To the workers affected by this round of layoffs, both in terms of staff jobs and the loss of freelance work as a result of those eliminated positions, and to those still recovering from similar actions elsewhere, know that such decisions do not reflect the quality of your work or what your labor deserves. You are valued, your work matters, and you are not alone in facing the challenges ahead.
Jul. 8, 2026
Later this summer, elections will be held to select our next volunteers for the National Association of Science Writers Board of Directors, who will serve during the 2026-2028 term.
Jun. 25, 2026
Russ Clemings, NASW's Cybrarian, is closing up his web contracting business in a few short weeks on June 30. NASW has been lucky enough to have Russ' services since 2005. That's 21 years of being in the best of hands.
Jun. 16, 2026The independent audit of NASW’s July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 fiscal year was completed by BFBA, LLP, a firm based in Sacramento, Calif., that has experience working with non-profit organizations. The auditors once again issued a clean, or unqualified, opinion, which is accounting speak for a top score.
Apr. 14, 2026
This summer, NASW is again offering its virtual summer mentoring program for graduate and undergraduate students, which will run from June 3 to July 29. Register by May 1.
Mar. 30, 2026
This summer, NASW members will elect officers and at-large members to form the next NASW Board. Are you ready to help lead our membership through these challenging times? Any professional member in good standing may run for the Board.
Feb. 18, 2026
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