Past events

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Navigating professional grief and moral distress in the polycrisis: Lessons from climate psychology

The science writing field has experienced profound challenges over the past several years, including multiple waves of layoffs, publications shutting down, and attacks on freedom of speech. Join us for the upcoming, free #SciWriRoundtable webinar “Navigating professional grief and moral distress in the polycrisis: Lessons from climate psychology” scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, at 1 p.m. Eastern.

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So, you want to start a podcast for your institution…

In this virtual skills chat, we will hear from Sarah Sharman and Chris Powell, the hosts of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s Tiny Expeditions podcast. Now in their seventh season, they will share what they’ve learned along the way, including practical tips for launching a science podcast under real-world resource constraints.

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Virtual business chat: Small business insurance 101

The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on July 2 will be a business chat on business insurance. Speaker Jonathan Gray of the Freelancers Union will explain the different types of business insurance, their pros and cons, how to find insurance providers, and other practical tips. And we’ll allow plenty of time for him to answer your questions.

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Virtual skills chat: How to let a client go

Landing clients gets all the hype, but not every client is meant to stay in your business forever—that’s just a sign of growth and a sign of being a smart business owner. The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on June 4 will be a skills chat on when you might consider letting a client go and examples of how to do it.

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Joint event: The shifting landscape of science communication ethics

Science writers and editors are facing a rapidly shifting professional landscape, shaped by political pressures, evolving industry norms, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. In this one-hour webinar, panelists representing freelance writing, academia, and journalism will discuss how science communicators can approach their work ethically in a time of change.