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Ethics in Science Journalism

The Open Notebook

"Whether you're a seasoned journalist or you're just starting out, you're sure to encounter ethical questions in your work. This might involve ethical dilemmas when covering topics like animal research, or intentional language choices when covering topics like sexual misconduct and healthcare for trans youth. Reporting on sensitive subjects requires journalistic rigor and compassion, sensitivity toward sources, and emphasis on the larger goals behind your coverage. But the extra effort will pay off in making your stories more accurate, nuanced, and compelling."
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Ethics in Science Journalism

Summary:
"Whether you're a seasoned journalist or you're just starting out, you're sure to encounter ethical questions in your work. This might involve ethical dilemmas when covering topics like animal research, or intentional language choices when covering topics like sexual misconduct and healthcare for trans youth. Reporting on sensitive subjects requires journalistic rigor and compassion, sensitivity toward sources, and emphasis on the larger goals behind your coverage. But the extra effort will pay off in making your stories more accurate, nuanced, and compelling."
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Awards

NPF Easterseals Award for Excellence in Coverage of Disabilities

National Press Foundation (NPF)

"NPF has established a new annual journalism award sponsored by Easterseals, a national disability services nonprofit, to promote outstanding journalism that expands the public’s understanding of issues impacting people with disabilities. The Easterseals Award for Excellence in Coverage of Disabilities, which carries a $10,000 prize, will recognize exemplary reporting on the wide-ranging topics affecting more than 70 million Americans with a disability today. The award will recognize reporting that deepens the public’s understanding of the challenges and successes experienced by people with disabilities."
Awards

NPF Easterseals Award for Excellence in Coverage of Disabilities

Summary:
"NPF has established a new annual journalism award sponsored by Easterseals, a national disability services nonprofit, to promote outstanding journalism that expands the public’s understanding of issues impacting people with disabilities. The Easterseals Award for Excellence in Coverage of Disabilities, which carries a $10,000 prize, will recognize exemplary reporting on the wide-ranging topics affecting more than 70 million Americans with a disability today. The award will recognize reporting that deepens the public’s understanding of the challenges and successes experienced by people with disabilities."
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National Press Foundation (NPF)

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Training program

Covering Workplace Mental Health Fellowship

National Press Foundation (NPF)

"From AI chatbot therapists to return-to-office orders, the fluctuating gig economy and generational differences – the workplace is rife with mental health issues for journalists to cover. To encourage accurate, nuanced and in-depth reporting on mental health issues, treatments and advances at work, the National Press Foundation will hold a two-day training fellowship in Washington, D.C., May 13-14, 2026. Apply by April 7. Selected business and health journalists will have the opportunity to question expert speakers in organizational psychology and human resources, as well as get the story behind the story from the winner of the Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting. NPF offers this professional development opportunity for journalists to enhance skills, increase knowledge and recharge their reporting. The foundation will cover airfare, hotel costs and some meals. Open only to journalists based in the U.S."
Training program

Covering Workplace Mental Health Fellowship

Summary:
"From AI chatbot therapists to return-to-office orders, the fluctuating gig economy and generational differences – the workplace is rife with mental health issues for journalists to cover. To encourage accurate, nuanced and in-depth reporting on mental health issues, treatments and advances at work, the National Press Foundation will hold a two-day training fellowship in Washington, D.C., May 13-14, 2026. Apply by April 7. Selected business and health journalists will have the opportunity to question expert speakers in organizational psychology and human resources, as well as get the story behind the story from the winner of the Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting. NPF offers this professional development opportunity for journalists to enhance skills, increase knowledge and recharge their reporting. The foundation will cover airfare, hotel costs and some meals. Open only to journalists based in the U.S."
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National Press Foundation (NPF)

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Video

Turning Climate Data into Stories

"Climate data is more accessible than ever, but knowing how to find, interpret, and apply it in your reporting can make a difference in the strength of your stories. In this Climate Central webinar, we’ll explore how journalists and communicators can tap into trusted climate data tools to bring more depth, clarity, and context to stories that connect climate change to our communities. We’ll focus on two widely used resources: ACIS (Applied Climate Information System) and NOAA’s Climate at a Glance dashboard, walking through how to put them to work. You’ll learn how to query city-level observations, pull out key metrics like extreme heat days and heavy rain events, and connect local weather impacts to the broader state, national, and global climate trends."
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Turning Climate Data into Stories

Summary:
"Climate data is more accessible than ever, but knowing how to find, interpret, and apply it in your reporting can make a difference in the strength of your stories. In this Climate Central webinar, we’ll explore how journalists and communicators can tap into trusted climate data tools to bring more depth, clarity, and context to stories that connect climate change to our communities. We’ll focus on two widely used resources: ACIS (Applied Climate Information System) and NOAA’s Climate at a Glance dashboard, walking through how to put them to work. You’ll learn how to query city-level observations, pull out key metrics like extreme heat days and heavy rain events, and connect local weather impacts to the broader state, national, and global climate trends."
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Climate Central

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March 10, 2026

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Article

Marlene Zuk on Tackling Writer’s Block (As a Scientist)

"Structure may help some scientists write, but it doesn’t address the root cause of the problem. I believe our writer’s block stems from the same place as that of other writers: it’s not a writing problem, it’s a thinking problem. Writing is thinking, which means that if you aren’t sure of what you want to say, you can’t write. But scientists don’t always recognize that connection."
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Marlene Zuk on Tackling Writer’s Block (As a Scientist)

Summary:
"Structure may help some scientists write, but it doesn’t address the root cause of the problem. I believe our writer’s block stems from the same place as that of other writers: it’s not a writing problem, it’s a thinking problem. Writing is thinking, which means that if you aren’t sure of what you want to say, you can’t write. But scientists don’t always recognize that connection."
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Literary Hub

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March 20, 2026

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Events

Covering Contaminated Sites Under Trump

Public Media Journalists Association

"Most of us have a contaminated site near us, but without reporters playing a watchdog role, these sites often languish for decades, potentially impacting people’s health. The stakes couldn’t be higher: Trump’s proposed cutting the budget to the very program responsible for cleaning those sites up. "In this webinar, journalist and creator of the award-winning 'Hazard NJ' and 'Hazard NYC' podcasts, Jordan Gass-Pooré provides tips on the ways journalists can report on contaminated sites in the age of Trump using open-source and OSINT tools."
  • When: March 31, 2026 @ 1-2 p.m. ET
Events

Covering Contaminated Sites Under Trump

Summary:
"Most of us have a contaminated site near us, but without reporters playing a watchdog role, these sites often languish for decades, potentially impacting people’s health. The stakes couldn’t be higher: Trump’s proposed cutting the budget to the very program responsible for cleaning those sites up. "In this webinar, journalist and creator of the award-winning 'Hazard NJ' and 'Hazard NYC' podcasts, Jordan Gass-Pooré provides tips on the ways journalists can report on contaminated sites in the age of Trump using open-source and OSINT tools."
  • When: March 31, 2026 @ 1-2 p.m. ET
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Public Media Journalists Association

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