2025 David Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program
This summer, NASW is again offering its virtual summer mentoring program for graduate and undergraduate students. The program is named for longtime science writer and past NASW president David Perlman.
NASW news
ScienceWriters2025 to be held in Chicago November 7-9
The National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing are excited to announce that ScienceWriters2025 will take place in Chicago, November 7–9, at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare.
Eight NASW authors featured at Tucson Festival of Books, March 15-16
Eight NASW authors—a record number—spoke about their books at the Tucson Festival of Books March 15-16. They include Vince Beiser, Sadie Dingfelder, Nell Greenfieldboyce, Heather Hansen, Leigh Ann Henion, Ferris Jabr, Mary-Frances O'Connor, and Lynne Peeples.
ScienceWriters2025 conference
An update for the science-writing community about a change regarding this year’s conference, ScienceWriters2025.
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) are proud to invite you to ScienceWriters2025 — the annual conference serving science writing professions and professionals in the United States and beyond. Locations and dates to be announced soon. Session proposals due in March.
Feb. 10, 2025
Seed funding available: Apply for an Idea Grant from the National Association of Science Writers by April 4, 2025
The National Association of Science Writers and its Grants Committee are now accepting applications for a new round of NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants. All proposals are due on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Building trust with sources: seven tips for journalists from ScienceWriters2024
SciWri24 travel grantee Rambo Talabong reports on "How to Build Trust with Sources — Dos and Don'ts" NASW plenary session in Raleigh organized by Rodrigo Pérez Ortega and Priyanka Runwal.
Dec. 12, 2024
Unveiling the art of visual storytelling: perspectives from editors at popular science magazines
SciWri24 travel grantee Madhukara Kekulandara reports on "When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Make Visuals Part of Your Storytelling” NASW virtual workshop session organized by Rachel Ehrenberg.
Dec. 12, 2024
Embracing TikTok and Instagram as the new frontlines of science communication
SciWri24 travel grantee Lauren Pond reports on "Engaging GenZ with Science Using Social Media Video and Dancing" NASW workshop session in Raleigh organized by Olivia Maule and Maren Hunsberger.
Dec. 12, 2024