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.
Announcements
Meet the 2020-2022 board candidates
Later this year, NASW members will vote on the 15 NASW board members, who will serve from October 2020- October 2022. Read on to meet the candidates. All regular NASW members will receive a personalized email with instructions and a link to the online voting proxy in late summer.
Update on ScienceWriters2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and NASW have decided that it is unwise to continue with a plan for a large, in-person October gathering, given the unknown and potentially high level of risk for individuals. We will postpone our gathering in Colorado, originally scheduled for October 2020, until the fall of 2021.
Announcing NASW’s Virtual Summer Mentor program: Can you help?
The NASW Education Committee is sponsoring a Virtual Mentoring Program for students who are unable to participate in a summer internship or other opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we need your help to assist the many students who find internships cancelled or unavailable.
Working and Parenting in the Pandemic: NASW members invited to #SciWriLive Q&A
Join us on Friday, May 1 at 4:00 ET for a virtual Q&A on working from home while parenting with Tara Haelle and Melinda Wenner Moyer.
Freelancing in a Crisis: NASW members invited to virtual Q&A
Are you a freelancer wondering how best to cover COVID-19? NASW members are invited to join in a virtual informal Q&A session with freelancers Roxanne Khamsi and Wudan Yan this Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 AM Pacific. Wudan and Roxanne, who have been actively covering COVID-19, will talk about how they work during a fast-paced crisis and address members’ questions.
NASW Community Check In: A round up and our response
More than 200 NASW members responded to a NASW community check-in in April. Hearing from our membership was enormously helpful in informing ways that we can better help you. Learn about our new and ongoing initiatives.