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Events

GeoCinema at EGU26

European Geosciences Union

"After last years' success, GeoCinema is back for EGU26 [May 3-8]! If you’ve shadowed a scientist in the lab, filmed fantastic spectacles in the field, or have produced an educational feature on the Earth, planetary or space sciences, we want to hear from you! GeoCinema features short clips and longer films related to the geosciences, and from animations to interviews, all films are welcome. If you would like to contribute to this popular event, please fill out the submission form by 5 December 2025." Films will be shown both in person and livestreamed to the virtual audience.
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GeoCinema at EGU26

Summary:
"After last years' success, GeoCinema is back for EGU26 [May 3-8]! If you’ve shadowed a scientist in the lab, filmed fantastic spectacles in the field, or have produced an educational feature on the Earth, planetary or space sciences, we want to hear from you! GeoCinema features short clips and longer films related to the geosciences, and from animations to interviews, all films are welcome. If you would like to contribute to this popular event, please fill out the submission form by 5 December 2025." Films will be shown both in person and livestreamed to the virtual audience.
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European Geosciences Union

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Trading the Pipette for the Pen: Transitioning From Science to Science Writing

"Making the transition to science writing can seem intimidating; it certainly requires determination and effort. But taking a few critical steps, like networking and honing your writing skills, can help make a scientist’s next experiment on the page a successful one."
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Trading the Pipette for the Pen: Transitioning From Science to Science Writing

Summary:
"Making the transition to science writing can seem intimidating; it certainly requires determination and effort. But taking a few critical steps, like networking and honing your writing skills, can help make a scientist’s next experiment on the page a successful one."
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Julia Rosen

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The Open Notebook

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June 16, 2015

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Climate Blueprint: Myths & Disinformation

"Myths about climate change continue to proliferate online, but such disinformation campaigns are nothing new. Journalists can strengthen their reporting by learning about the history of climate disinformation, by practicing strong accountability journalism, a necessary first step in truly tackling the climate crisis, and by using solutions journalism to critically evaluate claims of 'going green.' This is the latest in our webinar series on pressing climate journalism topics, inspired by 'The Climate Blueprint for Media Transformation,' published in summer 2024 by Solutions Journalism Network and Covering Climate Now. In this, our third roundtable discussion, titled 'Myths & Disinformation,' we analyzed climate disinformation narratives, discussed strategies for evaluating climate solutions from vested interests, and shared tips for incorporating accountability into your reporting."
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Climate Blueprint: Myths & Disinformation

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"Myths about climate change continue to proliferate online, but such disinformation campaigns are nothing new. Journalists can strengthen their reporting by learning about the history of climate disinformation, by practicing strong accountability journalism, a necessary first step in truly tackling the climate crisis, and by using solutions journalism to critically evaluate claims of 'going green.' This is the latest in our webinar series on pressing climate journalism topics, inspired by 'The Climate Blueprint for Media Transformation,' published in summer 2024 by Solutions Journalism Network and Covering Climate Now. In this, our third roundtable discussion, titled 'Myths & Disinformation,' we analyzed climate disinformation narratives, discussed strategies for evaluating climate solutions from vested interests, and shared tips for incorporating accountability into your reporting."
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October 22, 2025

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Awards

J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards

"Established in 1998, the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards recognize excellence in nonfiction that exemplifies the literary grace and commitment to serious research and social concern that characterized the work of the awards’ Pulitzer Prize-winning namesake, J. Anthony Lukas, who died in 1997. Four awards are given: two J. Anthony Lukas Work-In-Progress Awards, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize and the Mark Lynton History Prize." Cash prizes. Deadline: Dec. 4, 2025.
Awards

J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards

Summary:
"Established in 1998, the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards recognize excellence in nonfiction that exemplifies the literary grace and commitment to serious research and social concern that characterized the work of the awards’ Pulitzer Prize-winning namesake, J. Anthony Lukas, who died in 1997. Four awards are given: two J. Anthony Lukas Work-In-Progress Awards, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize and the Mark Lynton History Prize." Cash prizes. Deadline: Dec. 4, 2025.
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Fellowships & Grants

Museum of Science Fellowship Program

"The Museum of Science is proud to launch a groundbreaking fellowship supporting scientists, researchers, and digital creators who are passionate about building public trust in science through powerful digital storytelling. This 6-month program pairs scientific experts with established digital communicators to co-create engaging, innovative, and impactful science content. Through mentorship, training, and collaboration, fellows will work to advance a national playbook for science communication in the digital age. All fellows will receive award funding and be eligible for other cash awards and prizes at the culmination of the fellowship taking place at the Museum of Science for our Science Communication Summit." Each fellow receives $20,000 plus expenses to attend the retreat in Boston, Mass., January 16-17, 2026. Deadline: Oct. 31, 2025.
Fellowships & Grants

Museum of Science Fellowship Program

Summary:
"The Museum of Science is proud to launch a groundbreaking fellowship supporting scientists, researchers, and digital creators who are passionate about building public trust in science through powerful digital storytelling. This 6-month program pairs scientific experts with established digital communicators to co-create engaging, innovative, and impactful science content. Through mentorship, training, and collaboration, fellows will work to advance a national playbook for science communication in the digital age. All fellows will receive award funding and be eligible for other cash awards and prizes at the culmination of the fellowship taking place at the Museum of Science for our Science Communication Summit." Each fellow receives $20,000 plus expenses to attend the retreat in Boston, Mass., January 16-17, 2026. Deadline: Oct. 31, 2025.
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Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Photo Contest

Smithsonian Magazine's annual photo contest is open to photographers worldwide who are 18 years old or more. Categories in 2025 include wildlife, travel, people, the American experience at 250, artistic images and drone/aerial. Cash prizes. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025.
Awards

Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Photo Contest

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Smithsonian Magazine's annual photo contest is open to photographers worldwide who are 18 years old or more. Categories in 2025 include wildlife, travel, people, the American experience at 250, artistic images and drone/aerial. Cash prizes. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025.
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Dibbler Dingles, Worm Blobs, and Fossilized Poop: Finding Humor in Science

"When science news is filled with crises from climate change to COVID-19, it can feel like there’s nothing left to laugh about. Yet some journalists manage to find humor in science and satisfy our appetites for comic relief. In an email conversation with science journalist Carolyn Wilke, six reporters and science communicators discuss how the process of science can yield funny nuggets."
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Dibbler Dingles, Worm Blobs, and Fossilized Poop: Finding Humor in Science

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"When science news is filled with crises from climate change to COVID-19, it can feel like there’s nothing left to laugh about. Yet some journalists manage to find humor in science and satisfy our appetites for comic relief. In an email conversation with science journalist Carolyn Wilke, six reporters and science communicators discuss how the process of science can yield funny nuggets."
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Carolyn Wilke

Published By:

The Open Notebook

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March 1, 2022

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Training

Reflexivity: A Tool for Inclusive Science Communication

Association of Science Communicators

This free ASC workbook is for "individuals who are interested in or already doing science communication, public engagement with science, and more broadly, civic science, and want to make their efforts more equitable and inclusive. Reflexivity is a powerful approach that not only improves communication but also fosters relationships rooted in accountability, humility, and care."
Training

Reflexivity: A Tool for Inclusive Science Communication

Summary:
This free ASC workbook is for "individuals who are interested in or already doing science communication, public engagement with science, and more broadly, civic science, and want to make their efforts more equitable and inclusive. Reflexivity is a powerful approach that not only improves communication but also fosters relationships rooted in accountability, humility, and care."
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Association of Science Communicators

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Reporting on Psychedelics Research or Legislation? Proceed With Caution

"Despite the hype, optimism and legislation involving the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, researchers warn that there's much we don't know. This research roundup looks at some of the knowns and unknowns of psilocybin, MDMA and other hallucinogens."
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Reporting on Psychedelics Research or Legislation? Proceed With Caution

Summary:
"Despite the hype, optimism and legislation involving the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, researchers warn that there's much we don't know. This research roundup looks at some of the knowns and unknowns of psilocybin, MDMA and other hallucinogens."
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Naseem S. Miller

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The Journalist's Resource

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February 27, 2024

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Tip Sheet: How To Cover Ongoing Chaos in Science Funding

CASW Connector

On October 9, 2025, CASW Connector hosted a Chat discussing how journalists can approach the firehose of science funding freezes, cuts and reinstatements during the Trump administration. Panelists and participants swapped tips on the best tools to follow the whiplash-inducing changes and how to tame the flood of information into stories that won’t immediately become outdated. The Chat was facilitated by CASW program director Amber Dance and featured panelists:
  • Katherine Wu, staff writer at The Atlantic
  • Stephanie Lee, senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Scott Delaney, research scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and co-founder of the Grant Witness database
At the link, you’ll find a recording of the Chat, takeaways and tips from the presenters, and additional resources shared by attendees.
Resource Database / Guide

Tip Sheet: How To Cover Ongoing Chaos in Science Funding

Summary:
On October 9, 2025, CASW Connector hosted a Chat discussing how journalists can approach the firehose of science funding freezes, cuts and reinstatements during the Trump administration. Panelists and participants swapped tips on the best tools to follow the whiplash-inducing changes and how to tame the flood of information into stories that won’t immediately become outdated. The Chat was facilitated by CASW program director Amber Dance and featured panelists:
  • Katherine Wu, staff writer at The Atlantic
  • Stephanie Lee, senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Scott Delaney, research scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and co-founder of the Grant Witness database
At the link, you’ll find a recording of the Chat, takeaways and tips from the presenters, and additional resources shared by attendees.
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CASW Connector

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Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF)

"Since 1993, DCEFF has been the premier showcase of environmental films. Each March, we bring the world’s largest green film festival to museums, embassies, universities, and other cultural institutions across Washington, DC. In addition to the many thousands of audience members we serve with our in-person programming, DCEFF offers year-round virtual screenings to passionate and environmentally-conscious viewers across the United States and the world." The 2026 event runs March 19-28, with the theme "Against the Current." Films in any genre can be submitted for consideration by Dec. 1. Cash prizes available.
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Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF)

Summary:
"Since 1993, DCEFF has been the premier showcase of environmental films. Each March, we bring the world’s largest green film festival to museums, embassies, universities, and other cultural institutions across Washington, DC. In addition to the many thousands of audience members we serve with our in-person programming, DCEFF offers year-round virtual screenings to passionate and environmentally-conscious viewers across the United States and the world." The 2026 event runs March 19-28, with the theme "Against the Current." Films in any genre can be submitted for consideration by Dec. 1. Cash prizes available.
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How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research?

Shorenstein Center / The Journalist's Resource

"The open science movement is changing the way research is published, providing new methods of dissemination and evaluation like preprints and open review that are accelerating the pace and transparency of science. At the same time, these new, more open methods of communicating science threaten to expose the publication process to bad actors keen on weaponizing science for political purposes, spreading misinformation, or publishing junk research to advance their careers. This panel brings together representatives from each stage of open science, from active researchers to open publishing platform developers and journalists for a frank discussion of how each part of the publishing process must adapt to make sure open science advances not just science itself, but society’s understanding of, trust in, and willingness to invest in research."
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How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research?

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"The open science movement is changing the way research is published, providing new methods of dissemination and evaluation like preprints and open review that are accelerating the pace and transparency of science. At the same time, these new, more open methods of communicating science threaten to expose the publication process to bad actors keen on weaponizing science for political purposes, spreading misinformation, or publishing junk research to advance their careers. This panel brings together representatives from each stage of open science, from active researchers to open publishing platform developers and journalists for a frank discussion of how each part of the publishing process must adapt to make sure open science advances not just science itself, but society’s understanding of, trust in, and willingness to invest in research."
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Shorenstein Center / The Journalist's Resource

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October 8, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship

"Natural Resources Defense Council's Rewrite the Future, in partnership with the Black List, CAA Foundation, NBCUniversal, and the Redford Center, launched the fifth-annual NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship. The fellowship will award $20,000 to three writers to support revisions of a feature screenplay or pilot that engages with climate change in a compelling way. Fellows will receive creative support, including consultation with Rewrite the Future and six months of mentorship from an established screenwriter with an interest in climate storytelling." Deadline: Nov. 28, 2025.
Fellowships & Grants

NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship

Summary:
"Natural Resources Defense Council's Rewrite the Future, in partnership with the Black List, CAA Foundation, NBCUniversal, and the Redford Center, launched the fifth-annual NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship. The fellowship will award $20,000 to three writers to support revisions of a feature screenplay or pilot that engages with climate change in a compelling way. Fellows will receive creative support, including consultation with Rewrite the Future and six months of mentorship from an established screenwriter with an interest in climate storytelling." Deadline: Nov. 28, 2025.
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ASME National Magazine Awards

American Society of Magazine Editors in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

"One of the most prestigious journalism-awards programs in the United States, the National Magazine Awards honor magazines and websites for editorial and visual excellence as demonstrated by the superior execution of editorial objectives, innovative techniques, noteworthy enterprise and imaginative design. Originally limited to print magazines, the awards now recognize magazine storytelling published in any medium, including newspapers and newsletters." Deadlines: Oct 23 and Dec 4, 2025 (depending on publication date).
Awards

ASME National Magazine Awards

Summary:
"One of the most prestigious journalism-awards programs in the United States, the National Magazine Awards honor magazines and websites for editorial and visual excellence as demonstrated by the superior execution of editorial objectives, innovative techniques, noteworthy enterprise and imaginative design. Originally limited to print magazines, the awards now recognize magazine storytelling published in any medium, including newspapers and newsletters." Deadlines: Oct 23 and Dec 4, 2025 (depending on publication date).
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American Society of Magazine Editors in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

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Mycoskie-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship

"The Mycoskie-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship aims to empower a new generation of filmmakers exploring the burgeoning field of psychedelics. We're looking for groundbreaking narratives fit for cinematic storytelling – untold stories that captivate audiences and shed light on the science, policy, business and culture of this new era of psychedelics. We're committed to fostering a diverse pool of filmmakers to document this rapidly changing field." 2025 deadline: Oct 30.
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Mycoskie-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship

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"The Mycoskie-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship aims to empower a new generation of filmmakers exploring the burgeoning field of psychedelics. We're looking for groundbreaking narratives fit for cinematic storytelling – untold stories that captivate audiences and shed light on the science, policy, business and culture of this new era of psychedelics. We're committed to fostering a diverse pool of filmmakers to document this rapidly changing field." 2025 deadline: Oct 30.
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AI and Science Journalism: An Uneasy Future

"Stephen Ornes, a freelance science writer, three-time winner of the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award, and a Writer in Residence at Vanderbilt University, spoke with Grady College journalism students on Sept. 20, 2025."
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AI and Science Journalism: An Uneasy Future

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"Stephen Ornes, a freelance science writer, three-time winner of the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award, and a Writer in Residence at Vanderbilt University, spoke with Grady College journalism students on Sept. 20, 2025."
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September 30, 2025

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Covering Null Results: How To Turn “Nothing” Into News

"Null results — the lack of evidence in support of a hypothesized effect — can often be dismissed as unnoteworthy, even by scientists themselves. But sometimes, the absence of an effect in a well-designed experiment can challenge existing thinking or have important policy, health, or other implications for readers."
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Covering Null Results: How To Turn “Nothing” Into News

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"Null results — the lack of evidence in support of a hypothesized effect — can often be dismissed as unnoteworthy, even by scientists themselves. But sometimes, the absence of an effect in a well-designed experiment can challenge existing thinking or have important policy, health, or other implications for readers."
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Lucila Pinto

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The Open Notebook

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September 30, 2025

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How To Navigate the Impact of Manipulation and Removal of Federal Data: Expert Advice, Reporting Tips and Resources

"Federal datasets have been manipulated and removed since the beginning of the Trump administration and continue to be under threat. In this piece, three data experts explain the critical consequences of this loss." The article includes video of the Oct 1, 2025 webinar, "Vanishing Numbers: How Federal Data Manipulation and Removal Threaten Journalism and Public Trust," and explores the following categories of federal data attacks:
  • Targeted removal of data that is not aligned with the Trump administration’s priorities.
  • Collateral damage from actions like reductions in the federal workforce, cutting contracts and terminating scientific advisory committees.
  • Removal of data that reflects poorly on the performance of the Trump administration’s policies.
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How To Navigate the Impact of Manipulation and Removal of Federal Data: Expert Advice, Reporting Tips and Resources

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"Federal datasets have been manipulated and removed since the beginning of the Trump administration and continue to be under threat. In this piece, three data experts explain the critical consequences of this loss." The article includes video of the Oct 1, 2025 webinar, "Vanishing Numbers: How Federal Data Manipulation and Removal Threaten Journalism and Public Trust," and explores the following categories of federal data attacks:
  • Targeted removal of data that is not aligned with the Trump administration’s priorities.
  • Collateral damage from actions like reductions in the federal workforce, cutting contracts and terminating scientific advisory committees.
  • Removal of data that reflects poorly on the performance of the Trump administration’s policies.
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Naseem S. Miller

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The Journalist’s Resource

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October 15, 2025

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Covering Vaccine Mandates and Policy in a Polarized Community

"Public health laws that require vaccinations have been an integral part of reducing the burden of infectious disease in the U.S. The elimination of measles in 2000, for example, would not have been possible without state laws that require measles vaccination for public school attendance. But misconceptions about vaccine mandates have also led to confusion among media audiences. This tip sheet aims to provide a background on vaccine mandates in the U.S. and how to report on them accurately, responsibly and thoughtfully for your audiences."
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Covering Vaccine Mandates and Policy in a Polarized Community

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"Public health laws that require vaccinations have been an integral part of reducing the burden of infectious disease in the U.S. The elimination of measles in 2000, for example, would not have been possible without state laws that require measles vaccination for public school attendance. But misconceptions about vaccine mandates have also led to confusion among media audiences. This tip sheet aims to provide a background on vaccine mandates in the U.S. and how to report on them accurately, responsibly and thoughtfully for your audiences."
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Tara Haelle

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SciLine

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September 16, 2025

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Tip Sheet: Co-Creating Science Stories With Your Audience

CASW Connector

On Sunday, November 8, 2024, CASW Connector hosted a hybrid session at the ScienceWriters2024 meeting that introduced science writers to audience engagement practices. The CASW team co-created the session itself with its audience, using an online survey and posterboards at the meeting to collect input from ScienceWriters2024 attendees about their experience talking to and engaging with their readers, as well as their questions about audience engagement. The session included brief presentations from several speakers with experience in reporting projects informed by their audiences. Breakout groups gave attendees the opportunity to discuss different aspects of engagement. The session was live-streamed for virtual participants. Speakers included:
  • Celeste LeCompte, CASW board member and independent consultant
  • Betsy Ladyzhets, CASW Connector community manager and editor at The Sick Times
  • Jena Brooker, environment and food reporter at BridgeDetroit
  • Melba Newsome, independent journalist and professor at Wake Forest University
  • Kelly Kauffman, engagement journalist at MuckRock
  • Dillon Bergin, data reporter at MuckRock
Check out the link for the presentations and report-backs from the breakout sessions.
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Tip Sheet: Co-Creating Science Stories With Your Audience

Summary:
On Sunday, November 8, 2024, CASW Connector hosted a hybrid session at the ScienceWriters2024 meeting that introduced science writers to audience engagement practices. The CASW team co-created the session itself with its audience, using an online survey and posterboards at the meeting to collect input from ScienceWriters2024 attendees about their experience talking to and engaging with their readers, as well as their questions about audience engagement. The session included brief presentations from several speakers with experience in reporting projects informed by their audiences. Breakout groups gave attendees the opportunity to discuss different aspects of engagement. The session was live-streamed for virtual participants. Speakers included:
  • Celeste LeCompte, CASW board member and independent consultant
  • Betsy Ladyzhets, CASW Connector community manager and editor at The Sick Times
  • Jena Brooker, environment and food reporter at BridgeDetroit
  • Melba Newsome, independent journalist and professor at Wake Forest University
  • Kelly Kauffman, engagement journalist at MuckRock
  • Dillon Bergin, data reporter at MuckRock
Check out the link for the presentations and report-backs from the breakout sessions.
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CASW Connector

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December 18, 2024

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Can ChatGPT Help Science Writers?

"When the artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI released the generative AI platform ChatGPT nearly 3 years ago, people began to speculate what the arrival of the large language model (LLM) meant for many creative industries, including journalism and other writing. In December 2023, the press office for Science (and the Science family of journals) decided to explore whether ChatGPT Plus had potential as a tool to help writers (the Science Press Package team, SciPak) convey information about upcoming research papers to the media. We sought to evaluate whether ChatGPT Plus could adhere to the specific writing style of SciPak. ... The conclusion of this experiment is that ChatGPT Plus did not meet SciPak’s standards."
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Can ChatGPT Help Science Writers?

Summary:
"When the artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI released the generative AI platform ChatGPT nearly 3 years ago, people began to speculate what the arrival of the large language model (LLM) meant for many creative industries, including journalism and other writing. In December 2023, the press office for Science (and the Science family of journals) decided to explore whether ChatGPT Plus had potential as a tool to help writers (the Science Press Package team, SciPak) convey information about upcoming research papers to the media. We sought to evaluate whether ChatGPT Plus could adhere to the specific writing style of SciPak. ... The conclusion of this experiment is that ChatGPT Plus did not meet SciPak’s standards."
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Abigail Eisenstadt

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Science

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September 18, 2025

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When Prestige Trumps Quality in Science Reporting

"In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly and scientific credibility is under constant scrutiny, the choices science journalists make about which studies to cover matter more than ever. Journal reputation, impact factors and perceived prestige often shape these decisions – but at what cost to diversity, accuracy and public trust in science? To explore how reporters navigate these reputation-driven cues, Technology Networks spoke with Alice Fleerackers, PhD, assistant professor of journalism and civic engagement in the Department of Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam, whose work examines how journalists assess the trustworthiness of scientific journals. Fleerackers sheds light on the hidden dynamics behind science reporting, the risks of over-relying on prestige and how critical research literacy could reshape the future of science communication."
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When Prestige Trumps Quality in Science Reporting

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"In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly and scientific credibility is under constant scrutiny, the choices science journalists make about which studies to cover matter more than ever. Journal reputation, impact factors and perceived prestige often shape these decisions – but at what cost to diversity, accuracy and public trust in science? To explore how reporters navigate these reputation-driven cues, Technology Networks spoke with Alice Fleerackers, PhD, assistant professor of journalism and civic engagement in the Department of Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam, whose work examines how journalists assess the trustworthiness of scientific journals. Fleerackers sheds light on the hidden dynamics behind science reporting, the risks of over-relying on prestige and how critical research literacy could reshape the future of science communication."
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Isabel Ely

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Technology Networks

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September 12, 2025

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Michigan Science Communicators

"The Michigan Science Communicators (MiSC) is a regional group of science communicators associated with the National Association of Science Writers (NASW). Through networking, development and other events, we help science writers advance their professional skills. We aim to promote accurate, accessible and ethical science writing as well as foster the understanding of science and technology to society. We host virtual and in-person events for science writers, organized by volunteer team."
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Michigan Science Communicators

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"The Michigan Science Communicators (MiSC) is a regional group of science communicators associated with the National Association of Science Writers (NASW). Through networking, development and other events, we help science writers advance their professional skills. We aim to promote accurate, accessible and ethical science writing as well as foster the understanding of science and technology to society. We host virtual and in-person events for science writers, organized by volunteer team."
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PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water: An Explainer and Research Roundup

"We summarize studies on where PFAS are found, health impacts, the efficacy of consumer water filters, new methods of destroying PFAS, and racial disparities in PFAS exposure. Journalists would do well to educate themselves on PFAS because the issue now touches almost every beat: business, consumer, environment, health, infrastructure, legal and local municipalities that include water utilities. That’s why we created this explainer and research roundup. (For more on covering PFAS, see our related tip sheet, which includes a list of data resources.)"
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PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water: An Explainer and Research Roundup

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"We summarize studies on where PFAS are found, health impacts, the efficacy of consumer water filters, new methods of destroying PFAS, and racial disparities in PFAS exposure. Journalists would do well to educate themselves on PFAS because the issue now touches almost every beat: business, consumer, environment, health, infrastructure, legal and local municipalities that include water utilities. That’s why we created this explainer and research roundup. (For more on covering PFAS, see our related tip sheet, which includes a list of data resources.)"
Author:

Rachel Layne

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The Journalist’s Resource

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August 9, 2023

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Academic program

Stanford Course Empowers Students To Communicate Science to the Public

This Stanford University science communication course, which ran in Spring 2025, is scheduled again for 2026. The course aims to equip researchers with "essential skills such as podcasting, storyboarding, and leveraging social media to engage non-scientists."
Academic program

Stanford Course Empowers Students To Communicate Science to the Public

Summary:
This Stanford University science communication course, which ran in Spring 2025, is scheduled again for 2026. The course aims to equip researchers with "essential skills such as podcasting, storyboarding, and leveraging social media to engage non-scientists."
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Mahima Samraik

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Stanford School of Medicine

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September 11, 2025

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