Professional Development Day 2019

Professional Development Day, a full-day professional development event for science writers, has been DCSWA’s signature event since 2006. Every year, more than 100 science reporters, PIOs, editors, radio and video producers and freelancers gather for a fun and exciting day of networking and skill-building! This year, Professional Development Day will include a plenary panel on science reporting in the age of disinformation, hands-on workshops, breakout sessions, a pitch slam and happy hour at a nearby bar.

Click here to check out the full agenda! 

When: Saturday, April 13, 2019, 8:30am–5:15 pm.
(Breakfast/registration at 8:30am; Sessions begin at 9am.)
Where: The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
950 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20052
Cost: $55 for DCSWA members; $80 for non-members
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, but we will accept on-site registrations, where payment can be made with cash, check, or credit/debit card.

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At-A-Glance Agenda

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Professional Development Day scholarship applications now closed
Every year, DCSWA offers several scholarships to early-career or other science writers wishing to attend Professional Development Day, for whom paying the registration fee would be a hardship. In exchange, scholars agree to write short reports of sessions and to help staff the registration table. The deadline for best consideration is Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Email president@dcswa.org with any questions.

Support a science writer
If you’re interested in making a donation to the Professional Development Day scholarship fund to help a student, early-career or other science writer with financial need take advantage of one of science writing’s top professional development opportunities, you can donate on this page or email president@dcswa.org for more information.