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Desk Notes
News from the National Association of Science Writers
September 16, 2020 – Vol. 2, No. 9

Free virtual event: The politics of the pandemic

Join us on September 30 as a journalist, health advocate, and scientist discuss the politics of the pandemic. This event is the first in a four-part series on COVID-19 science and coverage organized by NASW and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing.

NASW regular members are invited to participate in the election of our 2020-2022 volunteer leadership. The polls are now open. Learn more about making your choice and attending our September 22 election meeting.

Join us online for ScienceWriters2020

Do you need tips on covering emerging science? Or on improving your reporting through diversity? How about perfecting the art of the interview, finding funding for your project, or catching up on the latest trends in institutional storytelling? Find these sessions and more—as well as ample opportunities for networking—at #SciWri20.

Kick start your project with an Idea Grant

Applications for 2020-2021 Peggy Girshman Idea Grants are open. Idea Grants support projects and programs that help science writers in their professional lives and/or benefit the field of science writing. This year, NASW is prioritizing projects that directly address systemic racism and/or the COVID-19 pandemic.

APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 30

Do you have a grievance? NASW members are eligible for discount membership to the National Writers Union (NWU). This partnership unlocks resources to resolve payment disputes and negotiate contracts, in addition to many other benefits. Members may also email grievance@nasw.org.

Meet a new member

Alka Tripathy-Lang, an Arizona-based freelancer and a new addition to the NASW community, shares #WhySciWri in this short Q&A.

MEET ALKA

Access journal articles

NASW members can access the full text of articles in several scientific journals, including Elsevier's ScienceDirect, the Wiley Online Library, Annual Reviews, and more.

LEARN MORE

Applications for The Open Notebook/ Burroughs Wellcome Fund Fellowship
for Early Career Science Writers are due October 25. Learn more and apply.

Science journalist Tara Haelle explores how our "surge capacity" got us through the first months of the pandemic—and why it was eventually depleted. Read more in elemental.

Lend a helping hand

NASW is an organization that relies on the energy and enthusiasm of volunteers. Learn more about current opportunities to get involved.

STEP UP

Read Advance Copy

In her new book, “Healing with Cannabis,” Cheryl Pellerin explores why and how cannabis works in the body. Read about how the book came to fruition in "Advance Copy," a column by Lynne Lamberg.

GET THE BACKSTORY

The Open Notebook asked 18 health journalists "What practical advice do you have for covering the health beat?" and "What do you wish you’d known when you were starting out?" Tap into their advice.

Common mistakes can get in the way of turning our big ideas into reality. This new series will help you identify fatal flaws of story pitches. Read more at Nieman Storyboard .

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Desk Notes Newsletter, September 16, 2020