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Desk Notes
News from the National Association of Science Writers
February 16, 2022 – Vol. 4, No. 2

Can you help?

Several committees and projects are currently looking for volunteers to assist their efforts. From judging award entries to giving away grant monies to shaping NASW's efforts to promote information access, we have a variety of opportunities for different levels of time and interest - with more on the way. Bookmark nasw.org/volunteer.

VOLUNTEER NOW

Five days left to apply for free money

Applications for the Peggy Girshman Idea Grants close on Monday, Feb. 21. NASW invites proposals from individuals or groups for grants of up to $15,000. Funds are intended to support projects and programs that will help science writers in their professional lives and/or benefit the field of science writing.

APPLY BY FEB. 21

Help shape #SciWri22

ScienceWriters2022 in-person sessions are scheduled for October 21-25 in Memphis and will be held collaboration with our CASW partners and St. Jude Children’s Research. Virtual sessions will happen outside the time range so that attendees can choose in-person, virtual, or both. Drive the content that you want to see by submitting a virtual or in-person session proposal by March 17.

MAKE THE MEETING YOURS

Mid-Career Mentoring

Applications are open for NASW's first virtual Mid-Career Mentoring Program, which has been designed and planned by volunteers on the Journalism committee. Any member with 5 or more years of experience is eligible to apply. Videos of sessions will be viewable to all members online at the conclusion of the program.

APPLY BY MARCH 1

Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute on Feb. 25 for a free virtual event: "As newsrooms diversify, what's changing and what's challenging?" Register here.

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Sharon Begley Award

The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing is accepting entries for the Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award. The Award comprises a career prize, recognizing the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist, and a grant of at least $20,000 to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project.

ENTER BY APRIL 30

The 12th World Conference of Science Journalists is coming up June 27- July 1 in Medellín, Colombia. Learn more about in-person and virtual options at wcsj.org.

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Desk Notes Newsletter, February 16, 2022

Can you help?

Five days left to apply for free money

Help shape #SciWri22

Mid-Career Mentoring

Sharon Begley Award