Special program on August 11: Numbers are not neutral
NASW is collaborating with the National Press Club Journalism Institute on a special webinar examining bias and representation in data.
Announcements
Making our membership more inclusive: proposed bylaws changes
We invite members to review and comment on recommendations from the Membership Committee and board to update the membership structure outlined in our bylaws. The goal of these recommendations is to provide for a more inclusive professional community and reflect changes in the field. The final recommendations will be put forward for a vote of the membership later this fall.
Idea Grants help science writers reach diverse audiences and navigate mental health issues
Three projects aiming to empower science writers and communicators to more effectively reach diverse audiences and to express and manage pandemic-related mental health issues have been selected by NASW’s Grants Committee to receive Peggy Girshman Idea Grants. The $15,000 awarded in the latest funding round adds to more than half a million dollars granted since the program’s inception in 2010.
NASW Awards 3 Diversity Summer Fellowships
Congratulations to Delger Erdenesanaa, Alex Ip, and Claudia López Lloreda, who are recipients of this year’s Diversity Summer Fellowships.
Announcing #SciWriThrive: A member-run support space
We’re excited to announce a new, member-organized space for scicomm professionals to talk openly about personal + professional challenges. Career health and mental health are often discussed separately, but they flourish together. The #SciWriThrive network aims to bring together science writers to thrive off our collective support.
Information Access Committee seeks input on openness in the federal government
The NASW Information Access Committee seeks members' input on the current state of openness and access in the federal government.
Announcing NASW’s new Conflict of Interest resource
Built by volunteers, and informed by commentary from more than 50 contributors, this resource aims to inform writers and editors about behaviors or practices that may raise COI concerns and to inform conversations between writers and editors about COI and how to address it in performance or contract negotiations.
