Tue, April 30 - What to Know About Treatment-Resistant Depression
What: Treatment-resistant depression and learn how to cover this complex medical condition with depth and nuance.
Who: Dr. Maurizio Fava Chair, Department of Psychiatry/Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Massachusetts General Hospital; Dr. Lisa Harding Board Certified Psychiatrist & Depression Expert; Courtenay Harris Bond Staff Writer, Philly Voice; Dr. John Tumeh Chief of Psychiatry, Foundation Psychiatry.
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Press Foundation, Johnson & Johnson
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Tue, April 30 - Storytelling for Impact
What: Tips, techniques and tools to help the modern marketer tell better and more impactful stories to activate their audiences around ideas and actions.
Who: Kiersten Hill Director of Nonprofit Solutions
When: 2 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: FireSpring
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Tue, April 30 - Investigating the Israel-Hamas Conflict
What: Three senior investigative journalists will share tips and tools on how to work in such a perilous reporting environment, and techniques for digging into war atrocities.
Who: Sarah El-Deeb has been an Associated Press (AP) journalist since 2000, with extensive experience reporting in the Middle East. Peter Polack is a research-based designer and software developer with Forensic Architecture (FA), a research agency based at Goldsmiths, University of London, which develops, employs, and disseminates new techniques, methods, and concepts for investigating state and corporate violence. Phil Rees is the Director of Investigative Journalism at Al Jazeera. The moderator is Rachel Oldroyd, Deputy Investigations Editor of the Guardian.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network
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Tue, April 30 - AI while avoiding the cloud: running local models
(also offered May 2)
What: What the open-source, locally-run ecosystem looks like for chatbots and large language models. We'll look at performance compared to the closed-off options, setup and hardware requirements, "uncensored" models and common technical adaptations like quantization that trades off ability for those of us without cutting-edge desktops.
Who: Jonathan Soma, Knight Chair in Data Journalism at Columbia's Journalism School and director of both the year-long Data Journalism MS and ten-week Lede Program summer bootcamp.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Columbia Journalism School
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Wed, May 1 - Disinformation, Elections & Democracy: How journalists can spot and disarm current tactics to influence voters
What: A practical look at current tactics used by disinformation specialists to disrupt the 2024 election and what journalists can do to counter them.
Who: Tina Barton, senior elections expert, Committee for Safe and Secure Elections; Yael Eisenstat, senior fellow at Cybersecurity for Democracy and PEN America consultant; Christine Fernando, democracy reporter, Associated Press; Sheera Frenkel, technology reporter for the New York Times
When: 11:30, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Press Club Journalism Institute
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Wed, May 1 - Choosing Words During War: Covering the Israel-Gaza Conflict
What: How do newsrooms decide what words to use in covering a complex conflict? In a quick-moving story, how should journalists decide if and when information is solid enough to publish? Has the current war presented new challenges, and what policies have changed or grown out of it?
Who: John Daniszewski, Vice President and Editor at Large for Standards, The Associated Press; David Folkenflik, Media Correspondent, NPR News; Steven Holmes, Former Executive Director, Standards & Practices, CNN; Pulitzer Prize winner for New York Times, "How Race Is Lived in America"; New York-based journalist Jane Eisner, former Director of Academic Affairs, Columbia Journalism School, and former Editor-in-Chief, The Forward.
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Columbia Journalism School, The Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies at Columbia University
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Wed, May 1 - Environmental Journalists on the Frontlines of Democracy
What: A celebration of the important role of environmental journalism and a highlighting of the need to protect journalists around the world from surveillance, censorship, oppression, and violence.
Who: Jon Sawyer, Pulitzer Center Leadership; Meaghan Parker, of the Society of Environmental Journalists; Jeje Mohammed, of PEN America; Clayton Weimers, of Reporters Without Borders USA; and independent journalist Sandhya Ravishanka.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program (ECSP), in partnership with the Society of Environmental Journalists.
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Wed, May 1 - Why Press Freedom Matters: Exploring Evan Gershkovich’s Case
What: We’ll look at a high-profile example of the denial of press freedoms: the case of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was wrongfully detained in Russia last year on bogus charges of spying.
Who: Wall Street Journal Assistant Editor Paul Beckett, who leads the Journal’s efforts at securing Gershkovich’s release, will discuss the case with New Literacy Project’s Brittney Smith.
When: 5 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: News Literacy Project
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Thu, May 2 - AI while avoiding the cloud: running local models
(a second offering of an April 30 event)
What: What the open-source, locally-run ecosystem looks like for chatbots and large language models. We'll look at performance compared to the closed-off options, setup and hardware requirements, "uncensored" models and common technical adaptations like quantization that trades off ability for those of us without cutting-edge desktops.
Who: Jonathan Soma, Knight Chair in Data Journalism at Columbia's Journalism School and director of both the year-long Data Journalism MS and ten-week Lede Program summer bootcamp.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Columbia Journalism School
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Thu, May 2 - Universities + public media + Election 2024 = an amazing opportunity
What: Election 2024 is an incredible opportunity for college students and public media stations to work together. How can student-led journalism reach new audiences and approach political coverage in a fresh way? We’ll learn what’s happening all across the U.S. from America Amplified, and on the ground in one mid-sized Midwestern community.
Who: Chelsea Nebeker-Naughton Digital Engagement Manager America Amplified; Jenna Dooley News Director Northern Public Radio; Katelynn McIlwain Managing Editor KBIA/University of Missouri.
When: 12 noon, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The University of Vermont and University Station Alliance
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Thu, May 2 - AI Driven Content Creation: Crafting Compelling Blogs
What: Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionize content creation, particularly for blogs. Dive into the world of AI and learn how to leverage these technologies to produce compelling, engaging, and effective blog content that resonates with your audience.
Who: Casey Remolde, Chief Social Media Strategy Specialist at Kutztown Small Business Development Center; Nicole Stabile, Web Design Specialist at Kutztown Small Business Development Center.
When: 5 pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Kutztown University
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Thu, May 2 - The Intersections of Press Freedom and the Environment
What: This panel discussion will address obstacles U.S. journalists face when reporting urgent climate change and environmental issues for their communities — whether violence or arrest when covering environmental protests or denials of access and legal obstructions when investigating centers of political and corporate power.
Who: Carlos Berríos Polanco, writer and photojournalist from Caguas, Puerto Rico, specializing in climate and conflict topics; Halle Parker, journalist and Society of Environmental Journalists board member, who covers the environment for WWNO's Coastal Desk and Sea Change podcast; Caitlin Vogus, deputy director of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation; Adam Glenn, deputy editor at Freedom of the Press Foundation.
When: 11 am, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Freedom of the Press Foundation and the Society of Environmental Journalists
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Sat, May 4 - Next Gen Reporting for a Climate in Crisis
What: A conversation that focuses on empowering young journalists in the climate movement, and exploring their pivotal role in addressing pressing environmental challenges.
Who: Oleksii Otkydach (Ukraine), Political Analyst, La Sexta; Meghana Guntur (India), Corporate Interface Team Member, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication; Sisanda Nkoala (South Africa), Associate Professor in the Linguistics Department at the University of the Western Cape; Sarah Swetlik, Climate Change and Environmental Reporter, The Greenville News; Pratika Katiyar, Board of Directors Student Member, Student Press Law Center; Peris Tushabe (Uganda), Program Coordinator for Free Expression and Education, PEN America;
When: 9 am, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Pen America, Student Press Law Center
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Mon, May 6 - Sciline Crash Course: Science Essentials for Local Reporters
What: Among the topics covered: Knowing whether and how science can enhance your story; Different kinds of studies and what each can—and cannot—reveal; Practical tips for identifying credible scientist-sources and interviewing them; and How to get the essentials from scientific reports, studies, and press releases.
Who: Former longtime Washington Post science reporter Rick Weiss and Ph.D. neuroscientist Dr. Tori Fosheim.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Environmental journalists
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Tue, May 7 - Mini Lab: AI Tools for Research
What: AI tools you can use now to augment your research
Who: Newsroom Robots podcast host Nikita Roy
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers
Sponsor: Online News Association
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Wed, May 8 - Leveraging AI in your Audience Engagement Strategy
What: Employing AI as part of your audience engagement strategy. We’ll explore how AI can help you identify communities and partnership opportunities, streamline workflows and craft messaging. We’ll also cover what only good old AE (Actual Experience) can do when it comes to Audience Engagement.
Who: Mike Reilley, Senior Lecturer, University of Illinois-Chicago; Jennifer Brandel CEO & Co-Founder, Hearken.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers
Sponsor: Online News Association
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Wed, May 8 - Local News: Why It Matters and How It's Changing
What: Media leaders discuss key issues and innovations in journalism including the changes and challenges, the new technology and tools for gathering and sharing the news — and answer all your questions during the Q & A.
Who: Beryl Love, Executive Editor and Vice President of News for the Cincinnati Enquirer; Jennifer Merritt, Deputy Editor/ Digital Editor for WVXU; Ann Thompson, Digital Media Producer for CET
When: 6 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Woman's City Club of Greater Cincinnati
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Wed, May 8 - How health journalists think about their roles amid current challenges
What: Our analyses identify role conceptions that are specific to the work of health journalists in the current political climate.
Who: Dr. Amanda Hinnant is an associate professor at the University of Missouri, School of journalism, where she holds the Wallace Turner Memorial Faculty Fellowship; Dr. Rachel Young is an associate professor and director of undergraduate studies in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Iowa.
When: 8 am, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Bournemouth University Centre for Science, Health & Data Comm Research
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Thu, May 9 - What is service journalism and how do I do it right?
What: A wide-ranging discussion on all things service journalism.
Who: Tim Herrera, former editor of NYT's service desk Smarter Living.
When: 3 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Freelancing With Tim
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Fri, May 10 - Covering trans and LGBTQ+ issues during 2024
What: Trans people and DEIB programs are in the crosshairs of state leaders, legislatures, policymakers, and school boards. Journalists must be prepared to report and share the impact of these efforts, as well as how political candidates are using them to influence voters.
Who: Katie Barnes, digital feature writer; ESPN Lex McMenamin, news and politics editor, Teen Vogue; Phoebe Petrovic, investigative reporter, Wisconsin Watch; Moderator: Gina Chua, executive editor, Semafor.
When: 11:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Press Club Journalism Institute
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