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Council for the Advancement of Science Writing. CASW organizes New Horizons in Science and other programs for science writers.

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Are you a journalist covering the intersection of climate change and health? Apply to attend CASW’s workshop at SciWri24, featuring a keynote from Kristie L. Ebi. CASW will provide up to $1,200 for travel and cover conference registration, thanks to the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. bit.ly/CASWclimate

Happening today! There's still time to register.

Join us July 11 for a Connector Chat on covering abortion as a model for covering other controversial topics, featuring Sarah McCammon and Katie Woodruff and moderated by Naseem Miller of the Journalist's Resource. Register here: bit.ly/casw-hotbutton

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🧪 @sciencewriting.bsky.social is conducting a survey about where science communicators are learning about CASW's programming, opportunities, fellowships, and more. Can you help? Survey is open through July 31. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Help CASW connect with its community on social mediadocs.google.com The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing is working to understand where to best invest the organization's resources on social media in order to inform science writers and science journalists...

CASW is proud to announce that biologist Joseph L. Graves, Jr. will present the Patrusky Lecture at #SciWri24. Based on his book "A Voice in the Wilderness," his talk will take on resurgent arguments that deny scientific evidence to preserve concepts of group difference. casw.org/news/biologi...

Reminder: Applications for CASW’s Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for a young science journalist are due in one week! Learn more and see past winners: casw.org/awards-fello...

There’s just two weeks left to submit your best science journalism to the competition for CASW’s Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award! This award honors a journalist aged 30 or younger and comes with a $1,000 prize. And there’s no submission fee. To apply: casw.org/awards-fello...

If you’re a science journalist under age 31, we want to see your best work from the past year! Applications for CASW’s Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award are due June 30. Submitting is FREE, and winners receive $1,000 and travel to #SciWri24. For more info: casw.org/awards-fello...

Do you know a journalist who has been doing incredible medical science reporting? Nominate them for the Victor Cohn Prize by June 30. Honorees receive $5,000 and travel to #SciWri24 to receive their award. For more info: casw.org/awards-fello... @ahcj.bsky.social

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Taylor/Blakeslee Fellows! Six journalists-in-training are headed to grad school with extra support from CASW & The Brinson Foundation. They are Jenna Ahart, Anika Jane Beamer, Collin Blinder, Jessica Chomik-Morales, Lina Savage & Lauren Schneider bit.ly/TBs24

Did you miss our Connector Chat on science journalism and communication in the misinformation era? Check out the recording and tip sheet from the event, featuring @kakape.bsky.social and @brionyswire.bsky.social.

Tip sheet: Science journalism and communication in the misinformation era - CASW Connectorconnector.casw.org On April 16, CASW Connector hosted a Chat discussing science journalism and communication in the misinformation era. The panelists talked about key concepts – and misconceptions – that journalists and...

CASW is proud to announce the launch of a new Fund for the Future of Science Journalism. A generous donation from the Heineman-Russell Family Foundation will support the development & launch of programs that support quality science journalism. We could not be more grateful. casw.org/news/a-new-c...

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The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing @sciencewriting.bsky.social is looking for a new executive director. casw.org/news/casw-se...

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Council for the Advancement of Science Writing / CASW @sciencewriters.org is hiring for a new executive director. Remote role, salary range listed as 85k to 130k. casw.submittable.com/submit

Thinking about applying for the Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award? Good news! We’ve extended the deadline until Wednesday, May 15. For more information, and to apply: bit.ly/Begley24

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Science journalism lost a multi-talented luminary and one of my favorites last week with the death of Paul Raeburn. He dedicated many years to our field, serving various roles at CASW @sciencewriting.bsky.social, NASW @sciencewriters.org & KSJ at MIT. Rest in peace, Paul. casw.org/news/remembe...

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Midcareer journalists: What would you do with a $20,000 grant? CASW wants to help you find out. Apply for the Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award by April 30. For more info: bit.ly/Begley24

Congratulations to @fredakreier.bsky.social for winning a Taylor/Blakeslee Mentored Science Journalism Project Fellowship! She is using the grant to report on earthquakes in the central U.S., guided by mentorship from Priyanka Runwal. We can’t wait to read her story. casw.org/news/freda-k...

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One travel option these AHCJ-CASW-SEJ early career journalists get to choose from is our #SciWri24 national conference. We look forward to welcoming all at ScienceWriters2024 virtual in October and in Raleigh in November! Mark your calendars and make plans to join us as well: sciencewriters2024.org

Meet the 2024 #SHERF fellows! These 12 exceptional journalists were selected from a competitive pool of nearly 90 applicants. Thank you to our funders HHMI, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and our partners @ahcj.bsky.social @sejorg.bsky.social bit.ly/SHERFS24

“This prize is a force for encouraging storytellers to think bigger about things.” — John D. Sutter, winner of the 2023 Sharon Begley Award Watch John’s full interview with CASW and apply for the award by April 30: bit.ly/Begley24

John D Sutter on the significance of the Sharon Begley Science Reporting Awardwww.youtube.com In 2023, journalist and filmmaker John D. Sutter won the second annual Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award. The award recognizes and supports reporting and...

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Since NASW and CASW began jointly hosting conferences, "Ros" has been an instrumental partner in our annual collaboration. Join us in wishing @caswros.bsky.social a hearty thank you for a career supporting science writing professionals and professions—not to mention being an NASW member since 1986!

Following more than a decade of exemplary service as executive director of CASW, Rosalind Reid will retire later this year. We are so thankful to her for her many years of dedicated service to our mission. Read more: casw.org/news/casw-ex...

CASW is seeking its next executive director! If you excel in providing leadership, building community, creating new programs, and—especially—fundraising in support of science journalism, we encourage you to apply by May 15. For more information: casw.org/news/casw-se...

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Join me for this conversation on what research tells us about science misinformation and how we as science journalists can do our jobs effectively in the misinformation era. Details and registration in the link!

Happening tomorrow! What can research on the psychology of misinformation tell us about how to combat science misinformation? Find out in our next virtual Connector Chat, with journalist @kakape.bsky.social and misinformation researcher @brionyswire.bsky.social . To register: bit.ly/casw-misinfo

Connector Chat: Science journalism and communication in the misinformation era - CASW Connectorbit.ly Join us for a free, informal conversation on the psychology of misinformation and how to use it in your science communication practice.View from Connector Chat: Science journalism and communication in...

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All good things *do* come to an end, and so it will be with my time at CASW. I'll be spending 2024 wrapping up my work and remembering the great volunteers, fellows and award winners, projects and conferences, just greatness in general that I've gotten to experience in this role. Thank you!

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Fantastic opportunity for ambitious work.

The 2024 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award will recognize and support a science journalist who embodies the high standards Begley exemplified — and provide a $20,000 project grant. Apply by April 30! bit.ly/Begley24

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This should be a great chat. Definitely relevant!

What makes misinformation so appealing? Why do people believe it and share it? And how can science journalists and communicators do their jobs effectively in this climate? Join in the conversation April 16 at our next Connector Chat. bit.ly/casw-misinfo

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Helpful free upcoming event, journos!