ScienceWriters2020 has a new logo
Nathan Pieplow, a professor at the University of Colorado in Boulder and author of the Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds, has created the winning logo this year’s ScienceWriters2020 conference.
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NASW opposes the CDC's decision to bar Voice of America media requests
The National Association of Science Writers strongly opposes the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's decision to categorically bar Voice of America journalists from speaking with CDC experts, as documented on the Knight First Amendment Institute website.
NASW Awards 3 Diversity Summer Fellowships
Congratulations to MK Manoylov, Ariana Remmel, and Evelyn Valdez-Ward on being selected for 2020 Diversity Summer Fellowships from the National Association of Science Writers. Each will receive $5,000 as well as a one-year membership to NASW.
An update from NASW Treasurer Alexandra Witze
In the era of COVID-19 I wanted to provide members with an update on the status of NASW’s finances. The bottom line is that the organization is currently in stable fiscal shape, despite the state of the national and global economy. We are moving forward very conservatively to ensure continued stable footing so that we have resources in place to support members during the ongoing crisis.
NASW stands in solidarity with the Black community
We, the Board members of the National Association of Science Writers, are deeply saddened and angered by the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many other Black individuals, at the hands of police officers charged with protecting them an
NASW vehemently opposes recent assaults on press freedom
Reporters, photojournalists, and media crews in many U.S.
NASW condemns arrest of journalist Omar Jimenez and CNN news crew
The National Association of Science Writers joins the National Association of Black Journalists in condemning today's arrest of journalist Omar Jimenez and CNN news crew as they covered protests in Minneapolis.
It’s online! Dates and logo contest announced for ScienceWriters2020 virtual conference
Save the date: The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) will be hosting the core week of the ScienceWriters
Collected resources for addressing misinformation
NASW members who participated in a #SciWriCoffee Zoom session shared their favorite tips and resources for addressing misinformation surrounding COVID19 and other science issues.