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  • Science Writing I: Online Class at UCLA Extension

    Virtual

    "Science writing tells true stories about scientists and research to a variety of audiences. Learn what it takes to translate scientific concepts and discoveries into prose that readers can understand

  • Training Sessions in Research Accountability Reporting

    "Retraction Watch and The Open Notebook are offering three free, virtual trainings designed to introduce research accountability reporting as an investigative skill any journalist can hone. Anyone interested is welcome

  • Developing Effective Science Communication: Beginning | Six-Week Course

    Virtual

    "Science editors work with science writers to communicate specialist information to non-specialist audiences. They educate the public about the importance of scientific results, convince funding agencies to support proposed projects, and enlighten museum visitors about the meaning of new exhibits. "To succeed in the field of science communication, science editors must ensure that writers do

  • DEADLINE: Editing Forensics — A 5-Week Virtual Course

    "In this highly interactive 5-week virtual course, participants will develop practical editing techniques that strengthen both their own writing and their ability to work effectively with others’ work. "Designed for working editors as well as writers who want to become stronger self-editors, this training centers on Editing Forensics™—a systematic approach to evaluating stories at the

  • DEADLINE: The Open Notebook Early-Career Fellowship

    "The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. During the course of this fellowship, fellows work with a mentor to plan, report, and write articles for publication at The Open Notebook and become part of the TON editorial team. This one-year program offers fellows the opportunity to explore their career

  • DEADLINE: Roy W. Dean Grant for Filmmakers

    "The Roy W. Dean Grant funds independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made." Grants range from $3,000-3,500, along with up to $20,000 in services and discounts for production and post-production. Grant application fee waivers are available for those in financial need. 2026

  • DEADLINE: Big Sky Works-in-Progress Pitch

    "The Big Sky Works-in-Progress Pitch is the headline event of DocShop Filmmaker’s Forum held during the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. This is an exceptional opportunity to pitch your feature length documentary work-in-progress to some of the top funders and commissioning editors for documentary film. All documentary forms and subjects are eligible to submit. "The

  • Berlin Science Week

    Press registration is available for this annual festival, "established in 2016 against the backdrop of the international Falling Walls Science Summit. The Summit, held annually on 7-9 November, honours the year’s best scientific breakthroughs and provides a stage to discuss the solutions science offers in combating the biggest challenges of our time. With renowned scientists

  • Visualising Climate 2026

    "Visualising Climate is the first global conference on data visualisation for climate and environmental sciences. Bringing together scientists, artists, communicators, and journalists, this event will serve as a meeting point between data and storytelling, evidence and perception, art and science. Over three days of talks, workshops, and informal conversations, participants will delve into how data

  • AMWA Medical Writing & Communication Conference

    The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)'s annual conference includes training sessions and networking opportunities. The 2026 conference takes place in Washington, D.C.

  • GSA Annual Scientific Meeting

    The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) "extends complimentary registration to all working members of the media. This includes reporters, editors, publishers, electronic media producers, columnists, bloggers, and other editorial communicators who reach general or specialized audiences on a regular basis with news reports or fact-based analysis." The meeting takes place in National Harbor, Maryland, with

  • EurekAlert! Tools for Journalists: Feeds, Alerts, Multimedia and More

    "We'll take a closer look at the services included with journalist membership that support your science news gathering. You will learn how to use each of these essential features so that you can utilize them to the fullest extent possible. Please note: This webinar is free and available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member?