BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//CASW Connector - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:CASW Connector
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://connector.casw.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CASW Connector
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T221108Z
CREATED:20260504T221108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T221108Z
UID:3090-1778760000-1778763600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Pretty Pictures: Utilising Graphics To Communicate Science
DESCRIPTION:“In today’s crowded scientific landscape\, visuals (graphical abstracts\, posters\, banners\, or even a well-designed slide) can make the difference between being noticed or overlooked. The right illustration clarifies complex ideas\, draws attention\, and helps your research reach audiences beyond your immediate field. Visual communication is no longer optional. From conference posters to social media\, from CVs to online articles\, the ability to convey science through images can shape how your work is perceived\, and even influence the opportunities that follow. This talk will cover how researchers and science communicators can transform the way they present their work using principles from art\, design\, and illustration. You’ll learn practical strategies to craft visuals that tell your scientific story clearly and memorably\, helping your work (and your career) go further. \n“Cost: Free for SWCC Members / $30 CAD for Non-Members \n“Are you a non-member of SWCC registering for this event? If you decide to become a member of SWCC within 2 weeks of the event date\, your membership fee (in the applicable category) will be discounted by the amount you paid for event registration. To activate your discounted membership within the 2-week period\, email office@sciencewriters.ca.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/beyond-pretty-pictures-utilising-graphics-to-communicate-science/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T221231Z
CREATED:20260504T215833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T221231Z
UID:3089-1778680800-1778684400@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Media Training for Scientists: Essential Skills for Successful Interviews
DESCRIPTION:“Scientists are often wary of speaking with the media because of concerns about being misquoted\, misunderstood\, or otherwise contributing to misinformation. And while expert sources don’t control the final outcome of a news story\, there are strategies to maximize the chances that any story they help with contains accurate scientific information and context. \n“In 45-minutes of presentation and 15-minutes of Q&A\, this webinar will guide you through working with the media when public discourse may feel hostile toward science.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/media-training-for-scientists-essential-skills-for-successful-interviews/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T203155Z
CREATED:20260511T203155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T203155Z
UID:3095-1778677200-1778680800@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Maternal Tdap Vaccine: The Evidence Behind It and How To Tell the Story
DESCRIPTION:Pertussis (whooping cough) cases are on the rise\, and infants remain the most vulnerable population. Tdap vaccination during pregnancy is one of the most effective tools we have to protect newborns before they are old enough to be vaccinated themselves. In this webinar\, you will hear from two expert groups working at the forefront of vaccine communication and evidence translation. \nThe Vaccine Integrity Project will present their evidence review of the current data on Tdap safety and efficacy in pregnancy\, and The Evidence Collective will share the most common questions they hear from communities both on- and offline and discuss practical strategies for addressing them effectively.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/maternal-tdap-vaccine-the-evidence-behind-it-and-how-to-tell-the-story/
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connector.casw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maternal-tdap-vaccine-webinar-image-2-UjWfRA.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T010831Z
CREATED:20260512T010716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T010831Z
UID:3103-1778673600-1778677200@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Reporting From Iowa: How To Cover Factory Farm Pollution in the State
DESCRIPTION:“Industrial livestock operations produce 110 billion pounds of manure each year in Iowa\, yet no one tracks where it’s all going. As the cancer incidence rate nationwide declines\, it’s growing in Iowa\, where diagnoses among young adults are rising faster than they are elsewhere. In this webinar\, you’ll hear two reporters based in Iowa\, one from Sentient and one from Inside Climate News\, share their experience in covering the effects of agricultural pollution on Iowans\, from the science to the stories.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/reporting-from-iowa-how-to-cover-factory-farm-pollution-in-the-state/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260325T231416Z
CREATED:20260325T231416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T231416Z
UID:2914-1778630400-1778716799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: National Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The National Book Awards were established in 1950 to celebrate the best writing in the United States. Since 1989\, the Awards have been overseen by the National Book Foundation\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate the best literature published in the United States\, connect books with readers of all ages\, and champion the literary arts as a vital part of our culture. Although other categories have been recognized in the past\, the Awards currently honors the best Fiction\, Nonfiction\, Poetry\, Translated Literature\, and Young People’s Literature published each year.” \nWinners each receive $10\,000. Finalists receive $1\,000.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-national-book-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260421T190647Z
CREATED:20251226T211709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T190647Z
UID:2450-1778630400-1778716799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Wildscreen Panda Awards
DESCRIPTION:“The globally acclaimed Panda Awards\, the ‘Green Oscars’ of the international wildlife film and TV industry\, have sat at the heart of the Wildscreen Festival since 1982. They celebrate the very best in the natural world storytelling craft\, and remain the highest honour in the industry. \n“The 2026 competition has 18 categories and three special awards\, including the coveted Golden Panda for the best overall production. \n“2026 sees the introduction of a brand-new Digital-First Panda Award category\, recognising the importance of digital-first storytelling in diversifying the stories of nature being told\, the storytellers and the audiences being reached.” \nThe 2026 festival takes place Oct. 19-22 in the UK. Deadlines: \n\nEarlybird: February 24\, 2026\nRegular: April 16\, 2026\nLate: May 13\, 2026
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-wildscreen-panda-awards/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260421T190451Z
CREATED:20251226T205941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T190451Z
UID:2447-1778630400-1778716799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Wildscreen Official Selection
DESCRIPTION:The biennial Wildscreen Festival’s “Official Selection showcases creative and bold stories that spark positive and restorative action for our natural world\, acting as a global launchpad for new and diverse voices. From short and feature films to extended reality productions\, the Official Selection platforms new voices\, original stories and vital messages about nature. … The Official Selection is separate from the Panda Awards\, our industry and craft-focused film competition.” \nThe 2026 festival takes place Oct. 19-22 in the UK. Deadlines: \n\nEarlybird: February 24\, 2026\nRegular: April 16\, 2026\nLate: May 13\, 2026
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-wildscreen-official-selection/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Film Competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260428T193414Z
CREATED:20260428T193414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193414Z
UID:3058-1778544000-1778630399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:USC Annenberg Impact Fund for Reporting on Equity in Health and Health Care
DESCRIPTION:“Journalists play a critical role in uncovering the systemic and structural forces that shape health and well-being for individuals\, families\, and communities. This Fund supports ambitious journalism that exposes chronic inequities in public health and health care systems and identifies pathways for change. From maternal health deserts and rural hospital closures to changing access to reproductive health care and vaccines\, we support reporting that brings a strong health equity lens to the most urgent health stories of the day. We are especially interested in projects that investigate the barriers to high-quality care and the policies and conditions in health systems that perpetuate unequal outcomes. \n“Grantees receive: \n\nA $2\,000-$10\,000 grant to help with reporting costs\nFive months of professional mentorship from a veteran journalist\nMonthly online development and brainstorming sessions with other reporters in their class\nFour webinars devoted to equity in health and health care”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/usc-annenberg-impact-fund-for-reporting-on-equity-in-health-and-health-care/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260218T220546Z
CREATED:20260218T215943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T220546Z
UID:2734-1778529600-1778533200@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Strengthen Your Science Reporting: More Essential Skills for Journalists
DESCRIPTION:“This webinar will offer tips for building and sustaining strong relationships with scientist sources\, getting past jargon\, and drawing out clearer\, more colorful quotes. We’ll explore findings from the Journalism Resource survey on the barriers journalists face when working with researchers\, and how to overcome them. You’ll learn how to increase your odds of getting a response\, make interviews more engaging\, and turn complex studies into accessible stories. \n“Please note: This webinar is free and available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/strengthen-your-science-reporting-more-essential-skills-for-journalists/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T190059Z
CREATED:20260411T190026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T190059Z
UID:2981-1778486400-1778778000@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:“We will be able to offer a limited number of day passes [for journalists] for either the opening day (Monday 11 May) or the closing day (Thursday 14 May)\, on demand. Request for day pass and more details can be made to cbaconference@iied.org.” \nCBA20 is “the only adaptation conference that puts the lived experience and knowledge of local people at the centre. The 20th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA20) will take place from 11-14 May 2026 in Manila\, Philippines. The CBA conference is a space for the adaptation community to share lessons on community-based and locally led adaptation approaches\, and to explore how to put the principles for locally led adaptation (LLA) into practice\, recognising the complexities\, innovations and challenges that must be overcome.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/international-conference-on-community-based-adaptation-to-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260417T212659Z
CREATED:20260417T212659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T212659Z
UID:3034-1778371200-1778457599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary
DESCRIPTION:“The Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary supports a research and reporting trip by an early career Canadian journalist who has recently graduated from one of Canada’s university-level journalism programs. The purpose of the $15\,000 bursary is to encourage a young journalist to get off the beaten track for a minimum of six weeks. The successful applicant will outline a proposal to travel abroad or to a region of Canada that is not usually well covered by the media and to research and then prepare a substantial body of journalistic work on an important issue. A key element of the bursary is journalistic mentorship for the successful candidate and some assistance with preparations for the trip. \n“Journalists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and who graduated from a university-level journalism program in the past five years are eligible to apply for the Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary. Journalism students who are in their graduating year are eligible to apply for the bursary but must demonstrate that they are eligible to graduate this June. Applicants who work full-time with a media organization must be able to take a leave of absence for a minimum of six weeks to take up the reporting trip if selected for the bursary.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-gordon-sinclair-roving-reporter-bursary/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231024Z
CREATED:20260422T231024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T231024Z
UID:3050-1778315400-1778351400@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DCSWA Professional Development Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:“DCSWA’s signature lineup of professional development sessions is just around the corner. This year’s Professional Development Day will begin early Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at George Washington University’s Student Center on the 3rd floor. Every spring\, more than 100 science reporters\, PIOs\, editors\, producers\, and freelancers come together to improve their craft. \n“We’ll end the day with a happy hour at The Admiral.” \n\nCost: Varies for members / nonmembers and in person / virtual
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/dcswa-professional-development-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260501T190603Z
CREATED:20260106T194118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T190603Z
UID:2507-1778198400-1778284799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Covering Climate Now Training Initiative — The Climate Newsroom
DESCRIPTION:CCNow “is expanding its newsroom training initiatives to enhance climate coverage through local media across the US. The project\, called The Climate Newsroom\, builds on the success of The Climate Station local TV training program and our work with more than 500 media partners worldwide to offer free\, customized training designed to help your outlet cover climate stories more effectively. The training program spans three one-hour Zoom sessions over three weeks\, followed by six months of ongoing support and feedback.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-covering-climate-now-training-initiative-the-climate-newsroom/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T225954Z
CREATED:20260503T225954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T225954Z
UID:3085-1778166000-1778169600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Journalist Workshop: Incorporating Science Into Every Story
DESCRIPTION:“Join the Trans Journalists Association and trainers from The Open Notebook (TON) … for an interactive workshop on incorporating science into any beat. \n“Explore the Science Reporting Navigator to incorporate scientific evidence\, perspectives or context into your work\, even when on deadline. In this hour-long workshop\, participants will spend half an hour learning how to use the Science Reporting Navigator as a reporting tool and half an hour workshopping ideas and stories to turn into successful pitches. \n“This event is open to the public. A recording and workshop materials will be shared with TJA members following the session.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/journalist-workshop-incorporating-science-into-every-story/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191427Z
CREATED:20260309T220236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T191427Z
UID:2827-1778144400-1778149800@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:What Editors Actually Want: Pitching Environmental Investigations
DESCRIPTION:“Editors play a decisive role in shaping which environmental investigations move forward and get published\, yet their expectations are often opaque to reporters. In this session you will learn how editors assess pitches\, what signals for them a strong investigative idea\, and why some proposals advance while others stall. \n“Drawing on the experience of several outlets\, the session offers concrete guidance on pitching accountability-driven environmental investigations. Participants will learn how to sharpen their story angles and align their proposals with editorial priorities and funding considerations. \n“To make guidance as concrete as possible\, we offer participants an option to send us their own pitch to get feedback on it! Our speakers will select 4-5 most interesting ones from those that we receive from the attendees (by 4 May 2026\, Monday\, 3pm CET). Discussing the pitches received will happen in the real time\, you would not be able to see it in the recording or transcript. You will find more details in the email confirming your registration.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/what-editors-actually-want-pitching-environmental-investigations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T090000
DTSTAMP:20260420T204922Z
CREATED:20260420T204810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T204922Z
UID:3045-1777968000-1777971600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:How To Cover Nature Crime
DESCRIPTION:“How can journalists report on nature crime and other criminal activity that affects the environment\, as well as the people who live in and depend on these ecosystems? What tools\, collaborations and reporting approaches are needed to uncover illegal logging\, mining\, drug trafficking\, and other threats to ecosystems and Indigenous and local communities? \n“Join this special webinar hosted by Mongabay’s Global Bureau. … Drawing on reporting by Mongabay’s Nature Crime fellows in Mongabay Latam and Mongabay Indonesia\, the discussion explores what journalists can learn from their methods\, tools\, and field experience.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/how-to-cover-nature-crime/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260324T222156Z
CREATED:20251104T193111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T222156Z
UID:2238-1777795200-1778259600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:EGU General Assembly 2026
DESCRIPTION:Press registration for the European Geosciences Union 2026 assembly is available. Journalists will have the opportunity to “learn about the latest research and developments in a range of fields such as planetary exploration\, Earth observation\, polar science\, climate change\, pollution\, and natural hazards.” \n“The EGU General Assembly 2026 brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth\, planetary\, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists\, especially early career researchers\, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.” \nWhere: Vienna\, Austria and online
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/egu-general-assembly-2026/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194907Z
CREATED:20260403T194755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194907Z
UID:2948-1777795200-1777824000@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Science of Sci-Comms E-Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Eco Well presents a “full-day free e-conference on the science of science communication. … This event will give you a cross section of the important topics to consider for good scicomm\, according to the growing research behind it. \n“While this conference series is aimed at the cosmetics space\, if you are someone wanting to learn more about the science of scicomm\, you should attend. This event would be especially helpful for scientists wanting to communicate their science\, science communicators wanting to do better scicomm\, companies wanting to implement better scicomm\, and anyone wanting to support good scicomm. \n“Registration includes live access to the summit\, on-demand replays and a comprehensive e-book summary.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/science-of-sci-comms-e-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260421T162216Z
CREATED:20260313T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T162216Z
UID:2853-1777766400-1777852799@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund
DESCRIPTION:“We invite university educators and researchers in Africa\, Latin America\, and Southeast Asia to use Pulitzer Center-supported journalism to develop impactful educational initiatives on climate and environmental issues. The Impact Seed Fund (ISF) is a microscale grant to support education and research activities with the aim to enrich the perspectives and knowledge within the university community—specifically students and educators. \n“Central to the program is the intentional use of Pulitzer Center-supported journalism on the climate and the environment as a key resource and reflection in classrooms and beyond. The ISF facilitates a deeper understanding of complex issues by connecting multidisciplinary knowledge\, learning activities\, and field-based reporting. It encourages critical thinking about systemic issues and constructive approaches that address the most pressing challenges facing the ecosystem and the communities who rely on them. \n“The 2026 ISF focuses on ocean\, transparency and governance\, and climate change\, rainforests\, and its interconnection with workers and vulnerable communities. ISF grants range from USD $2\,500 to $4\,000\, varying by region.” \nDeadlines: \n\nAfrica: April 15\, 2026\nLatin America: April 19\, 2026\nSoutheast Asia: May 3\, 2026
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-pulitzer-center-impact-seed-fund/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260416T133300Z
CREATED:20260415T205539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T133300Z
UID:3023-1777593600-1777679999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NASW David Perlman Mentoring Program
DESCRIPTION:“This summer\, NASW is again offering its virtual summer mentoring program for graduate and undergraduate students\, which will run from June 3 to July 29. The program is named for longtime science writer and past NASW president David Perlman\, who died in 2020 at the age of 101\, three years after retiring from the San Francisco Chronicle. David was a mentor to countless members of the science writing community and always made time for kind and supportive words\, especially for early career writers. \n“Students who have demonstrated a serious interest in science writing will be paired with mentors and have the opportunity to publish a short science news story or broadcast piece in the NASW Student Newsroom or other media outlet. Recent graduates (within the last year) are also welcome to participate in the program. Students are not required to write a story to participate in the program.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-nasw-david-perlman-mentoring-program/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260406T231830Z
CREATED:20260406T231804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T231830Z
UID:2957-1777593600-1777679999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: EJN Biodiversity Story Grants
DESCRIPTION:“To ensure that local audiences have access to trusted\, timely and accurate information on the current critical state of biodiversity\, Internews’ Earth Journalism Network’s (EJN) Biodiversity Media Initiative is offering 5-10 story grants to increase the quality and quantity of biodiversity coverage\, and to highlight the overwhelming threats to our natural world as well as promising or proven solutions. In addition to funding\, selected journalists will receive support from experienced mentors throughout their project. \n“We encourage applications in particular from Central America\, Latin America\, the Caribbean\, and Southwest Asia and specifically from the following countries: Dominican Republic\, Nicaragua\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, Bolivia\, Uzbekistan\, Kazakhstan\, Tajikistan\, Madagascar\, the Democratic Republic of Congo\, Cameroon\, Rwanda\, Mali\, Niger\, Chad\, Sudan\, and Somalia. \n“We expect to award 5-10 grants with an average budget of 1\,000-2\,000 EUR each.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-ejn-biodiversity-story-grants/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T002952Z
CREATED:20260410T001934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T002952Z
UID:2969-1777554000-1777557600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Follow the Money: How To Cover the Federal Appropriations Process
DESCRIPTION:The federal appropriations process for the fiscal year 2027 budget is underway. How does Congress set the budget for science agencies’ investment in research? And how is it changing under the current administration? \nUnderstanding this complex\, multistep process isn’t just for political reporters any more: In Trump’s America\, science writers need to know how science agencies and studies are funded\, and how scientists get paid. \nRegister for the Connector Chat\nJoin CASW Connector for a lively virtual chat featuring: \n\nAlessandra Zimmermann\, AAAS project director for R&D policy\nMax Kozlov\, award-winning science journalist at Nature\nModerated by Virginia Gewin\, independent science journalist\n\nUsing the federal budget process as a framework\, we’ll: \n\nWalk through AAAS’ R&D Appropriations dashboard with Zimmermann\nExplore how Kozlov turned budgetary negotiations into must-read reporting\nHear and share advice for covering the ins and outs of appropriations\n\nThere will be plenty of time for attendees to ask questions and share their own tips and tricks. A tip sheet with various resources and advice will be shared with all registrants after the webinar. \nIn the meantime\, check out the tip sheet from last year’s webinar on how to cover the science-funding chaos that can ensue even when appropriations have been made. \nSpeaker bios: \nVirginia Gewin writes about how humans are profoundly altering the environment and undertaking extraordinary endeavors to preserve nature. She is the chair of the National Association of Science Writers Freelance Committee and has received fellowships and grants from Nova Institute for Health\, MIT Knight Science Journalism and the Alicia Patterson program. Gewin earned an M.S. degree in environmental science from Washington State University and did an AAAS Mass Media Fellowship at the Oregonian. \nMax Kozlov writes about life sciences in addition to budgetary issues. He received CASW’s Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award in 2025 for investigative stories about canceled grants and budget cuts during the Trump Administration’s disruption of federally funded scientific research. Kozlov earned a bachelor’s degree in cognitive neuroscience at Brown University and did an AAAS Mass Media Fellowship at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. \n\nEntries are open until June 30 for the 2026 Clark/Payne Award. Entrants must be age 30 or younger. Enter here.\n\nAlessandra Zimmermann collects information on federal science spending for the R&D Budget and Policy Program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Previously\, she was executive director at Proposal Analytics\, a program manager for the Canadian Science Policy Center and a researcher for the National Science Policy Network. Zimmermann earned a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Maryland.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/follow-the-money-how-to-cover-the-federal-appropriations-process/
CATEGORIES:Connector Chat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260411T192818Z
CREATED:20260411T192818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T192818Z
UID:2983-1777507200-1777593599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Stanford Health Media Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:“We are pleased to announce the third year of the Stanford School of Medicine Health Equity Media Fellowship\, a program from Medical Humanities and the Arts. \n“While health journalism has flourished since the pandemic amid a groundswell of mainstream interest\, changes in the media environment have challenged news outlets—especially local newsrooms—with dwindling resources and a limited pool of specialized health care reporters. Such resource and expertise gaps have contributed in part to the proliferation of health misinformation materially impacting public health\, such as related to infectious disease outbreaks like measles and natural disasters like extreme heat. \n“The fellowship is a one-of-a-kind\, paid training opportunity tailored specifically to address these challenges. It is designed to help fill gaps in rigorous\, solutions-driven reporting on health equity in the United States by developing a pipeline of talented early career health communicators—especially given the sparsity of paid opportunities for career development in this cohort. \n“This hybrid program begins in September 2026 with an intensive skills-building boot-camp at Stanford University’s medical campus\, followed by six months of project-based and immersive\, hands-on training. Fellows who do not already have newsroom affiliation will be matched for an externship with newsroom partners including ABC News\, Ethnic Media Services\, and elsewhere. In addition to receiving graduate-level education from leading experts\, extensive networking opportunities with national and local leaders\, and longitudinal mentorship from leading practitioners in public health and journalism\, fellows will receive a $6\,000 stipend to support their efforts\, as well as an additional $500 stipend for travel expenses. Fellows will be expected to publish at least three articles in credentialed news outlets by the termination of their fellowship term.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-stanford-health-media-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260408T200424Z
CREATED:20260408T200424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T200424Z
UID:2962-1777507200-1777593599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: RTDNF Canada Scholarships
DESCRIPTION:“The Radio-Television Digital News Foundation was established by the RTDNA in 1978 to offer financial assistance to students in Canada.” \nCategories include\, but are not limited to: \n\n$5\,000 CBC David Suzuki Scholarship “for students from racialized communities with a demonstrated interest in science journalism who are in their final year of a college or university journalism program.”\n$10\,000 Sachedina/CTV News Fellowship “for a journalism student from a Canadian university or college who has recently graduated or is within one year from graduation … to produce a substantial and original piece of journalism that will be considered for publication on a CTV News platform.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-rtdnf-canada-scholarships/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260104T205042Z
CREATED:20241206T015211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T205042Z
UID:1439-1777507200-1777593599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award
DESCRIPTION:“The award\, to be given annually\, will recognize and support reporting and writing that embodies the high standards exemplified by Sharon Begley (1956–2021)\, a science journalist of unflinching dedication\, skill\, moral clarity and commitment to mentoring. The Sharon Begley Award comprises a career prize\, recognizing the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist\, and a grant of at least $20\,000 to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project.” Opens January 1\, 2026.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-sharon-begley-science-reporting-award/
CATEGORIES:Awards,CASW Deadlines,Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T213522Z
CREATED:20260426T213522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T213522Z
UID:3055-1777464000-1777467600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Compelling Climate Visuals and Where to Find Them
DESCRIPTION:“Join Covering Climate Now and Climate Visuals for a special webinar about how to visualize climate change with videos and stills\, for print and TV. Learn more about visual databases where you can source imagery\, with Alastair Johnstone-Hack of Climate Visuals and Hilary Ogali of Wikimedia. Hear from photographer Justin Cook about his process for reporting and creating climate visuals\, with a focus on solutions. Come with questions!”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/compelling-climate-visuals-where-to-find-them/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260316T225734Z
CREATED:20260214T232611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T225734Z
UID:2704-1777248000-1777334399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: FIRE Greenlight Grants
DESCRIPTION:“FIRE has announced a deadline of April 27\, 2026\, for an unusual pilot grant program to support freelance investigations—Greenlight Grants. \n“The program will provide three grants as unrestricted stipends of $25\,000 each—an amount that comes closer to compensating the time required by some freelance accountability-reporting than many story grants do. \n“The winning outlets receive $5\,000\, the freelancer the other $20\,000.” \nNOTE: “Applicants would first apply to the FIRE Consultancy; and\, if selected\, may be invited to apply for the Virtual Newsroom\, which comes with grants—including … the new Greenlight Grants.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-fire-greenlight-grants/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260403T220045Z
CREATED:20260403T215343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T220045Z
UID:2951-1777161600-1777247999@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: IJNR’s Community Reporting Project Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:“The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Reporting Project fellowships. \n“Accepted applicants will: \n\nAttend a three-day\, expenses-paid\, science and environment reporting workshop produced by IJNR\, the Uproot Project and partners.\nBe eligible to apply for grants designed to cover travel and costs associated with reporting in under-reported communities.\nBe eligible to apply for paid\, eight-week fellowships at Michigan Public and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\, to take place in Fall 2026.\nEngage with other professional journalists as part of a community-building speaker series organized by Dr. Danielle Brown\, the 1855 Community and Urban Journalism Professor at Michigan State University’s School of Journalism.\nParticipate in other virtual workshops and trainings to be developed in response to the 2026 cohort’s needs and interests\nBe connected to mentoring\, editing\, help with pitches and other support from both IJNR and the Uproot Project.\n\n“This program is intended for early-career journalists. To be considered for selection\, applicants must be members of the Uproot Project. Up to 20 Uproot members will be selected to participate. (Uproot membership is free and open to all.) \n“Participation in the in-person workshop is mandatory. The workshop will take place May 27-30 and begin and end in Detroit\, Michigan as we explore Great Lakes water quality and its intersections with public health and environmental justice. It will include an overnight stay on Gibraltar Island in Lake Erie\, home to Ohio State University’s Stone Lab research station.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-ijnrs-community-reporting-project-fellowships/
CATEGORIES:Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T212258Z
CREATED:20260414T193410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T212258Z
UID:3014-1777017600-1777482000@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels
DESCRIPTION:“To help journalists understand the Santa Marta conference and how they might go about covering it [in person or remotely]\, CCNow hosted a webinar on April 15. Panelists included key Colombian and Dutch diplomats who are organizing the conference and The Guardian’s Jonathan Watts. CCNow’s executive director and co-founder\, Mark Hertsgaard\, moderated. CCNow’s Hertsgaard and Elena González will also be in Santa Marta to support journalists with their coverage; please contact them via editors@coveringclimatenow.org. \n“The First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels\, taking place April 24–29 in Santa Marta\, Colombia\, will begin drafting a global ‘roadmap’ to phase out fossil fuels. Petrostates used UN consensus rules to veto that idea last November at COP30. But as CCNow pointed out in an article published this week\, the Santa Marta conference will not be governed by UN rules. What’s more\, the 85-plus countries that favored a roadmap at COP30 collectively amount to the biggest economic superpower on Earth. If they can outline a credible roadmap for withdrawing their immense buying power from fossil fuels\, it could echo the effect of the 2015 Paris Agreement\, causing governments and private investors alike to follow suit for fear their fossil fuel investments will become stranded assets.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels/
CATEGORIES:Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260420T193733Z
CREATED:20260420T193430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T193733Z
UID:3040-1776988800-1777075199@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Climate Digital Storytelling Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:“This tuition-free\, six-week virtual workshop helps reporters who cover climate stories for local news outlets with little or no video experience turn their reporting into engaging content for TikTok\, Instagram\, and/or YouTube Shorts. No prior video experience is needed. \n“Seats are limited\, and the first workshop is slated to begin Tuesday\, May 12th\, at 12:00 PM ET. \n“This training is open to reporters across the United States\, including those working in Puerto Rico\, Guam\, and the U.S. Virgin Islands\, who will publish with local news outlets.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-climate-digital-storytelling-accelerator/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR