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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.

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2025 Conference

Save the Date | June 16-18, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Join us in Milwaukee for the 2025 ACE Annual Conference! Connect with communication professionals in agriculture, natural resources, and life sciences. Benefit from hands-on workshops, expert sessions, and valuable networking opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. If you're passionate about improving communication in these vital fields, this conference is for you!


2025 ACE Critique & Awards Program: Now Open!

The 2025 ACE Critique & Awards (C&A) program is officially open! Don’t miss out on the Early Bird Rate, which ends January 15, 2025. After that, the regular entry rate will apply, so take advantage of this discount and get your submissions in early!

The final deadline for submissions is February 15, 2025, so be sure to plan ahead.

Review the category and class descriptions now and start thinking about which of your best works you’ll be entering. We can’t wait to see what you submit.



Enhance Your Science Communication Skills with AI

Do you face challenges explaining specialized knowledge or complex ideas to audiences outside your field? Working in conjunction with the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of South Dakota, this ACE webinar series focuses on practical tools and hands-on activities to help you learn AI basics and craft clear, engaging, and impactful messages and graphics —whether you're sharing research, crafting content for public engagement, teaching students, or collaborating across disciplines.

Workshop Schedule

  1. Introduction to AI in Science Communication
    Wednesday, January 29 | 3:00–4:30 PM CT
    Join on Zoom
    Explore how AI can transform your communication approach, simplify complex ideas, and save time.

  2. Developing Engaging Content with AI
    Wednesday, February 26 | 3:00–4:30 PM CT
    Join on Zoom
    Learn to create compelling visuals and relatable narratives using AI tools.

  3. Elevating Presentations and Media Relations with AI
    Wednesday, March 26 | 3:00–4:30 PM CT
    Join on Zoom
    Explore how AI tools can enhance your presentations and prepare you for effective media interactions.

Discover AI's potential to enhance research, teaching, and public communication!

ACE Critique & Awards Program

C&A Office Hours 

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

2:00pm ET, 1:00pm CT, 12:00pm MT, 11:00am PT 

The C&A Office Hours provides a session for you to

(a)drop in and ask questions about categories etc., or

(b) have protected time on your calendar to work ona submission(s) with other ACE members (similar to a writing retreat).

Members of the C&A Committee will be available throughout the session to answer any questions you have.

Zoom Information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84039437543?pwd=0PMohf77nOsF7rHeXLY5vZ7uLi4S1Z.1



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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