The changing landscape of science filmmaking
In the ScienceWriters2021 session “Innovative Uses of Film in Science Communication” panelists discussed how they navigate the rapidly changing landscape of science filmmaking.
Oct. 19, 2021
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How to cover science responsibly across borders
In the ScienceWriters2021 conference plenary session on “Covering Science Responsibly Across Borders”, editors and writers from around the world discussed how to ethically report on science.
Oct. 19, 2021
SciWri21 highlight: “So you want to write a book”
The step from writing science articles to a science book Is more like a giant leap. “Writing a book can be sort of mystical especially if you don’t know anyone who has written a book” said science writer Rebecca Boyle during the “So you want to write a book” session of ScienceWriters 2021.
Oct. 19, 2021
Product and design thinking: These two techniques can help your science writing business
Are you struggling to please your writing clients and failing to get repeat business? If so, product and design thinking may help your business boom.
Oct. 18, 2021
How (and why) to pitch a story that happened 100 years ago
The final day of ScienceWriters2021 (#SciWri21) brought a new perspective on science writing, focusing on the history of science in a session titled “How (and Why) to Pitch a 100 Year Old Story."
Oct. 18, 2021
When editors and scientists meet: communicating science without dumbing it down
The challenges associated with getting scientists to write and talk to a non-expert audience were discussed in the “Editing experts: How to help scientists meet journalism standards" panel at the ScienceWriters2021 Conference.
Oct. 18, 2021
Pandemic Recovery: Creativity, Mental Health and Resilience
NASW members are invited to apply for a spot in the Peggy Girshman Idea Grant-funded workshop "Pandemic Recovery: Creativity, Mental Health and Resilience."
Oct. 14, 2021
Congratulations to Andrew Meissen, recipient of the 2021 Diane McGurgan Service Award
Andrew Meissen (@AndrewMeissen) is the recipient of the 2021 Diane McGurgan Service Award from the National Association of Science Writers. The award is presented annually to a volunteer or volunteers who have gone beyond the call of duty to lead or support NASW programs and activities.
