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The Mid-America chapter of the American Medical Writer's Association was founded in 1985, and historically serves AMWA members living in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. We published a quarterly newsletter (latest issue Summer 2024), and hold regular meetings. The Board of Directors holds regular meetings by teleconference, and minutes of those meetings are available.
2024
September 11 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Scientific Publishing, presented by Lisa Balbes
What is AI, and is it going to take my job? That's the question we all want answered In this presentation, Lisa will discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of AI, and how it affects writers/editors, and how quickly it is changing. Ethical issues, authorship, disclosure, and more will be discussed.
November 13 - Best and Worst Books of 2024, presented by Leslie Neistadt
2025
January 8 - TBD
March 12 - Managing Workplace Stress, presented by James RW Linsin, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist
May 14 - The Third Age: How Tech Writers Plan and Enjoy Their Golden Years, presented by Dana Delibovi
July 9 - What Do Geeks Do For Fun Around Here?, presented by Alice Fugate
September 10 - TBD
November 12 - Best and Worst Books of 2025, presented by Leslie Neistadt
All meetings are held at Sunny Street Cafe, 11692 Manchester Road, Des Peres from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. For more information or to register contact one of the organizers.
Contact Julia Moffitt for more information on events in this area.
Contact Rebecca Bigelow or Matt Sandbulte to RSVP or for more information about events in this area.
Happy Hour!!
Friday, September 13th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm (happy hour specials end at 6pm)
Martin City Brewing Company Pizza and Taproom (4000 Indian Creek Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66206)
The Kansas City Area coordinator position is currently open. Contact one of the officers if interested.
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