NASW news
Announcing NASW’s Virtual Summer Mentor program: Can you help?
The NASW Education Committee is sponsoring a Virtual Mentoring Program for students who are unable to participate in a summer internship or other opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we need your help to assist the many students who find internships cancelled or unavailable.
Apr. 29, 2020
Working and Parenting in the Pandemic: NASW members invited to #SciWriLive Q&A
Join us on Friday, May 1 at 4:00 ET for a virtual Q&A on working from home while parenting with Tara Haelle and Melinda Wenner Moyer.
Apr. 28, 2020
Freelancing in a Crisis: NASW members invited to virtual Q&A
Are you a freelancer wondering how best to cover COVID-19? NASW members are invited to join in a virtual informal Q&A session with freelancers Roxanne Khamsi and Wudan Yan this Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 AM Pacific. Wudan and Roxanne, who have been actively covering COVID-19, will talk about how they work during a fast-paced crisis and address members’ questions.
Apr. 20, 2020
NASW Community Check In: A round up and our response
More than 200 NASW members responded to a NASW community check-in in April. Hearing from our membership was enormously helpful in informing ways that we can better help you. Learn about our new and ongoing initiatives.
Apr. 17, 2020
Meet our new community managers
The National Association of Science Writers hosts three email-based discussion lists that aim to foster a sense of community among members who are scattered across the country and globe, and connect members with shared professional interests.
Apr. 15, 2020
COVID-19 communications tip sheet
Are you on the front lines of COVID-19 coverage at your institution? Have you transitioned to managing a team or communications remotely? NASW's PIO Committee offers tips for leading with empathy, managing virtual meetings, and boosting internal and external communications.
Apr. 14, 2020
Experts examine how the FDA defines and regulates cancer-causing food additives
The Delaney clause, which bans chemical additives found to induce cancer in humans or animals, has long sparked debate among researchers and regulators.