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Join us in Oregon for ScienceWriters2026

ScienceWriters is the largest U.S. convening for journalists, authors, editors, producers, institutional communicators, students, and people who write and produce material intended to inform the public about science, health, engineering, and technology. In addition to a weekend of in-person events Sept. 25-28 in Corvallis, NASW will also host a virtual-only component Oct. 14-16.

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Virtual networking social: Pitch swap

The NASW Freelance Committee invites you to a virtual pitch swap. Please bring your fully-fleshed out, half-baked, or just-a-thought-in-the-wind pitches to share and receive casual feedback, and be ready to offer helpful critiques to others.

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Navigating professional grief and moral distress in the polycrisis: Lessons from climate psychology

The science writing field has experienced profound challenges over the past several years, including multiple waves of layoffs, publications shutting down, and attacks on freedom of speech. Join us for the upcoming, free #SciWriRoundtable webinar “Navigating professional grief and moral distress in the polycrisis: Lessons from climate psychology” scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, at 1 p.m. Eastern.