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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T090000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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:20260509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
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;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
CREATED:20250113T064831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T180625Z
UID:1573-1778803200-1778889599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Spreading Love Through the Media — Request for Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Good Science Center “seeks to contract with a video producer to create a package of videos about the science and practice of love. … Final combined length of the videos will be 10-15 minutes\, comprised of five video packages\, each featuring a main horizontal video optimized for YouTube and shorter vertical videos. The videos should be optimized for viewing and sharing on social media\, designed to capture the viewer’s attention quickly and to simultaneously educate and entertain. \n“Budget: $35\,000 total for shooting\, editing and producing all video packages and video elements (e.g.\, including animation\, music\, subcontractors\, and equipment)”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-spreading-love-through-the-media-request-for-proposals/
CATEGORIES:Fellowships & Grants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
CREATED:20260203T210259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T212812Z
UID:2660-1778803200-1778889599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Orion Environmental Writers’ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck\, New York invites applications by May 15 for the June 14-19\, 2026 workshop. \n“Join a community of writers\, improve your craft\, and reimagine how you think about nature. Guided by award-winning instructors\, the Orion Environmental Writers’ Workshop provides an intimate space to connect with writers\, artists\, and editors\, spark creativity\, and renew\, illuminate\, and deepen your relationship with place. Workshops will be offered in poetry\, fiction\, and creative nonfiction.” \nEarly bird tuition rate ends March 15. \nLimited financial aid is available. Deadline to apply for a scholarship is March 1.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-orion-environmental-writers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
CREATED:20260416T133145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T133145Z
UID:3029-1778803200-1778889599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants
DESCRIPTION:“NASW invites proposals from individuals or groups for grants of up to $10\,000 to support projects and programs that will help science writers in their professional lives and benefit the field of science writing. Projects must be aligned with NASW’s mission\, and should be accessible to U.S.-based science writers. The committee welcomes proposals from journalists\, editors\, PIOs\, staff\, freelancers\, producers\, managers\, and others across media professions. Being a member of NASW is not a requirement\, though applicants should demonstrate an understanding of the goals and mission of the organization. Applicants located outside of the United States may apply\, but all proposals must demonstrate a clear benefit to U.S.-based science writers.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-nasw-peggy-girshman-idea-grants/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
CREATED:20260428T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T201751Z
UID:3059-1778803200-1778889599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Regenerative Agriculture Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Agriculture Network invites submissions “images that capture how regenerative agriculture supports resilient ecosystems\, thriving landscapes\, and the people who depend on them.” \nThe Regenerative Agriculture: Fostering Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods contest is open to participants worldwide who are 18 years or older. No entry fee. \nPrizes: \n\nOverall 1st Prize: $1\,000 USD\nPeople’s Choice Award: $400 USD\nThree Category Winners: $200 USD each\nFinalists will be featured at the Regenerative Agriculture Forum in Brazil\, June 23\, 2026
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-regenerative-agriculture-photo-contest/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
CREATED:20260512T190021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T190021Z
UID:3104-1778803200-1778889599@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Migration in Changing Climates: A PLAYA + PRAx + Spring Creek Project Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:“PLAYA\, PRAx and Spring Creek Project are partnering to offer Migration in Changing Climates\, a new interdisciplinary fellowship. \n“This fellowship invites applicants working in writing\, ethics and philosophy\, visual art\, performing arts\, sound\, and multidisciplinary genres to propose projects that engage migration as an ecological\, cultural\, ethical and imaginative force reshaping where and how life can move. Fellowship projects will explore ecologies of migration in the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin\, including human and other-than-human lives. The fellowship will begin with an orientation at PLAYA\, with a case study of migration in the high desert of Lake County\, Oregon. \n“PLAYA is located on the Pacific Flyway\, a critical migratory corridor where millions of birds depend on a chain of desert lakes\, wetlands\, scrub and uplands for survival. From American Avocet to Wilson’s Phalarope to Pronghorn and Mule Deer\, here along the northern edge of the Great Basin\, movement has been a constant. Over the past 70 years\, shrinking wetlands\, intensifying drought\, habitat fragmentation and rising temperatures have upset an age-old balance. Migratory corridors used for millennia have been disrupted\, leading to diminished resources and increased challenges. \n“The year-long program will bring eight selected fellows together to develop creative projects that engage with the living dynamics of migration — of birds\, mammals\, plants\, and/or people — across landscapes undergoing rapid change in the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin. We seek projects that are attentive to place\, grounded in observation and inquiry\, and open to evoking dialogue — work that can hold complexity\, uncertainty\, and wonder in a world on the move. We invite fellows to explore questions such as: \n\nHow do migratory beings navigate changing climates\, fragmented landscapes\, and disrupted habitats?\nWhat happens when traditional migration routes no longer function?\nWhat are the ethical\, cultural\, and emotional dimensions of migration?\nWhat might migration by other animals\, plants\, fungi and microorganisms teach humans about resilience\, vulnerability\, and belonging?\nWhat responsibilities arise when human-driven changes force displacement across species?\n\n“As a cohort\, during the four-night (October 1 to 5\, 2026) orientation and residency at PLAYA on the edge of Summer Lake\, fellows will connect with scientists and land stewards who have expertise in migration. We will come together for field excursions\, expert presentations\, and informal conversations over dinner to share knowledge\, perspectives\, and inspiration. \n“After the program orientation\, fellows will schedule an individual residency at PLAYA to deepen and expand their creative work about migration over the next year. With the help of PRAx and PLAYA\, fellows will also connect with research and researchers that might inform this work. The fellowship will culminate with public programming at PRAx at Oregon State University\, where work will be presented between September 2028 and June 2028.” \nEach fellow receives lodging and meals at PLAYA\, a $3\,000 honorarium and more.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/migration-in-changing-climates-a-playa-prax-spring-creek-project-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Fellowships & Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
CREATED:20260415T210923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T210923Z
UID:3024-1778976000-1779062399@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Erice International School of Science Communication and Journalism
DESCRIPTION:“The Erice International School of Science Communication and Journalism is a summer school of the Italian Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN) held yearly at the Ettore Majorana Foundation and Center for Scientific Culture in the village of Erice\, in Sicily. The school is organised by INFN in collaboration with Nature Italy\, the digital magazine on Italian research and science policy published by Nature Portofolio and provides 20 scholarships for young science journalists and communicators: 15 scholarships for applicants living in an EU country (fee of the school\, stay fully covered and flight to Italy covered up to 500 euro+ transfer from Palermo airport only) and 5 scholarships for applicants from non-EU (stay fully covered and trip at their own expenses).” \nApplications for the 2026 program\, taking place October 11-13\, are open from April 13 through May 17. The theme is “Energy for a Sustainable Future.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/deadline-erice-international-school-science-communication-and-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Fellowships & Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
CREATED:20251027T164303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T210006Z
UID:2190-1779004800-1779469200@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:AGU Astrobiology Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:The AGU Media Relations Office provides complimentary registration to working members of the press for the express purpose of gathering news and information to produce media coverage of AbSciCon. \n“The Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) brings the astrobiology community together every two years to share research\, collaborate\, and plan for the future. Join us for a robust gathering of scientists and exchange of knowledge in Madison\, WI\, 17-22 May 2026. \n“AbSciCon is a community-organized conference that provides a forum for reporting on new discoveries\, sharing data and insights\, advancing collaborative efforts and initiating new ones\, planning new projects\, and educating the next generation of astrobiologists. \n“We welcome a diverse community of scientists\, students\, journalists\, policymakers\, educators and organizations who are working toward a world where our global collaborations and partnerships can carry us into a sustainable future.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/agu-astrobiology-science-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
CREATED:20260104T204027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T204027Z
UID:2496-1779091200-1779296400@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Pint of Science — Global Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:“The Pint of Science festival aims to deliver interesting and relevant talks on the latest science research in an accessible format to the public – mainly across bars\, pubs\, cafes and other public spaces. We want to provide a platform which allows people to discuss research with the people who carry it out and no prior knowledge of the subject is required. We are a network of thousands of volunteers who are passionate about bringing discoveries to people and was established by a community of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers in 2013.” \nThe annual festival takes place simultaneously over hundreds of venues around the world.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/pint-science-global-science-festival/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260608T002550
CREATED:20251210T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T183638Z
UID:2367-1779148800-1779235199@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:STAT Breakthrough West Summit
DESCRIPTION:Press passes are available for STAT’s 2026 Breakthrough West Summit in San Francisco. Email events@statnews.com with brief information about your role and organization. Please note that in-person press passes are subject to review by our editorial events team. \n“News moves fast — and a lot will change between now and May 2026. What we already know: AI is changing everything. Eli Lilly and NVIDIA just announced they will build the biggest AI supercomputer directed at drug discovery. Obesity medicines are taking over the world. As the political and business environment shifts\, biotech stock prices and M&A activity are way up. And innovations are helping patients in disease after disease. \n“We’ll gather STAT reporters\, industry leaders\, and big scientific thinkers to help attendees develop an intuitive feel for the most important question for anyone in the health care business: What’s next?”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/stat-breakthrough-west-summit/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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