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April 2020
Building the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
Daniel Huttenlocher is the inaugural dean of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing. Previously he helped found Cornell Tech, the digital technology oriented graduate school created by Cornell University in New York City, and served as its first Dean and Vice Provost. His research and teaching have been recognized by a number of awards including ACM Fellow and CASE Professor of the Year. He has a mix of academic and industry background, having been a Computer Science faculty member at…
Find out more »Evaluating the Impacts of Climate Change Programs
Sarah Kopper is a Research Manager at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). She works to improve research operations at J-PAL with a focus on research resources shared across J-PAL’s offices and projects. Her research focuses on the relationship between agricultural input markets, input use, and production in Eastern and Southern Africa. Claire Walsh is a Senior Policy Manager and leads J-PAL’s Environment & Energy team, J-PAL’s Innovation in Government Initiative, and works on J-PAL’s Gender sector. In…
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November 2020
Strategies for Accessing Public Records & All About ‘FOIA’
Michael Morisy, co-founder of Muckrock, a Cambridge-based nonprofit specializing in access to public records, will discuss everything from illuminating intelligence agencies to battling for public records act reform.
Find out more »December 2020
The Power of Conscious Presenting
Jane Beard, co-founder of Invisible Light, is a nationally-known speaking coach with an additional specialty in successful online presentations and Powerpoint, who has worked with journalists, company executives, and scientists in improving their storytelling skills. In this seminar, she will talk about her company’s research into what audiences are looking for, discuss analytics, analyze successful Powerpoint presentations, and provide online speaking tips from structure to lighting. (This is a private, virtual event for fellows only.)
Find out more »April 2021
Science Sources: Where to Find them and How to Vet Them
“Experts” are everywhere, but who are the best people to include in your science coverage? Learn how to hear from the best, still find different points of view, and ensure equity, diversity and inclusion among your sources.
Find out more »May 2021
Covering Climate and the Environment
Few science stories will command as much reader and viewer attention as global warming and the environment. Learn how to help readers understand the ways in which humanity plays a role not only in the problem, but also in the solution, and how your journalism can make a difference.
Find out more »June 2021
KSJ@MIT Fact-Checking Workshop
A virtual workshop that will bring together journalists and editors to learn about fact-checking, with a focus on science journalism.
Find out more »Covering Health Care — Covid and Beyond
Even before Covid, health stories are among the most-read science stories — and often, the easiest to get wrong. From studies to nutrition to vaccines, learn how to inoculate your health coverage from manipulation, misunderstanding or downright misinformation.
Find out more »July 2021
Editing Controversial and “Controversial” Science
There are some areas of science where the controversies are real and fierce — what was really the downfall of the dinosaurs? — and then there are scientific “controversies” ginned up for political or economic purposes. Learn how to tell the difference and how to responsibly convey that to your audience.
Find out more »August 2021
Using Social Media to Source and Spread Science Journalism
Like it or not, social media has a role to play in how people get their news and in what news people talk about. Learn how to mine social media for ideas and then use the platforms to promote your stories and engage readers.
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