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Mar. 19, 2020
Announcements
Work from home like a pro
Are you new to working from home? Check out this tipsheet brought to you by the NASW Freelance Committee for advice on creating a home office, work-life balance, working at home with kids, and the freelance lifestyle.
Tips for covering the COVID-19 pandemic without spreading misinformation
A timely resource on covering infectious disease outbreaks from past NASW president Laura Helmuth and past Idea Grant recipient The Open Notebook.
Call for volunteers extended: Prospective Board candidates
Later this year, NASW members will elect new officers and Board members. We are looking for volunteers to help shape NASW leadership. Interested in getting involved? Read below for details on how to join the list of candidates.
$15,000 in Idea Grant funding awarded
Four projects focused on improving craft and diversity in science writing were selected to receive Peggy Girshman Idea Grants. This year, the NASW Grants Committee received 17 proposals and granted a total of $15,000 to four groups or individuals.
2020 NASW Travel Fellows experience AAAS
Ten undergraduate and two graduate student science writers received NASW Travel Fellowships to attend the 2020 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting.
Joan Hollobon named an Officer of the Order of Canada
Joan Hollobon, a life member of the National Association of Science Writers, was named an Officer of the Order of Canada on Dec. 28, 2019.
The latest edition of ScienceWriters magazine is here
We're thrilled to bring you the latest edition of ScienceWriters magazine. A PDF version is accessible at nasw.org and an interactive online version is coming this spring.