Desk Notes Newsletter, May 20, 2020
In the May 2020 edition: Meet the NASW board candidates, join us for a virtual event, get to know a new member, & more.
Featured news
Collected resources for addressing misinformation
NASW members who participated in a #SciWriCoffee Zoom session shared their favorite tips and resources for addressing misinformation surrounding COVID19 and other science issues.
Virtual Summer Mentor Program: SciWri101: Tips from Rob Irion
Rob Irion, director emeritus of the UC Santa Cruz SciCom program, will kick off NASW's Virtual Summer Mentor Program with a session on SciWri101.
Economic Struggles Support Group
Are you applying for PPP or other economic relief? Join us for #SciWriCoffee to exchange experiences, tips,or just have a sympathetic ear from other NASW members navigating the bureaucracy.
Meet the 2020-2022 board candidates
Later this year, NASW members will vote on the 15 NASW board members, who will serve from October 2020- October 2022. Read on to meet the candidates. All regular NASW members will receive a personalized email with instructions and a link to the online voting proxy in late summer.
Meet new member Paul McDivitt
Paul McDivitt, a communications specialist at the University of Minnesota, shares #WhySciWri in this Q&A.
Covering Science That's NOT COVID-19
COVID19 coverage has taken over the airwaves and workflows bringing with it unprecdented challenges. Are you writing about topics other than COVID19 for an institution or publication? Join us for #SciWriCoffee to share your experiences, the good and the challenging.
Writing through: Focusing in short bursts
The National Press Club Journalism Institute and NASW are partnering for a program that will offer tips for creating a writer-friendly physical space, finding your focus, and developing new tools to write in short bursts.
David Bullock: 2008-2018-A NewSpace Primer
The termination of NASA’s space shuttle program in 2011 sparked opportunities for the commercial space industry. For 2008-2018: A NewSpace Primer, David Bullock interviewed CEOs, scientists, lawyers, and others in this emerging field. His compact overview addresses advantages of competitive pricing and reuse of equipment. He also created a picture book for young children, What Is Up In Space?