Future of science journalism
Read this excellent report in the Columbia Journalism Review from CASW president and NASW member Cris Russell about the excitement and optimism surrounding the future of our craft at this week's World Conference of Science Journalism.
Partnership lands conference bid
Announced this morning in London: The Arab Science Journalists Association, in a historic first co-bid, has, together with NASW, landed the bid for the next World Conference of Science Journalists to be held in spring 2011 in Cairo. Our two associations will work together to build exciting programs, reporting opportunities, and field trips for science journalists from all over the world. Over 900 science writers from approximately 70 countries are currently attending the 2009 World Conference of Science Journalists in London. Stay tuned for developments, specific dates, and ways to get involved.
July 1, 2009 6:44 AMNASW career development grants
This summer, the National Association of Science Writers will award grants of up to $2,500 each to support education, training or other activities that help established science writers continue or advance their careers in today's rapidly changing media environment. The size and number of the grants will depend on specific proposals received; NASW will award up to $25,000 of our Authors Coalition funds for this purpose.
Last reminder to vote
Some members have asked for another copy of the link to the vote about amending the constitution to permit a later annual meeting. Here it is again (NASW member login required; student members do not vote). Details are in the President's Letter of the Spring ScienceWriters issue. Polls close on June 20.
From ScienceWriters: Describing climate science
One day in my new job at Pacific Northwest National Lab, a colleague and I went to one of our climate scientists to grill him. He was going to be interviewed live on a radio webcast, and we wanted to make sure he'd be understandable to people who aren't researchers. Well, he beat us to the punch. He'd already uncovered a short article about talking about climate change in Eos, the American Geophysical Union's weekly newspaper.
From ScienceWriters: A new way to publish textbooks
With most college textbooks running more than $100 — some top $200 — students and teachers alike are looking for ways to get books cheaper. One place to look is on the Internet: E-textbooks can often cost less than half the price of a paperback version.
New NASW Update posted in member area
News about the ScienceWriters2009 meeting, a vote on amending the NASW Constitution, recipients of travel fellowships, and more in the new NASW Update (members login required).