About the National Association of Science Writers

In 1934, a dozen pioneering science reporters established the National Association of Science Writers at a meeting in New York. They wanted a forum in which to join forces to improve their craft and encourage conditions that promote good science writing.

The association was formally incorporated in 1955 with a charter to "foster the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public."

Over the years, its officers have included both freelancers and employees of most of the major newspapers, wire services, magazines, and broadcast outlets in the country.

Above all, NASW fights for the free flow of science news.

More information:

• How to join
• Board and staff
• Constitution
• Code of ethics
• Committees
• Contact NASW
• General inquiries:

  Tinsley Davis, executive director
  Organizer, NASW ScienceWriters annual meeting
  P.O. Box 7905
  Berkeley, CA 94707
  Phone: 617-909-9317

• Web site inquiries:

  Russell Clemings, cybrarian
  A'ndrea Elyse Messer, assistant cybrarian
  National Association of Science Writers

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