack, want to sharpen your multimedia storytelling skills while reporting on impactful research? Join Prof. Jennifer Kent, director of the Hitchcock Project, for JOUR 410/610: Science and New Media! 🗓️ Spring semester, Tues/Thurs, 12-1:15 PM. @RSJNevada

Explore the Mackay Microbeam Lab at @UNRScience with Professor Joel DesOrmeau! 🪨 The lab uses electron microscopy and isotope geochemistry to analyze rocks, minerals, and metals through high-resolution images, x-ray maps, and crystal orientation data. #SciComm

Knowing the place we call home: A Q&A with Amy Alonzo, the environment and energy reporter for @TheNVIndy. Amy shares her journey from photojournalist to environmental reporter. Her mission? Helping us understand the world we live in. Read full story: hitchcockproject.org/knowing-the-pl…

Join us for a conversation and lunch! We want to hear about what interests you most in science, health, and environment reporting and how we can support you. Open to all @unevadareno students! 📅Thur., Dec. 5 at 11 am in the Reading Room, @RSJNevada. RSVP to jenniferkent@unr.edu

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Grand Salmon film screening! 🐟🎥We’re proud to support films that highlight storytelling for environmental action, especially those by our @RSJNevada alumni. Learn + and support Brooke Hess’s journey: salmonsourcetosea.com

Register here: eventbrite.com/e/106625012582…

❗️Tomorrow: If you like adventure and care about the environment, check out the screening of a film by RSJ alumna Brooke Hess. "The Grand Salmon" follows Brooke as she embarks on a 78-day paddling expedition. 🚣‍♀️ 🗓️Nov. 26th at 3:30 PM @RSJNevada Room 101. vimeo.com/983378919

Have you ever wondered where water goes after you use it, or how rain forms? 🌊🚿 In this animated explainer by @RSJNevada student Aidan Mahe, learn about the path that water takes as it moves from Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back again. hitchcockproject.org/where-does-wat…

Published originally by @HitchScienceUNR, an initiative of @RSJNevada, this animation explores the science behind concussions and the work of the @unevadareno Neuromechanics Lab. bit.ly/3YYzmv5

Alumni Highlight✨ Meet @truby_hannah, a @RSJNevada alumna and former Hitchcock Project graduate assistant who's already making waves in science communication! From reporting to freelancing, she's using her #SciComm skills to advocate for the environment. hitchcockproject.org/alumni-highlig…

What exactly is going on inside your brain when you experience a concussion? 🧠 In this animated explainer by Ray Grosser of @RSJNevada, Dr. Nicholas Murray from @publichealthunr explains the science behind concussions and the importance of early treatment hitchcockproject.org/what-does-a-co…

Registration is open for The Grand Salmon film screening! Hitchcock Project alumna Brooke Hess will share their experiences on a 78-day paddling expedition to save the wild salmon. Stay for the Q&A! 🗓️Nov. 26th at 3:30 PM 📍 @RSJNevada Room 101. eventbrite.com/e/the-grand-sa…