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SUMMARY:2022 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the fellowship\n\n\n\nApplications are now being accepted for the 2022-23 class of the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships. (Meet last year’s class) \n\n\n\nAHCJ is once again collaborating with the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and the Society of Environmental Journalists to offer this development opportunity to early-career journalists. \n\n\n\nThe fellowships are designed to support early-career journalists who are pursuing — or have a strong interest in pursuing — careers in science\, health or environmental reporting (or all three). \n\n\n\nThe program is primarily aimed at journalists in their first decade of professional work\, who are interested in boosting their ability and confidence to tackle some of the most important stories of the 21st century. \n\n\n\nThe program allows fellows to maintain their regular employment while attending intensive training opportunities across the country\, many of which will lead to stories for their employer or clients. Fellowship leaders and mentors will provide support and guidance through seminars\, calls and e-mail consultations. \n\n\n\nCurriculum will include basic science\, interpreting medical studies\, analyzing data\, explaining evidence-based decisions\, understanding climate science and more. \n\n\n\nThe program aspires to provide essential on-the-job training that might otherwise take years to accumulate. \n\n\n\nExpectations\n\n\n\nCandidates should be early-career\, U.S.-based working journalists — either staff or freelance — with at least two years of professional experience. \n\n\n\nFellows will be expected to attend a handful of training events during the program year. Program leaders will decide whether events will take place in person or virtually based on the latest public health considerations\, with fellows’ safety always top of mind. \n\n\n\nEach employer (or\, for a freelancer\, a news outlet that is a regular client) will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation for the applicant. Employers are also asked to pledge their support for the fellows’ participation in all training events. \n\n\n\nBoard members and staffers of the partner organizations are not eligible to apply. \n\n\n\nCASW\, AHCJ\, and SEJ are fully committed to diversity and inclusion in their memberships\, training programs\, and the larger journalism field. We welcome applicants who support that commitment. \n\n\n\nWhat’s covered\n\n\n\nThe fellowship provides: \n\n\n\n\nCustomized seminars and workshops offered in conjunction with the annual conferences produced by AHCJ\, SEJ\, and CASW/NASW\, including support for conference attendance\, food\, lodging\, and travel within the United States;\n\n\n\nA series of virtual events providing skill-building opportunities and updates on stories\, resources and new developments across science\, health\, medicine\, and environment\, including private breakout discussions with experts and trainers;\n\n\n\nTwo years’ membership (new or extended) in AHCJ\, SEJ and NASW\, assuming membership qualifications are met;\n\n\n\nRegistration to any virtual events held during the program year by AHCJ\, SEJ or CASW;\n\n\n\nMentoring opportunities with a senior journalist in a topic area of choice;\n\n\n\nPrivate online site for fellows to refer to training materials\, share reporting efforts and network with one another;\n\n\n\nFor freelancers\, a reporting project support stipend of $2\,000 after successfully completing the program.\n\n\n\n\nAnticipated schedule\n\n\n\nTentative dates and sites (including whether in-person or virtual)\, depending upon public health recommendations: \n\n\n\n\nKick-off seminar\, Oct. 6-7\, 2022 (to be held via Zoom)\n\n\n\nScienceWriters2022\, Memphis\, Tenn.\, Oct. 21-25\, 2022\n\n\n\nHealth Journalism 2023\, St. Louis\, Mo.\, March 9-12\, 2023\n\n\n\nSEJ2023\, Boise\, Idaho\, April 19-23\, 2023\n\n\n\nCustom webinar briefings held periodically through the year\n\n\n\nCareer development seminar and graduation (June or July 2023)\n\n\n\n\nApplication checklist \n\n\n\n\nCover letter introducing yourself\, your journalism background\, efforts at career development\, and explaining why you are seeking the fellowship.\n\n\n\nA current resume or CV.\n\n\n\nA letter of recommendation from your current employer that addresses the benefits of the fellowship to you and the news organization’s audience as well as the employer’s commitment to support your full participation in the fellowship. Freelance applicants should submit a letter of recommendation from a regular client or assigning editor who can speak to your abilities and the value you would derive from participating.\n\n\n\nTwo sample news or feature stories published or aired during the past 12 months.\n\n\n\n\nThe application deadline is Sept. 1\, 2022\, at 6 p.m. ET\, 5 p.m. CT\, 3 p.m. PT.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2022-national-science-health-environment-reporting-fellowship/
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Above the Fray International Reporting Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:The John Alexander Project and NPR jointly operate the Above the Fray fellowship\, designed for promising early-career journalists who want to report a significant story from an underreported region of the world. One fellow is selected each year.  \nThose with at least five but no more than seven years of journalism experience are eligible to apply. The final story will air on NPR if it meets its standards. \nThe total duration of the fellowship is five to six months\, with two months spent reporting in the field. The fellowship covers all production and living expenses for the duration.  \nApplication deadline: July 1\, 2023 \nSponsors: The John Alexander Project and NPR \nMore information: www.thejohnalexanderproject.org \nContact:  \n\n\nPatrick Alexander — patrick@thejohnalexanderproject.org \n\n\nAnne Marler — anne@thejohnalexanderproject.org \n\n\nAlissa Shapiro — alissa@thejohnalexanderproject.org \n\n\n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/application-deadline-above-the-fray-international-reporting-fellowship/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How journalists can put ChatGPT to good use
DESCRIPTION:1 p.m. ET Friday\, July 14 \nThe artificial intelligence program ChatGPT has made headlines for its ability to create prose (and headlines)\, but how does it work? How are journalists using it? And what are the potential problems and ethical pitfalls? \nIn this webinar\, Alex Mahadevan\, director of the Poynter Institute’s MediaWise digital media literacy program\, will take ChatGPT for a spin\, discuss what he’s learned about the new technology and answer your questions. \nWatch the recording \nAlex Mahadevan \nKaren Blum \nAlex Mahadevan is the director of MediaWise at the Poynter Institute. Since 2019\, he’s taught digital media literacy to thousands of teenagers and older adults\, and trained journalists across the world in verification and digital tools for investigations. He also co-leads the Empowering Digital Diverse Digital Citizens Lab at Stanford University. Before getting into fact-checking and media literacy\, Alex launched content management systems\, newsletters and video series as a news innovation editor and data reporter in Florida.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-how-journalists-can-put-chatgpt-to-good-use/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cancer news: Balancing fear\, hype and reality
DESCRIPTION:2 p.m. ET Wednesday\, July 19 \nThe most recent screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are controversial and confusing. Journalists must report responsibly on the latest health recommendations while talking about cancer — a subject that is often emotionally charged — using the latest scientific evidence. \nAt this webinar\, experts will suggest approaches to putting the latest screening recommendations in context while eliminating hype and not creating false hope. \nWatch the recording \nMehra Golshan\, M.D. \nElaine Schattner\, M.D. \nLiz Seegert \nTara Haelle \nMehra Golshan\, M.D.\, is a cancer surgeon and a nationally and internationally recognized leader in breast cancer treatment and research. He serves as deputy chief medical officer for surgical services and as clinical director of the Center for Breast Cancer at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. He has led numerous Phase I\, II and III clinical trials and translational science innovations that have had an impact on treatment options and outcomes for women. Dr. Golshan is also a leading researcher in this field\, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications. \nElaine Schattner\, M.D.\, is a writer\, breast cancer survivor\, and physician. A graduate of Yale College and New York University School of Medicine\, she is a clinical associate professor at Weill Cornell Medicine in the division of hematology and medical oncology. She worked as an oncologist for 16 years before completing a master’s degree in journalism at Columbia University. Her articles have appeared in the New York Observer\, Huffington Post\, Pacific Standard\, Washington Post\, NPR\, and elsewhere. Her new book\, “From Whispers to Shouts: The Ways We Talk About Cancer” is published by Columbia University Press. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-cancer-news-balancing-fear-hype-and-reality/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Covering high-risk lab accidents and the COVID-19 origins story
DESCRIPTION:2 p.m. ET Thursday\, July 20 \nWe may never know whether COVID-19 originated with a leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology or was the result of a natural spillover event from an unknown animal. What is known is that ongoing scientific research on high-risk pathogens in laboratories around the world could be vulnerable to a leak\, whether accidental or deliberate. \nAs investigative reporter Alison Young writes in “Pandora’s Gamble: Lab Leaks\, Pandemics\, and a World at Risk\,” the truth is “lab accidents happen with shocking frequency\, even in the world’s best-run labs.” That means journalists have a crucial role in holding the scientific community accountable. \nIn this webinar\, Young will talk about her book and provide context about what is known about what happened at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and about lab leaks more broadly. She will provide resources and tips for staying on top of this very timely issue\, which is being debated by law and policy makers\, scientists and the public. \nWatch the recording \nAlison Young. Photo by Lisa V. Damico \nBara Vaida \nAlison Young is an investigative reporter specializing in health\, environmental and consumer issues. Her work has included revealing safety lapses at biological research labs\, food manufacturers and nursing homes. She is a professor and program director for the University of Missouri School of Journalism’s Washington\, D.C. program and has reported for USA TODAY\, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\, Knight Ridder’s Washington Bureau\, the Detroit Free Press\, The Arizona Republic and the Dallas Times Herald. Her reporting honors include three Gerald Loeb Awards\, three Scripps Howard Awards and a DuPont-Columbia Award. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-covering-high-risk-lab-accidents-and-the-covid-19-origins-story/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Breaking into narrative journalism
DESCRIPTION:12 p.m. ET Monday\, July 24 \nGreat narrative journalism takes readers on a journey by telling stories with scenes and characters as well developed as those you would find in a good novel. It’s gratifying to write\, but the research\, reporting and pitching of the idea to an outlet take time and determination. In this webinar\, seasoned editors and reporters will offer tips for breaking into narrative journalism\, including knowing what editors want\, crafting pitches and figuring out whether the pay will be worth the effort. \nWatch the recording \nJane C. Hu \nBrady Huggett \nPamela Weintraub \nBarbara Mantel \nPamela Weintraub is the senior editor for science and psychology at Aeon and the co-editor in chief at OpenMind magazine. Previously\, Weintraub was senior editor\, features editor and executive editor at Discover Magazine\, where she assigned and edited long-form journalistic narratives and investigations that won numerous top journalistic awards and honors. \nBrady Huggett is the enterprise editor at Spectrum\, where he edits features and long-form projects. Before joining Spectrum\, he served as business editor at Nature Biotechnology and managing editor at the biotech daily news service BioWorld. Huggett has master’s degrees in journalism and in creative writing and has won prizes for his fiction and nonfiction writing. \nJane C. Hu is a freelance journalist based in Seattle. Her work appears in publications like Slate\, High Country News\, WIRED\, National Geographic\, Smithsonian\, Scientific American\, Outside\, and The Atlantic. She sits on the boards of the National Association of Science Writers and The Open Notebook.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-breaking-into-narrative-journalism/
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