NASW Awards 3 Diversity Summer Fellowships
Congratulations to Delger Erdenesanaa, Alex Ip, and Claudia López Lloreda, who are recipients of this year’s Diversity Summer Fellowships.
Jun. 2, 2021
NASW news
Announcing #SciWriThrive: A member-run support space
We’re excited to announce a new, member-organized space for scicomm professionals to talk openly about personal + professional challenges. Career health and mental health are often discussed separately, but they flourish together. The #SciWriThrive network aims to bring together science writers to thrive off our collective support.
May 3, 2021
April 29: A letter to members
Apr. 29, 2021
Information Access Committee seeks input on openness in the federal government
The NASW Information Access Committee seeks members' input on the current state of openness and access in the federal government.
Apr. 20, 2021
Designer Molecules May Provide Clues to Universe’s Biggest Unsolved Mysteries
Synthetic molecules offer scientists a new framework for solving some long-standing mysteries about the universe. By manipulating the internal architecture of a molecule, researchers are able to create tiny bespoke laboratories in which to test their hypotheses about really big questions, such as how the first stars were formed, how we can harness electrons for use in quantum computing, and where all the antimatter in the universe went.
Apr. 9, 2021
Announcing NASW’s new Conflict of Interest resource
Built by volunteers, and informed by commentary from more than 50 contributors, this resource aims to inform writers and editors about behaviors or practices that may raise COI concerns and to inform conversations between writers and editors about COI and how to address it in performance or contract negotiations.
Apr. 6, 2021
Unpacking Perseverance: a look into the updates on NASA’s new rover
NASA’s newest rover, Perseverance, landed on Mars last month equipped to hunt for signs of life—and to pave the way for human exploration in the future.
Mar. 16, 2021
Light, Perception, and Architecture: How Your Environment Can Make You Feel Better
Walking into the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is a feast for the senses. Through the graceful curve of the cavernous ceilings, the gentle diffusion of light permeating the floor and the grandness of an echoing space, the nearly 800-year-old iconic house of worship serves as an example of how our built environment influences the human sensory experience.
Mar. 16, 2021