We’re excited to announce a brand new addition to NASW. Ben Young Landis has joined the organization as assistant executive director, a new role that will focus on communications, community building, and committee development in addition to supporting the executive director.
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Apply by April 1 for the 2022 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship
Making ends meet on an intern’s salary can be hard. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives and represents hardships for many young science communicators.
NASW welcomes applicants for Affiliate Membership
Following a 2021 vote of the membership, the National Association of Science Writers has created a new membership category: Affiliate Membership. Those interested in joining the organization in this new category can now apply nasw.org/join.
Virtual NASW Internship Fair and Meet & Greet at AAAS 2022
NASW student members looking for great internships or one-on-one conversation with editors or news and science organizations looking for top interns or the chance to meet up-and-coming science journalists should plan to attend the 2022 Virtual NASW Internship Fair and Editor Meet & Greet.
Idea Grant deadline extended until Feb. 23
The NASW Grants Committee is now accepting applications for a new round of Peggy Girshman Idea Grants awa
Diversity Summer Fellows advance careers and field with NASW support
Earlier this year, NASW members Delger Erdenesanaa, Alex Ip, and Claudia López Lloreda, were awarded Diversity Summer Fellowships to help offset the costs associated with pursuing science communication internships over the summer. Read about their experiences and the work they produced.
Pandemic Recovery: Creativity, Mental Health and Resilience
NASW members are invited to apply for a spot in the Peggy Girshman Idea Grant-funded workshop "Pandemic Recovery: Creativity, Mental Health and Resilience."