Category: Connector Chat

Tip Sheet: Follow the Money — How To Cover the Federal Appropriations Process

Posted on by Cindy MacDonald

Video recording, resources and tips from the CASW Connector Chat On April 30, 2026, CASW Connector hosted a Chat with Alessandra Zimmermann, AAAS project director for R&D policy, and Max

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Tip Sheet: Tips and Tools for Investigative Science Reporting

Posted on by Cindy MacDonald

Video recording, resources and tips from the CASW Connector Chat On January 29, 2026, CASW Connector hosted a Chat with top investigative reporters Charles Piller of Science and Liza Gross of Inside Climate News. The

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Tip Sheet: Science Journalism and Communication in the Misinformation Era

Posted on by Betsy Ladyzhets
Kai Kupferschmidt and Briony Swire-Thompson are pictured in a screenshot of a Zoom webinar. Kupferschmidt, above, is listening intently while Swire-Thompson, below, gestures while making a point.

On April 16, CASW Connector hosted a Chat discussing science journalism and communication in the misinformation era. The panelists talked about key concepts – and misconceptions – that journalists and communicators encounter in combating misinformation, shared insights from research on how people process information, and answered questions from the audience. 

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Tip Sheet: Best Practices for Pitching Freelance Stories

Posted on by Betsy Ladyzhets

On January 10, CASW Connector hosted a Chat discussing the best practices for pitching freelance stories, including how to structure your pitch, how to approach new editors, the art of the soft pitch, and much more. The panelists answered attendees’ questions, and participants discussed specific issues about pitching in breakout groups. The Chat also included a brief demo of CASW Connector, a library of science writing resources – including opportunities for pitching and publishing.

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