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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.

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?

Update on ScienceWriters2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and NASW have decided that it is unwise to continue with a plan for a large, in-person October gathering, given the unknown and potentially high level of risk for individuals. We will postpone our gathering in Colorado, originally scheduled for October 2020, until the fall of 2021.

Crafting accurate stories

NASW has created this list of resources on crafting accurate stories during the COVID-19 coronavirus disease pandemic. We will update it regularly. All resources were publicly accessible at the time of listing.

Seeking diverse sources

COVID-19 is a global pandemic affecting people of all cultures. Seek out diverse sources and accurately represent the people at the heart of your stories.

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