With the exception of 2017’s World Conference of Science Journalists in San Francisco, October's virtual #SciWri20 event was our largest meeting to date, attracting many first time, international, and budget-conscious participants. NASW’s opening plenary sessions focused on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our field, and covering sexual harassment in academia.
With racial injustices in the United States as a backdrop, the opening plenary at the ScienceWriters2020 conference challenged science communicators to confront the lack of diversity in our field.
A ScienceWriters2020 session titled “Investigating sexual harassment in science," probed the responsibilities of journalists in exposing such cases to the public eye.
As many NASW members know, writing for a younger audience poses its own set of challenges.
I am so proud of our volunteers and members who have stepped in to offer support to each other and the field in these difficult times. Their efforts have enabled NASW to offer new programs that respond to the evolving needs of the community.
Greetings NASW members,
All stories, all storytellers: A report on NASW diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts in 2020
Treasurer’s Report
A roundup of news included in the Winter/Spring 2021 edition of ScienceWriters magazine:
More than 450 NASW members participated in the recent election of our volunteer board.
Congratulations and welcome to the volunteer board members for 2020-2022:
In each issue of ScienceWriters, we feature one of NASW’s many volunteer-led committees as a refresher on their role and ongoing efforts on behalf of our member community.
It’s not news that language changes over time. When was the last time you patronized a bibliopole or cordwainer, or caught sight of a neat or camelopard?
The NASW community celebrates the career milestones and continuing adventures of its professional and student members. Each issue, we share a roundup of awards, promotions, new jobs, travels, retirements, and other transitions of science writers in our community.
A Bright Spot
ScienceWriters conferences may only happen once a year, but NASW members can find community in a regional science writers group all year round. These local professional networks—organized independently of NASW but often led by NASW members—provide exciting opportunities for bonding, learning, and sharing our common love for science writing.
For this column, NASW book editor Lynne Lamberg asks NASW authors to tell how they came up with the idea for their book, developed a proposal, found an agent and publisher, funded and conducted research, and put the book together.
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ScienceWriters magazine is devoted to reporting and commentary on issues in science journalism and communications, and to the special interests of members of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW). Issues are produced twice yearly. Read a sample issue.
Redesigned in 2019, the new ScienceWriters is equal parts newswire, business journal, and alumni magazine, and features vibrant colors, fresh typefaces, and original illustrations. The updated layout includes familiar departments, like member news and regional happenings, alongside new sections that highlight the benefits of NASW membership and trusted tools of our trade.
ScienceWriters is currently edited by Ben Young Landis, assistant executive director of NASW. Previously, Sarah Nightingale edited the publication from 2019 to 2022. Lynne Friedmann served as editor for 18 years prior, and Howard Lewis was editor for 17 years before that. Other previous editors include Barbara Culliton, Mark Bloom, and Jerry Bishop.
NASW members can browse and search the full text of all issues of ScienceWriters issues since Fall 1995.
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