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Desk Notes
News from the National Association of Science Writers
Feb. 20, 2019 – Vol. 1, No. 2

Pitch Publish Prosper launches on the NASW website today

Pitch Publish Prosper, the online resource for The Science Writers' Handbook and its companion books, The Science Writers’ Essay Handbook and The Science Writers’ Investigative Reporting Handbook, is now hosted on the NASW website. Run by a diverse group of 31 science writers, Pitch Publish Prosper offers timeless advice on a variety of topics relevant to new and practicing science writers. The extensive content will be available to members and visitors.

TAKE A SPIN

It's not too late

Are you eager to see a particular topic represented at the annual ScienceWriters conference? NASW needs your help to make sure the professional development needs of all members are met at ScienceWriters2019 in Pennsylvania. Submit your idea for a session or workshop offering by March 1.

SUBMIT YOUR IDEA

Congratulations to freelancer Ian Street (@IHStreet) for submitting the winning entry for NASW’s newsletter naming contest. Ian’s suggestion, “Desk Notes,” scores him a free membership for 2020.

Students cover science at AAAS

Ten NASW Undergraduate Travel Fellows to AAAS got a taste of covering sessions at a scientific conference at this year's AAAS meeting in Washington, D.C. (Look for their coverage in the next issue of Desk Notes.) Since 2007, NASW has awarded financial support and mentorship to nearly 130 budding science communicators through its undergraduate travel program.

WATCH THE ALUMNI VIDEO

News from AAAS: Together with leading academic and professional societies, NASW is one of 53 inaugural members of the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine).

#Scicomm diversity fellowships offered

Students and early-career professionals from underrepresented groups who intend to complete summer internships are invited to apply for NASW’s Diversity Fellowship by March 29. Three talented applicants will receive $5,000 and a one-year complimentary membership to NASW. Please spread the word!

APPLY NOW

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to proofread NASW's Desk Notes newsletter and ScienceWriters magazine. Members Kelly Quigley (newsletter) and Rosalind Reid (magazine) have been selected to serve in 2019.

#WCSJ2019 registration opens

Registration is open for the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Register early for a discount and the best choice of events and field trips.

BE AN EARLY BIRD

Meet a new member

Harrison Tasoff, a science writer at UC Santa Barbara and a new addition to the NASW family, shares #WhySciWri in this short Q&A.

MEET HARRISON

Got page fright?

Literature and Latte’s Scrivener writing software may help. Thanks to the work of the Membership Committee, members are now eligible for 20 percent off a standard license.

SEE MEMBER DISCOUNTS

Peep your science in The Open Notebook's science-themed Peeps diorama contest.

CJR reports on a new journalism podcast that looks to history to counter objectivity.

Congrats, WCSJ travel fellows

100 WCSJ travel fellows from 53 countries were selected. Ten of the fellows boarding flights to Switzerland will do so with support from NASW.

MEET THE FELLOWS

Read ScienceWriters

Editor Lynne Friedmann’s final issue features news from ScienceWriters2018, the winner of the 2018 Diane McGurgan award, and science writers giving back.

READ YOUR COPY

Words’ Worth revamp

Words’ Worth is where NASW members go to share the good, the bad, and the ugly about publications they’ve freelanced for. Share your ideas about how to make it more useful.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Use these four questions to help you think through ethics issues, says Poynter's Kristen Hare.

Robot reporters? The New York Times reports on the rise in journalism generated by machines.

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