Taking the pulse of freelance opportunities amid layoffs
Two NASW member leaders take stock of how industry changes are shaping workflows and relationships between writers and editors.
Jul. 11, 2024
NASW news
NASW Science Writers Roundtable event series returns summer 2024 with three webinars examining the business of science journalism
This summer, the National Association of Science Writers Board of Directors is bringing back the Science Writers Roundtable professional events series.
Jul. 1, 2024
2024 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowships offers funding boost to trainees pursuing science writing internships
Six rising talents receive funding from the National Association of Science Writers.
From the Cybrarian: Software Update Summer
NASW's website administrator offers regular updates — and reflections — on our digital resources and institutional history.
Jun. 20, 2024
NASW and CASW presidents submit remarks regarding North Carolina House Bill 237
The leaders of two major science writers organizations submitted remarks on an amendment to North Carolina House Bill 237 that had the potential to impact the ScienceWriters2024 national conference.
NASW co-signs letter of support to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the PRESS Act
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Board of Directors lends support to U.S. Senate Bill 2074, the “Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act” (PRESS Act).
Learning to Chat with GPT
Large language models, like ChatGPT, have the incredible ability to grasp language. How exactly does it work, and what can we learn about ourselves through these models?
New Alzheimer's drug holds promise, pitfalls for patients
The FDA's July 2023 approval of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease marked important progress in a long quest.
Meet the candidates for the 2024-2026 NASW board election
Later this year, elections will be held to select the National Association of Science Writers Board of Directors serving the 2024-2026 term. Meet the NASW members volunteering for these leadership roles.
May 21, 2024