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Desk Notes
News from the National Association of Science Writers
March 18, 2020 – Vol. 2, No. 3

Covering coronavirus?

NASW has created a list of resources for our members and all others covering the COVID-19 coronavirus disease pandemic. The list includes resources on crafting accurate stories, seeking diverse sources, and making connections. We will update it regularly.

VIEW & SHARE THESE RESOURCES

On March 2, NASW issued a statement calling on the Trump Administration to allow government experts to speak freely about the COVID-19 outbreak and the nation’s public health response. The statement was shared widely on social media and featured on the March 6 edition of NPR's On the Media podcast.

Work from home like a pro

Has your organization advised you to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic? If you're new to working from home, check out this tipsheet by NASW's Freelance Committee. Read advice on creating a home office, work-life balance, working at home with kids, and the freelance lifestyle.

GET THESE TIPS

In light of the extra pressures that COVID-19 has placed on many people, we are extending the deadline for members to express interest in running for the NASW board until Friday, March 20. Learn more about volunteer board service and instructions for expressing interest.

Workshops result in article on inclusive scicomm

Two workshops organized by NASW members Ben Young Landis and Becky Oskin have culminated in an open-access Frontiers in Communication article providing resources to help science writers better engage bicultural and bilingual audiences.

LEARN MORE

Diversity Summer Fellowships available

Are you planning on completing an internship this summer? It's not too late to apply for the NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship, which supports talented students and early-career science communicators from underrepresented groups.

APPLY BY APRIL 1

Meet a new member

John Charpentier, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan and a new addition to the NASW community, shares #WhySciWri in this short Q&A.

MEET JOHN

This video from Poynter shares how journalists covering the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic can push back against the stress of an always-on story.

A lawsuit against Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5), California’s new independent contractor legislation, took a step forward on March 11, reports AHCJ.

Travel fellows report back from AAAS

From recreational marijuana to musical therapy, NASW's undergraduate and graduate travel fellows have been writing about the science sessions at this year's American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting in Seattle.

READ THEIR STORIES

Advance Copy

Sarah Scoles' book on people who are obsessed with UFOs is among the new titles featured in "Advance Copy," a column by NASW book editor Lynne Lamberg.

A new Columbia Journalism Review series aims to start a conversation about repairing a freelance writing ecosystem that, for many, can be perilous.

Looking for social distancing-friendly activities? The Open Notebook has extended the deadline for its annual 'Peep Your Science' contest until March 30.

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Desk Notes Newsletter, March 18, 2020