Later this year, NASW members will elect new officers and Board members. We are looking for volunteers to help shape NASW leadership. Are you interested in getting involved? Let the Nominating Committee know by March 24 or submit a petition by April 12. Read below for details on how to join the list of candidates.
Mar. 8, 2022Announcements
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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.
Jan. 19, 2022
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
Dec. 13, 2021
NASW Diversity Reporting Grant recipients for 2021 announced
Congratulations to Sayantan Datta, Andrew Meissen, and Duy Linh Tu, on being selected as recipients of NASW’s 2021 Diversity Reporting Grants.
Dec. 2, 2021
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.
Nov. 16, 2021
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."

Congratulations to Andrew Meissen, recipient of the 2021 Diane McGurgan Service Award
Andrew Meissen (@AndrewMeissen) is the recipient of the 2021 Diane McGurgan Service Award from the National Association of Science Writers. The award is presented annually to a volunteer or volunteers who have gone beyond the call of duty to lead or support NASW programs and activities.