Apply for a Peggy Girshman Idea Grant. Applications due Nov. 22
The NASW Grants Committee is now accepting applications for 2019-2020 Peggy Girshman Idea Grants. Applications are due on Friday, November 22, 2019.
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2019 Science in Society Journalism Award winners announced
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Science in Society Journalism Awards, sponsored by the National Association of Science Writers.
2019 Excellence in Institutional Writing Award winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards, sponsored by the National Association of Science Writers
Coalition successful in efforts to protect freelancers in AB 5
The final bill language of AB 5, approved by the California legislature on September 12, includes specific protections for freelance writers and photographers that will (mostly) allow them to continue to work independently.
New Diversity Committee chairs step up
NASW’s Diversity Committee is getting a change in leadership, with Jane Lee and Rodrigo Pérez Ortega set to take the helm as co-chairs in October.
Meet the candidates for this fall's special board election
Meet the three candidates for this fall's special election for the NASW board.
Congratulations to the #SciWri19 travel fellows
Ten science communicators and three graduate students have been selected for National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Travel Fellowships to attend ScienceWriters2019 in State College, Pa.
3 reasons NASW can’t offer a better deal on group health insurance
A rule allowing small businesses to join forces and offer health insurance won’t currently benefit NASW members, an exploratory study shows.
Governance update: Comment on proposed amendments by September 6
The board, with recommendations from the Governance Committee, has been considering whether to propose changes to several sections of NASW's bylaws.