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Engaging with faith communities as a science writer
SciWri22 travel grantee Hosen Arman reports on the "Science in Sacred Spaces: An Interfaith Dialogue on Science Communication with Faith Communities" NASW workshop session presented online, organized by Ciara Reyes-Ton and Katy Hinman.
Congratulations to Carmen Drahl and Ellen Kuwana, winners of the 2022 NASW Diane McGurgan Service Award
The National Association of Science Writers awards its 2022 NASW Diane McGurgan Service Award for member volunteerism to Carmen Drahl and Ellen Kuwana.
In Memphis, science writers join in reflection on how journalists report on gun violence
SciWri22 travel grantee Alex Viveros reports on the “Gun Violence, Community Trauma, and the Journalist’s Role: A Memphis Conversation" community discussion in Memphis co-organized by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing.
In interview craft session, panelists offer tips for breathing life into narrative stories
SciWri22 travel grantee Jude Coleman reports on the "What Do You Mean By That? Interviewing For Narrative Science Stories" NASW workshop session in Memphis organized by Katharine Gammon.
To tell the human story around abortions, journalists must balance medical accuracy with community voices and societal contexts
SciWri22 travel grantee Ling Xin reports on the "Abortion and Science Reporting" NASW workshop session presented online, organized by Amy Maxmen.
Synecdoche and the trout and octopus (but not the leopard)
SciWri22 travel grantee Emily Shepherd reports on the "Synecdoche and Science Writing" NASW workshop session in Memphis organized by Maya L. Kapoor.
Conference panel offers aspiring science book authors paths to publishing
SciWri22 travel grantee Wayne Pereanu reports on the "How to Succeed as a Science Book Author From A to Z" NASW workshop session in Memphis organized by Lina Zeldovich.
Join us for the annual NASW membership meeting and McGurgan award reveal on Wed. Nov 9
All current NASW members are invited to join us online for the annual NASW membership meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m.