National Association of Science Writers
Annual Meeting Workshops
Philadelphia, Penn.
February 11-17, 1998

General Information

Hear the latest news in the science writing profession by attending the fourth annual NASW workshops beginning Wednesday, February 11. The workshops begin one day in advance of the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The workshops showcase new trends and technologies and provide forums with the country's leading science writers for discussing timely issues. Registration is now closed for the workshops.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGES: Due to President Clinton's 12:30 Friday speech in the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Thursday's NASW workshops have been moved to Rooms 202A and 202B at the Convention Center (next door to the Marriott), and one session in the Friday PIO workshops has been cancelled.

Questions? Comments? Contact NASW workshop organizer Paul Lowenberg, University of Washington News and Information Office.

Workshop page contents (updated weekly)

• Schedule at a glance: Below, the short version of the schedule with dates and times for quick reference.
• Full Schedule: Link to the long version of the schedule with session descriptions and speakers.

Schedule at a glance

Wednesday, February 11

Special Workshop: NASW Day at the Multimedia Races

Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway (at Logan Circle at intersection of Race St., 19th St., and the Parkway)

Directions & Transportation: Within walking distance of the convention center (10 blocks to the northwest) and AAAS hotels (3-13 blocks); other transportation options include taxi and bus service called PATCO or "Philly Phlash" (but we are not sure of the schedule).

Noon-1 p.m. — Registration for NASW workshops

1-2:30 p.m. — Workshop One: Who's Hot

3-4 p.m. — Workshop Two: Think Storytelling, Think Multi-Skill, Think 3-D

4-5 p.m. — Workshop Three: Are Science Journalists a Vanishing Breed?

5 p.m. — Reception and behind-the-scenes tours of the Academy of Natural Sciences

Thursday, February 12

NOTE New Rooms: Convention Center rooms 202A and 202B

7-8 a.m.

8:15-9:45 a.m.

10:00-11:30 a.m.

11:30-Noon — Lunch

Noon-1:15 p.m.

1:30-2:45 p.m.

3-5 p.m.

5:15-6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 13

Special Public Information Officer Workshops
Marriott Hotel Room 403

7:30-8:15 a.m.

8:15-9:45 a.m.

10:00-11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

2-3:15 p.m.

3:30-5 p.m.

Saturday, February 14

4 p.m.

7 p.m.

Sunday, February 15

On to Full 1998 NASW Workshop Schedule

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