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  • DCSWA Professional Development Day 2026

    "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

  • DEADLINE: Gordon Sinclair Roving Reporter Bursary

    "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

  • International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change

    "We will be able to offer a limited number of day passes 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." CBA20 is "the only adaptation conference that puts the lived experience and knowledge of

  • Strengthen Your Science Reporting: More Essential Skills for Journalists

    "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

  • DEADLINE: Wildscreen Official Selection

    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

  • DEADLINE: Wildscreen Panda Awards

    "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

  • DEADLINE: National Book Awards

    "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

  • Reporting From Iowa: How To Cover Factory Farm Pollution in the State

    "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

  • Maternal Tdap Vaccine: The Evidence Behind It and How To Tell the Story

    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

  • Media Training for Scientists: Essential Skills for Successful Interviews

    Virtual

    "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. "In 45-minutes

  • Beyond Pretty Pictures: Utilising Graphics To Communicate Science

    Virtual

    "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