World Press Institute

Applications are open for the next #WPIFellowship! This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers unparalleled professional development to 10 non-US-based journalists via firsthand exposure to U.S. governance, politics, business, media ethics & culture. The fellowship is open to journalists from newspapers, magazines, wire services, radio, television and online news outlets. Fellows must be fluent in written and spoken English. Learn more and apply by 2/15: https://lnkd.in/efu5qat

Tomorrow is Give to the Max Day/#GTMD24, and we hope you’ll include WPI in your giving plans! Your donation powers our mission to “advance journalistic excellence and the free flow of ideas, deepening knowledge and expanding professional horizons” via our conferences like #NewHorizonsInJournalism and our long-standing #WPIFellowship program. What’s more, your contribution in any amount will be matched thanks to a group of anonymous donors! Will you help us reach our $10k goal? It’s not too early to give! 👉👉👉 https://lnkd.in/gSuzVN2

The World Press Institute #2024fellowship has made the past nine weeks unforgettable. Over two months of intensive activities in the United States, immersing myself in the country’s vibrant #media, #political, #cultural and #socioeconomic landscape. From #Minnesota to #Iowa, #Washington D.C., #NewYork, #Florida, #Phoenix, #SanFrancisco and #Chicago. Over 120 meetings with media leaders, experts in #ArtificialIntelligence (#AI), #policy, #politics and #diplomats, discussing the future of #journalism and exploring collaborative #opportunities. From speaking in public forums to informal discussions with U.S citizens on the streets of #Manhattan, Union Square and the bustling city of Chicago. From interacting with high school #students to giving lectures on journalism in the university. Visiting the most crossed #border in the world (U.S/Mexico) where I spoke with people residing in those communities on politics of #immigration, media portrayal and how it affects their lives. Another visit to the longest #international border (U.S/Canada), speaking with #native tribes, learning about their rich #heritage and how they govern their territory. The thought provoking visit to SAN QUENTIN STATE PRISON, learning more about the #California model, interacting with the incarcerated on their transformative journey. Most of all: Witnessing #democracy in action, before, during and after the #Americapresidentialelection 2024, just to mention a few. This journey has broadened my perspective, ignited new ideas and forged lasting connections. #journalism #ArtificialIntelligence #media #wpifellowship2024 #USelection2024

So, what's it like participating in the 59th cohort of the World Press Institute Fellowship for 2024? Since the fellowship began more than six weeks ago, a few colleagues, friends, and loved ones have asked me this question. In short - it's been phenomenal! A whirlwind experience, allowing us to interact with political leaders, captains of industry, members of the judiciary, subject matter experts, and peers leading global media agencies. All of them have shared their perspectives on the role and responsibility of media and the press in enhancing access to knowledge and information and holding truth to power. Here is a very brief overview of our experience so far.

📸 Snapshot from Last Friday's AI Ethics Workshop! Last week, Professor Dr Robert Clements hosted 10 international journalists, 2 staff members and Executive Director Zach Mullinax from the World Press Institute at the USF Data Institute for an engaging workshop on AI Ethics. The session covered key topics around ethical considerations of generative AI in the newsroom, equipping journalists with insights into the complex, evolving landscape of technology and responsibility. The Data Institute at USF offers a variety of workshops and ongoing education programs in applied data science and AI. Whether you’re looking to advance your skills or collaborate on impactful projects, we’re here to support and innovate with you. 📬 Interested in partnering with us? Contact us at datainstitute@usfca.edu to explore opportunities! #USFDataInstitute #DataScience #AI #AIethics #Journalism #EthicsInTech #ContinuingEducation

Thank you for hosting us, The Brookings Institution!

While in Muscatine, Iowa, I, together with nine fellow journalist from around the world under the the 2024 World Press Institute fellowship had productive conversation with leaders of Stanley Center for Peace and Security. An NGO which partners with organizations and individuals to mitigate Climate Change, the use of nuclear weapons and prevent violence. Thank you Devon Terrill, Krista Regennitter , Keith Porter and Jen for having us and for giving us the chance to experience what a living building is. #climatechange #security

More than two weeks have passed since I arrived in the Twin Cities - Minneapolis & St. Paul, to participate in the World Press Institute Fellowship for 2024. The Fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for myself and nine other journalists from all over the world to immerse ourselves in the governance, politics, business, media, journalistic ethics and culture of the United States. This year is poignant as American citizens head to the polls in November to vote in a highly contested Presidential election. Since my arrival, we have had the opportunity to participate in various stakeholder engagements, site visits, lectures and tours that have offered great insight into the nuances of American politics, law, economics and everyday life - primarily in the Midwest. Over the next few weeks, I'll share some insight into my journey and a few highlights of my experience as we prepare to crisscross the country, visiting various cities and states to reflect on the diverse aspects that shape America's society. Below is my first blog post reflecting how politics and economics shape the everyday financial experience of American citizens. https://lnkd.in/d4WqehfM

One week down and 8 to go! Next up on the #WPIFellowship itinerary: a glimpse at small-town and middle America with visits to Grand Marais, Minnesota and, Muscatine and Iowa City, Iowa.

The #WPIFellowship class of 2024 arrives tomorrow, which means we have one more fellow to meet! Last but not least is Kristina Zeleniuk of Ukraine 🇺🇦! 📍 Location: Kyiv ✍️ Selected bylines: tan.ua, where I’ve been working as a foreign policy journalist for five years now. And OFFREC, my own weekly podcast about international events and their impact on Ukraine. ✨ Hopes for the #WPIFellowship: I’ve never been to the U.S., despite the fact that as a journalist I constantly write about America. What is more important, my participation will be exactly during the election campaign. Therefore, I really hope to explore and get to know the U.S. better, find out how Americans support Ukraine, we’ll see who will win the elections and become the next American president, and also thank Americans for supporting Ukraine in the war with Russia for the third year in a row. 💓 Favorite assignment to date: Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 started, journalists not only in Ukraine felt that video and short reels were supplanting articles and print analytics. However, after February 24, 2022, and with the spread of instability around the world, more and more people started reading print media and analytical articles again. This is very gratifying. Especially since I like to write lengthy articles where I explain to people what is happening in the world and how it affects Ukraine. 🦸 Superpowers: I’m always on time, can quickly organize a group of people for some event and of course can cook something delicious from Ukrainian cuisine. 👂If you could have dinner with any journalist living or dead: Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Gongadze, he was killed in 2000 ✈️ Recent travel: For work, Taiwan in January 2024 🥔 Favorite food: Ukrainian Borscht 👟 Favorite way to relax: Sport and reading books 📚 Reading right now: Timothy Andrews Sayle Enduring Alliance: A History of NATO and the Postwar Global Order