NASW relies on the dedication and hard work of volunteers throughout the year. Without the time and effort of these members, NASW’s programming, member resources, and awards, grants and mentorship opportunities wouldn’t exist. In 2019, more than 300 volunteers served on 13 active committees, in addition to the volunteer Board. We’ve highlighted some of their accomplishments below.
Jan. 13, 2020
Jennifer Cox, who recently retired as a science writer and communications director at North Carolina State University, has been elected to the NASW Board as a board-member-at-large.
Nov. 18, 2019
Nicole Lazar, former editor of The American Statistician, guides ScienceWriters2019 attendees through the (alleged) “end of statistical significance”
Nov. 16, 2019
The ScienceWriters2019 session “Full disclosure: Reporting on scientists' conflicts of interest,” tackled how journalists should find and investigate potentially problematic conflicts of interest (COI).
Nov. 15, 2019
An experienced panel of journalists and public information officers (PIOs) convened at the Science Writers 2019 panel “Of mice and media: Rethinking how we cover basic science" to share insights and tips for reporting on basic sciences or early advances.
Nov. 15, 2019
“Fight sticky myths with stickier facts,” suggested John Cook, a George Mason University cognitive scientist during a ScienceWriters2019 conference panel discussion titled "Science + Science Writing: When ideology or special interests hijack science topics.
Nov. 14, 2019
Life as a freelance writer may appear alluring by virtue of its flexibility, but it’s also tough. At a ScienceWriters2019 session, “In the balance: Cobbling together a freelance career,” panelists discussed how they balance freelancing with other responsibilities, jobs and their families.
Nov. 14, 2019
Have you ever dreamed of having an editor assign you a reporting trip? A session at ScienceWriters2019 helped writers figure out how to pitch and plan an assignment that includes travel.
Nov. 13, 2019
