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Trans Journalists Association

"The Trans Journalists Association is a professional membership organization that promotes accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communities in the media and fosters the careers of gender-expansive journalists. The TJA offers a number of programs and resources to support journalists. Some are limited to active TJA members; others are open to all applicants or participants." The Trans Journalists Association is offering Summer 2025 professional development stipends to any journalist who qualifies for membership. Deadline is August 11.
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Journal of Science Communication

"The Journal of Science Communication (JCOM) is a diamond-open-access, peer-reviewed journal focused on science communication. The Journal covers a broad range of issues pertinent to science communication and public engagement with STEM, including citizen science as well as environmental and health communication, where these relate to communication of research." "JCOM covers topics related to science communication, including original research, theoretical reflections, case studies of best practice and evaluations. The Journal is aimed at researchers, educators, trainers and professional and occasional practitioners in science communication. JCOM publishes research that explores a wide range of issues pertinent to the science communication community, including: issues in communication between science and citizens and within the scientific community itself; challenges arising when models for theoretical analysis or practical means to popularize science are used; the changing relation between science and social institutions; and the informative, pedagogical, interpretative and political dimensions of science communication." "JCOM caters for scholars coming from sociology of science, science and technology studies, media and communication, museum studies and other disciplinary perspectives."
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Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

"Science Writers & Communicators of Canada (SWCC) was founded in 1970 as the Canadian Science Writers’ Association by a small group of science and medical reporters who recognized their role in helping other Canadians better understand rapid changes occurring in our world." You'll find resources for members and nonmembers for starting or expanding a career in science communication, an annual book awards contest (last deadline was November 1, 2024) and annual conference. The 2025 SWCC Annual Conference took place June 12-13 at the Wu Conference Centre on the University of New Brunswick Campus.
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Advice for Future Science Journalists — From Knight Science Journalism @MIT Alumni

"The Knight Science Journalism Program has been around for over 40 years, so we have a large community of alumni. KSJ reached out to this global group of esteemed science reporters and asked them, 'What advice do you have for future science journalists?' Or perhaps, 'What would you say to your younger self?' Messages rolled in with thoughtful advice and astute reflections on the field itself. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in the game for decades, this one is worth a read."

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Science Writing and Story Structures

Erika Hayasaki writes from the 2024 National Association of Science Writers conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, offering resources and books from one of the panel discussions, plus "seven story structures that can be useful for thinking about longform pieces, as well as links to a few examples of each style."

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4 Ways To Diversify Your Beat as a Freelance Health Journalist

Diversifying your beat as a freelance health reporter can be financially savvy and help you become a better writer overall.

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