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Past Newsletters

May 19, 2026

Following the Appropriations Process

The tip sheet and video recording from our Connector Chat on federal science funding are now available. Plus, save the dates for ScienceWriters2026 in Corvallis, Oregon. Read on for more.
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February 13, 2026

Tips on Investigative Science Reporting

The tip sheet and video recording from our Connector Chat on Investigative Science Reporting with Charles Piller of Science and Liza Gross of Inside Climate News are now available.
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December 11, 2025

Tips on Covering Federal Science Funding Chaos, Plus Upcoming Chat on Investigative Science Reporting

On January 29, 2026, join CASW Connector for a lively virtual chat with top investigative reporters Charles Piller of Science and Liza Gross of Inside Climate News. Plus, check out the tipsheet from our chat on covering chaos in federal science funding.
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October 2, 2025

Covering Chaos in Science Funding

Join us October 9 for a discussion about covering chaos in federal science funding, with Stephanie Lee of The Chronicle of Higher Education and Katherine Wu of The Atlantic, along with Grant Witness co-founder Scott Delaney. Bring your questions and your tips for resources.
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December 19, 2024

Co-Creating Science Stories With Your Audience

The tip sheet and video recording from our live Connector Chat during ScienceWriters2024 are now available. Read more in this edition about listening to your audience to inform your science writing.
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November 7, 2024

Craft Tips From Usha Lee McFarling

In case you missed it: The tip sheet and video recording from our Connector Chat last month with award-winning journalist Usha Lee McFarling are now available. Plus, some notes on where to find us at this weekend's ScienceWriters2024 conference in Raleigh!
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October 18, 2024

When Did You Last Talk to Your Audience?

Our next Connector Chat will be a hybrid session at ScienceWriters2024! We’ll be discussing how science journalists and writers can better engage their audiences. Read more about the Chat below.
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September 18, 2024

Story Behind the Story With Usha Lee McFarling

Join us for our next Connector Chat on October 9. Award-winning journalist Usha Lee McFarling and editor Steve Padilla will discuss elements of great storytelling.
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