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Northwestern University: Science Communication Online Program (SCOPE)

SCOPE (Science Communication Online Programme) is an introduction to effective science communication designed for STEM graduate students. This NSF-funded resource is free and created for those who don’t have access

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Science Journalism Master Classes

The Open Notebook’s Science Journalism Master Classes allow students to learn key science writing skills remotely and asynchronously. (Lessons are delivered to the student’s email either daily or weekly after

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EdX: Science Communication Course

“This course explains why science communication is important and what it looks like in practice. It also teaches you the basic concepts and fundamental skills you need to master science

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Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism

“Are you a journalist ready to take your career to the next level? Come spend a year at the University of Colorado as a Ted Scripps Fellow. You’ll deepen your

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Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT

“Every year, the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT offers academic-year fellowships to 10 science journalists from around the globe, giving them an opportunity to explore science, technology, and the

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USC Annenberg Health Journalism Fellowships and Grants

“Through our Fellowships and Impact Fund grants, the USC Center for Health Journalism advances ‘impact reporting,’ which combines powerful narratives, unassailable data and community engagement. We encourage journalists to seek

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AHCJ Health Journalism Fellowships and Study Groups

The Association of Health Care Journalists offers trainings for journalists covering cancer, health care performance, international health, and the CDC, as well as regional fellowships and other specialty coverage areas.

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Public Voices Fellowships

“The OpEd Project’s Public Voices Fellowship is a national initiative first piloted at Yale, Stanford, and Princeton Universities, and now rolling out in partnership with top universities and foundations across

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NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants

“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

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The Alicia Patterson Foundation Program

“The Alicia Patterson Foundation Program was established in 1965 in memory of Alicia Patterson, who was editor and publisher of Newsday for nearly 23 years before her death in 1963.

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NYU: M.A. in science, health & environmental reporting

The Science, Health & Environmental Reporting program (SHERP) at NYU consists of 11 classes (including one elective) over 16 months, for a total of 38 credits. SHERP classwork is centered

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Temple University: Certificate in science writing

“Gain science- and technology-based writing skills with the Scientific Writing Graduate Certificate from Temple’s College of Science and Technology and the Klein College of Media and Communication. Designed to meet

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Stony Brook University: Certificate in communicating science

“The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science (12 credits) complements ongoing graduate degree work at Stony Brook University. To apply you must be enrolled in a graduate program at Stony

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UC San Diego: Certificate in medical writing

Graduate certificate, specifically for professional communications. “The program is not designed for those intending to communicate scientific information to lay audiences, e.g., science journalism, marketing communications or patient communications. This

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Stanford University: M.A. in earth systems, environmental communication

Stanford undergraduates studying environmental science can apply for a M.A. at the university focused on environmental communication.

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Cornell University: Minor in science communication and public engagement

“This minor is designed for undergraduates who are interested in the sciences and/or engineering and would like to learn how to use a wide variety of communication tools for engaging

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University of Chicago: Certificate in medical writing and editing

“Developed for professionals with backgrounds in science or writing, the online medical writing certificate program with synchronous sessions has a comprehensive curriculum focused on creating medical communicators with strong writing,

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University of Minnesota: M.S. in scientific & technical communication

“The master of science (M.S.) in scientific & technical communication prepares students for local and global careers in online design and social media, software/hardware documentation, information architecture, medical communication, environmental

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Northwestern: M.S. in journalism; health, environment & science specialization

Northwestern’s Medill journalism school offers a specialization in health, environment, and science. “From the latest medical research to health care reform to climate change, the Health, Environment and Science specialization

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University of Wisconsin: M.S. in life sciences communication

The University of Wisconsin’s Life Science Communication degree offers two M.S. options, a thesis track and a professional studies track. “Both tracks provide students with a foundation in communication theory

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University of Maryland: Certificate in science communication

“The SciComm program is a 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate program offered in an asynchronous, 100% online environment. This means that we offer maximum flexibility to meet the needs of working

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Texas A&M University: M.S. in science & technology journalism

“Open to candidates with scientific or other backgrounds, the Science & Technology Journalism (STJR) master’s program includes coursework in both science journalism and science. Students choose between an internship track

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MIT: Master’s in science writing

Master’s degree in science writing: “During their year here, students learn fundamental research and reporting skills and produce publishable works of print, audio, video, and interactive journalism. Our curriculum teaches

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UC Berkeley: Master’s in journalism

The school’s two-year journalism master’s program offers a focus or curriculum in science and technology. UC Berkeley also offers an undergraduate minor in journalism.

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University of Georgia: M.A. in health & medical journalism

“Housed in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, UGA’s M.A. in Health and Medical Journalism (HMJ) is a two-year, non-thesis degree program in science writing and health reporting. Students

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