Past events

Special Freelancer Coffee Chat: Professional Liability Insurance

Join us for an informal chat with a representative from Dinghy insurance about professional liability insurance. Come with questions! Dinghy has partnered with the Freelancers Union and is trying to fill a niche for freelancers/creatives who need or want some coverage but want the cost to be reasonable.

ScienceWriters2021

Given the continuing risks and uncertainties posed by the coronavirus pandemic, ScienceWriters2021 (#SciWri21) will be held as a virtual-only event. The decision was reached in coordination with our hosting partners at the University of Colorado Boulder and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Numbers are not neutral

Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and the National Association of Science Writers for Numbers are not neutral: How journalists can detect deep bias & avoid hidden traps.

The Golden Age of Science Video

Join the Video Consortium and the National Association of Science Writers as we explore an exciting new chapter in science, media, and video innovation. Our event will explore the evolution of science video, from NOVA to YouTube to TikTok, and how three expert creators are thriving in a competitive world of facts, narrative innovation and visual creativity.

COVID-19 Science & Coverage: A virtual tour of UW Medicine’s Virology Lab

Seattle’s UW Medicine Virology Lab has been at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic since its beginnings in the U.S. The lab developed its own test for COVID-19, assessed potential therapeutics such as hydroxychloroquine, and is now beginning a project to test 7,000 people repeatedly for the virus and antibodies. This tour will provide a rare inside look at a lab that's typically off limits to visitors due to biohazard concerns.

COVID-19 Science & Coverage: The pandemic’s impacts on families, kids, and college students

The pandemic has had a profound impact on families. Parents are struggling to keep their families healthy while also ensuring that their kids can continue to develop mentally, emotionally, and physically. Children and young adults are facing increasing rates of mental illness, including rising anxiety and depression. The University of Colorado Boulder, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital team up to discuss these impacts.