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Fellowships & Grants

U.S. Maternal Health Press Fellowship

"The Every Mother Counts U.S. Maternal Health Press Fellowship is designed to deepen and expand U.S. media coverage of maternal health. This fellowship is a learning opportunity that will help journalists understand the challenges and solutions shaping maternal health in the U.S. and support more impactful reporting on the issue. The fellowship will run for approximately four months, from April–July 2026. A cohort of approximately 10 journalists from across the country will deepen their understanding of the U.S. maternal health landscape through a blend of virtual learning and interactive site visits to Arkansas & Minnesota where they will meet with community-based leaders, advocates, policy experts, and health providers working to advance maternal health. All travel and expenses related to the fellowship are covered. The fellowship does not provide project funding or salary. Fellows maintain full editorial independence." Deadline: Feb. 23, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

U.S. Maternal Health Press Fellowship

Summary:
"The Every Mother Counts U.S. Maternal Health Press Fellowship is designed to deepen and expand U.S. media coverage of maternal health. This fellowship is a learning opportunity that will help journalists understand the challenges and solutions shaping maternal health in the U.S. and support more impactful reporting on the issue. The fellowship will run for approximately four months, from April–July 2026. A cohort of approximately 10 journalists from across the country will deepen their understanding of the U.S. maternal health landscape through a blend of virtual learning and interactive site visits to Arkansas & Minnesota where they will meet with community-based leaders, advocates, policy experts, and health providers working to advance maternal health. All travel and expenses related to the fellowship are covered. The fellowship does not provide project funding or salary. Fellows maintain full editorial independence." Deadline: Feb. 23, 2026.
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Podcast

Science Journalism and Communication w/Jonathan Wosen

"In this episode, Imani and guest Dr. Jonathan Wosen explore his journey from being a curious child interested in science to navigating the challenges of graduate school and ultimately transitioning into science journalism. The conversation highlights the importance of communication in science, the skills developed during graduate school, and the resilience required to succeed in both academia and journalism. Jonathan also shares insights on storytelling in science writing and offers advice for aspiring science communicators."
Podcast

Science Journalism and Communication w/Jonathan Wosen

Summary:
"In this episode, Imani and guest Dr. Jonathan Wosen explore his journey from being a curious child interested in science to navigating the challenges of graduate school and ultimately transitioning into science journalism. The conversation highlights the importance of communication in science, the skills developed during graduate school, and the resilience required to succeed in both academia and journalism. Jonathan also shares insights on storytelling in science writing and offers advice for aspiring science communicators."
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NALA(STEM) Podcast

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December 15, 2025

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Awards

Pulitzer Prize Books and Journalism Competitions

The Pulitzer Prizes, established in 1917, are awarded annually in journalism, books, music and drama. "There are 23 Pulitzer categories. In 22 of those categories the winners receive a $15,000 cash award and a certificate. Only the winner in the Public Service category of the Journalism competition is awarded a gold medal. The Public Service Prize is always awarded to a news organization, not an individual, although an individual or a team may be named in the citation."
  • Books: The final deadline for books published in the 2025 calendar year was Oct. 15.
  • Journalism: There are 15 categories. Work must have appeared in a regularly published U.S. newspaper, magazine, wire service or news site. Deadline is January 26, 2026.
Awards

Pulitzer Prize Books and Journalism Competitions

Summary:
The Pulitzer Prizes, established in 1917, are awarded annually in journalism, books, music and drama. "There are 23 Pulitzer categories. In 22 of those categories the winners receive a $15,000 cash award and a certificate. Only the winner in the Public Service category of the Journalism competition is awarded a gold medal. The Public Service Prize is always awarded to a news organization, not an individual, although an individual or a team may be named in the citation."
  • Books: The final deadline for books published in the 2025 calendar year was Oct. 15.
  • Journalism: There are 15 categories. Work must have appeared in a regularly published U.S. newspaper, magazine, wire service or news site. Deadline is January 26, 2026.
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Article

Q&A: Ella Muncie on AI, Environmental Storytelling and the Future of Advocacy

The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science, Reynolds School of Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno

"Ella Muncie, Ph.D., is a researcher in environmental communication. She recently completed her doctoral degree at the University of Leicester, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping creative activism. Her paper, Artificial Intelligence and New Voices in Environmental Campaigning, analyzed Greenpeace International’s 'Alternative Futures' initiative, one of the first environmental campaigns to use AI-generated imagery (read more in our Research Review of Muncie’s paper). In this conversation, Muncie discusses the promises and pitfalls of using AI for environmental storytelling and what responsible advocacy might look like in the years ahead."
Article

Q&A: Ella Muncie on AI, Environmental Storytelling and the Future of Advocacy

Summary:
"Ella Muncie, Ph.D., is a researcher in environmental communication. She recently completed her doctoral degree at the University of Leicester, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping creative activism. Her paper, Artificial Intelligence and New Voices in Environmental Campaigning, analyzed Greenpeace International’s 'Alternative Futures' initiative, one of the first environmental campaigns to use AI-generated imagery (read more in our Research Review of Muncie’s paper). In this conversation, Muncie discusses the promises and pitfalls of using AI for environmental storytelling and what responsible advocacy might look like in the years ahead."
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The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science, Reynolds School of Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno

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December 15, 2025

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Journalism program

The Water Desk

"Based in Boulder at the University of Colorado and its Center for Environmental Journalism, The Water Desk works with journalists and news media to strengthen their water-related coverage and expand its impact. This collaborative enterprise also produces original content, helps train the next generation of water journalists, engages with the community and pursues innovative approaches to storytelling. The Water Desk strengthens water journalism in a variety of ways, including:
  • Support for journalists: Through our network, The Water Desk provides funding, training and other resources to journalists and media outlets that cover Western water issues.
  • Original content: The Water Desk produces its own journalism and offers free multimedia content, data visualizations and background resources.
  • Education and community engagement: The Water Desk works with CU students and others beyond the campus to advance learning and to engage the community on Western water issues."
Journalism program

The Water Desk

Summary:
"Based in Boulder at the University of Colorado and its Center for Environmental Journalism, The Water Desk works with journalists and news media to strengthen their water-related coverage and expand its impact. This collaborative enterprise also produces original content, helps train the next generation of water journalists, engages with the community and pursues innovative approaches to storytelling. The Water Desk strengthens water journalism in a variety of ways, including:
  • Support for journalists: Through our network, The Water Desk provides funding, training and other resources to journalists and media outlets that cover Western water issues.
  • Original content: The Water Desk produces its own journalism and offers free multimedia content, data visualizations and background resources.
  • Education and community engagement: The Water Desk works with CU students and others beyond the campus to advance learning and to engage the community on Western water issues."
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Organization

Wissenschaftspressekonferenz (WPK)

"WPK is the largest association of science journalists in Germany. We have a growing membership of over 260 freelance and salaried colleagues working for the leading media in the country. Membership is restricted to science journalists, although we have a very supportive circle of friends in press offices, at universities and in other organisations. The association’s mission is to promote quality science journalism and encourage dialogue between science, business, policymakers and the public. To this end, we run or co-run many different activities both for our members and for those interested in promoting good science journalism, such as 'WISSENSWERTE,' a major annual conference on science journalism which brings together science journalists, researchers and science organisations for three days of panel discussions, lectures, workshops and ideas-sharing. Through our Innovation Fund, which helps to kick-start und reinforce forward-looking projects, we play an active role in promoting innovative journalistic ideas by providing funding and support."
Organization

Wissenschaftspressekonferenz (WPK)

Summary:
"WPK is the largest association of science journalists in Germany. We have a growing membership of over 260 freelance and salaried colleagues working for the leading media in the country. Membership is restricted to science journalists, although we have a very supportive circle of friends in press offices, at universities and in other organisations. The association’s mission is to promote quality science journalism and encourage dialogue between science, business, policymakers and the public. To this end, we run or co-run many different activities both for our members and for those interested in promoting good science journalism, such as 'WISSENSWERTE,' a major annual conference on science journalism which brings together science journalists, researchers and science organisations for three days of panel discussions, lectures, workshops and ideas-sharing. Through our Innovation Fund, which helps to kick-start und reinforce forward-looking projects, we play an active role in promoting innovative journalistic ideas by providing funding and support."
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