Upcoming events

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Joint event: The shifting landscape of science communication ethics

Science writers and editors are facing a rapidly shifting professional landscape, shaped by political pressures, evolving industry norms, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. In this one-hour webinar, panelists representing freelance writing, academia, and journalism will discuss how science communicators can approach their work ethically in a time of change.

Jun. 2, 2026
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Virtual skills chat: How to let a client go

Landing clients gets all the hype, but not every client is meant to stay in your business forever—that’s just a sign of growth and a sign of being a smart business owner. The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on June 4 will be a skills chat on when you might consider letting a client go and examples of how to do it.

Jun. 4, 2026
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Join us in Oregon for ScienceWriters2026

ScienceWriters is the largest U.S. convening for journalists, authors, editors, producers, institutional communicators, students, and people who write and produce material intended to inform the public about science, health, engineering, and technology. In addition to a weekend of in-person events Sept. 25-28 in Corvallis, NASW will also host a virtual-only component Oct. 14-16.

Sep. 25, 2026