And we need your help, science writers! Please propose your great ideas for NASW sessions and plenaries and for CASW’s “Science + Science Writing” panel discussions at ScienceWriters2026. Help make our program relevant and timely, designed by science writers, for science writers.
Feb. 4, 2026
NASW student members looking for great science writing internships or one-on-one networking conversation with editors at news and science organizations are invited to register for the 2026 NASW Virtual Internship Fair.
Dec. 19, 2025
This year, the National Association of Science Writers awarded its annual Diane McGurgan Service Award to NASW member Virginia Gewin. Gewin was recognized by the NASW Board of Directors for more than a decade of volunteer service to NASW.
Dec. 2, 2025
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) are pleased to announce that the ScienceWriters2026 conference will be hosted in partnership with Oregon State University in Corvallis next fall.
Nov. 21, 2025
ScienceWriters2025 is a wrap! Thank you to the ~500 attendees that braved the shutdown and the weather to join us in Chicago for four jam-packed days of workshops, panels, tours, networking, and more.
Nov. 20, 2025
The NASW Awards Committee is recruiting a volunteer to serve as the coordinator for the Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards.
Nov. 20, 2025
The National Association of Science Writers and its Awards Committee are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 NASW Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards.
Oct. 3, 2025
Deal alerts! The early bird discount for the ScienceWriters conference ends on Oct. 1 for the online and in-person events. We’ve added a new pre-conference workshop on data journalism and more discounted hotel rooms. Register today to join us!
Sep. 30, 2025
The National Association of Science Writers and its Awards Committee are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards. This year, NASW is awarding prizes in six categories: Books, Science Reporting, Science Features, Longform Narratives, Series, and Commentary.
Registration is now open for the ScienceWriters2025 conference!
Sep. 3, 2025