Science Communication Organisations
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Science Communication Professional Associations

Association for Science Education
The professional body for science teachers and works to improve science teaching. It was established in 1963 and today has around 15,000 members.  

Association of British Science Writers
Exists to help those who write about science and technology and aims to improve the quality of science journalism in the UK. The association’s members include print and broadcast journalists, authors, scriptwriters and producers.

British Interactive Group
A not-for-profit organisation for all people involved in interactive or hands-on science communication activities. It offers opportunities for training, professional development, networking, sharing best practice and learning new ideas.

Association for Science and Discovery Centres
The Association for Science and Discovery Centres represents over 80 science centres, museums and discovery centres in the UK. Its purpose is to raise the profile of these centres; to establish their role as spaces for dialogue between science specialists and the public, and to act as an informal learning resource for learners of all ages.

International Federation of Environmental Journalists
Founded in 1993, the IFEJ is a network and international association for environmental journalists. Today the Federation has members, correspondents and member associations in more than 117 countries worldwide, working in every journalistic medium.

International Science Shop Network
A science shop provides independent, participatory research support in response to concerns experienced by civil society.

International Science Writers Association
Works to improve science media facilities, to have its members recognised on at least the same basis as the local media, and to maintain and improve standards of science writing worldwide.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine Public Relations Association (STEMPRA)
An informal network working to connect people working in science communication. It provides a forum for its members to get together and share information and expertise.

World Federation of Science Journalists
A non-governmental international organization representing science journalists associations.

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