Professional Development Day (PDD), a career development and networking event for science writers, has been DCSWA’s signature happening since 2006. Every year, over 100 science reporters, PIOs, editors, radio and video producers, and freelancers gather for a fun and exciting day of networking, collaboration, and skill-building. Please join us for PDD 2025 on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8:30 am ET - 4:00 pm ET at George Washington University's Student Center on the 3rd floor. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5 PM ET FRIDAY, MAY 2ND. Our full-day event will include a keynote talk, panel discussions and workshops geared toward journalists, institutional communicators (PIOs), and freelancers; lunch with GWU scientists; and an editor meet-and-greet. We also will have live streaming — with dedicated specialist support — for those who want to attend the talk and panel discussions virtually. Coffee, breakfast pastries, and lunch will be provided. PDD 2025 will conclude with an in-person raffle of science books, followed by a happy hour at a local pub. Below is the agenda for PDD 2025. We hope to see you on May 3rd!
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