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ACE is a thriving, national network of communications professionals and educators.

The Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) is an association of communications professionals and educators who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences. We offer professional development and connection opportunities for those who work with and for educational, governmental, and research institutions and associated organizations and companies.

🌱 ACE Leadership Institute
Empowering Mid-Career Leaders in Agricultural and Life Sciences Communication

The ACE Leadership Institute is back—redesigned for today’s communications professionals. Starting in 2026, this immersive, year-long program equips mid-career leaders with the tools 🛠, confidence, and network to lead with impact. Through a mix of in-person and virtual experiences, you’ll develop skills in leadership, change management , strategic thinking, and inclusive practices, while applying your learning to real-world challenges.

Join a cohort of peers from across the country, gain guidance from experienced leadership facilitators, and take your influence to the next level. Applications open soon—don’t miss your chance to grow as a leader.

📅 NEW Application Deadline: December 22, 2025 | 🚀 Program Begins: June 2026

📣 ACE C&A entries are officially open! Now’s the time to submit your best work and be part of this year’s competition. Submit by January 15, 2025 to receive an early-entry discount, and be sure to complete your online submission by midnight (ET) on Sunday, February 15. Individuals and teams—ACE members and non-members—are all welcome to participate. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your standout projects!

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📣 Call for Speakers – Now Open!

The 2026 ACE Annual Conference in Billings, MT — June 15–17, 2026 — is now accepting professional development session proposals.
Share your expertise, connect with colleagues, and contribute to advancing our community.

🗓️ Submit your proposal by December 5, 2025!

Learning Community: Media Relations & Writing

Creative Strategies for Crafting Engaging Science Writing

January 28, 2026

2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 12:00 PM MT | 11:00 AM PT

Talking about science is hard – and sometimes divisive. This virtual workshop will explore how creative strategies, like story, style and listening, can help to make complex science more engaging and accessible to a wide range of audiences.

Speaker: Taylor Sklenar

Taylor Sklenar is a science communication lecturer at Iowa State University, a playwright with The EcoTheatre Lab, and Iowa Policy Lead with Climate Land Leaders. His work blends science, sustainability, and rural storytelling, using theatre to spark community conversations on topics like climate change, agriculture, and energy. His plays have been produced across the Midwest, including his recent project on herbicide resistance.

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Read the Newest Edition of JAC

The Journal of Applied Communication (JAC) is peer-reviewed to ensure accuracy and quality, and is an important part of your ACE membership benefits.

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