Kate Travis

Science essentials for local reporters
2026-08-08 15:04 UTC
This free, one-hour “crash course” — designed specifically for local and general assignment reporters — teaches basic principles about how science works and ways it can be used to strengthen virtually any news story.
Former longtime Washington Post science reporter Rick Weiss and Ph.D. neuroscientist Tori Espensen cover do’s, don’ts, and pitfalls to watch for when including science in your news reporting.
This course is offered periodically throughout the year; check the link for the next offering.

University of Edinburgh: MSc in science communication and public engagement
2026-08-08 15:04
Masters degree in science communication: “The University of Edinburgh supports a vibrant culture of science communication and public engagement and has considerable expertise across a range of science communication and public engagement practice; from dissemination of knowledge to dialogue and policy.” This program does not specialize in marketing, advertising, or corporate communication.

A critical reflection on media coverage of SARS-CoV-2's origin
2026-08-08 15:04
“Media coverage of SARS-CoV-2’s origins serves as a fascinating case study that has relevance for other scientific controversies. At the ScienceWriters2022 conference in Memphis, Tenn. in October 2022, CASW convened a panel to discuss how journalists have addressed the special challenges of this highly politicized story. Participants included three journalists who have covered the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic and a scholar who studies the interplay of biomedical science, politics, law, and public reason. Co-organized by Beijing-based independent science writer Jane Qiu and Jon Cohen, senior correspondent for Science, the panel included Katherine Eban, contributing editor for Vanity Fair, and Benjamin Hurlbut of Arizona State University. Deborah Blum, director of the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT, moderated the discussion. Recording of the session was possible through the generous support of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.”

Oak Spring Garden Foundation residencies and fellowships
2026-08-08 15:04
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation “is dedicated to inspiring and facilitating scholarship and public dialogue on the history and future of plants, including the culture of gardens and landscapes and the importance of plants for human well-being.”
Oak Spring offers four fellowships: the Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study for work in some area related to the history, art, and culture of plants, gardens and landscapes; the Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence for an early-career artist who is developing new works that address plants, gardens, or landscapes in the broad sense; the Plant Science Research Fellowship for an early-career plant scientist; and the Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship, awarded to one outstanding, early-career practitioner, scholar or scientist working on issues related to plant and landscape conservation in the broad sense. All fellowships include a $10,000 grant. There are also 2- to 5-week residencies offered to people working in the arts, humanities, and plant sciences, as well as plant or landscape conservation. The 2024 deadline to apply for all programs is May 31.

USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism
2026-08-08 15:04
This center, based at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, offers a variety of trainings and resources for journalists. It hosts fellowship programs, provides reporting grants, hosts webinars, and sends a regular newsletter about health reporting. Some resources are geared towards health reporters in California, but many apply to those across the U.S.

Using ChatGPT for Communications
2026-08-08 15:04
“Join us for an immersive workshop series that explores the transformative potential of ChatGPT in enhancing communication strategies and content creation. Whether you’re a science communicator, marketer, content creator, or social media enthusiast, this workshop is designed to equip you with the skills to leverage ChatGPT for creating captivating narratives for videos, engaging social media content, and impactful communication materials such as posters and infographics.”

AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowship
2026-08-08 15:04
Once a year, AHCJ offers an in-person training for journalists at the CDC campus in Atlanta. Fellows learn about the latest CDC research and data, meet new sources at the agency, learn how to tap CDC resources for their reporting, and network with colleagues. As of February 2024, timing for the 2024 fellowship had not been announced.

ScienceWrite, a U.K.-based mentoring program
2026-08-08 15:04
“The ScienceWrite Programme, supported by the Royal Society, aims to help early-stage science writers from minoritized backgrounds – based in the UK – to advance their professional development.” The program includes an in-person event and four virtual sessions, in which attendees hear from science writers in different professions and receive feedback on their work. Applications for the 2024 cohort close on December 18, 2023. Aspiring and early-career science writing folks from minoritized groups are encouraged to apply.

Reynolds Journalism Institute fellowships
2026-08-08 15:04
“The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to partner with us on practical innovative projects for community centered news, journalists, and the communities they serve.” Over the course of an eight-month fellowship, fellows build free, accessible, open-source projects to serve newsrooms and audiences. The program supports one full-time residential fellow (an individual who will work on-site in Columbia, Missouri) and remote part-time fellows. The 2024 program will start on July 1, 2024, with applications closing on February 4.

DEADLINE: Banff Mountain Photo Essay Competition
2024-05-06
The competition’s goal is to showcase the best in mountain-themed photo essays – to recognize the best stories told through a series of still images. $3,000CAD grand prize. Deadline to enter is May 6, 2024.

Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Annual Conference
2026-08-08 15:04

DEADLINE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Fellowship
2026-08-08 15:04

DEADLINE: IJ4EU Impact Award
2026-08-08 15:04

World Press Freedom Day Conference
2026-08-08 15:04

DEADLINE: Watchdog Writers Group Book Fellowship
2026-08-08 15:04

Environmental Journalists on the Frontlines of Democracy
2026-08-08 15:04

DEADLINE: Orion Environmental Writers' Workshop
2026-08-08 15:04
