Congratulations to the #SciWri19 travel fellows
Ten science communicators and three graduate students have been selected for National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Travel Fellowships to attend ScienceWriters2019 in State College, Pa.
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Desk Notes Newsletter, August 21, 2019
In the August edition: Catch the early bird rate for SciWri19, find out why NASW can't offer a better deal on group health insurance, and meet new member Linda Glaser.
Meet new member Linda Glaser
Linda Glaser, news & media relations manager at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, shares #WhySciWri in this short Q&A.
3 reasons NASW can’t offer a better deal on group health insurance
A rule allowing small businesses to join forces and offer health insurance won’t currently benefit NASW members, an exploratory study shows.
Governance update: Comment on proposed amendments by September 6
The board, with recommendations from the Governance Committee, has been considering whether to propose changes to several sections of NASW's bylaws.
Sidney Perkowitz: Physics: A Very Short Introduction
Physics governs the world we live in. It underlies everyday technology such as smartphones and medical imaging devices, and influences major societal concerns such as nuclear proliferation, energy use, and climate change. In "Physics: A Very Short Introduction," Sidney Perkowitz offers lay readers a guide to what physics covers, how physicists carry out research, and why this research matters.
Desk Notes Newsletter, July 17, 2019
Read the July edition for the full ScienceWriters2019 program, highlights from the World Conference of Science Journalists and to learn how a recent partnership with NWU can help if you have a dispute with a publisher.
Have a dispute with a publisher or client? NASW-NWU partnership can help
When publishers go belly-up or refuse to pay for completed work, NASW can help. Through a recent partnership with the National Writers Union (NWU), regular NASW members who join NWU for a discounted membership rate of $150 can access NWU’s team of skilled grievance negotiators.
Fellows share highlights from #WCSJ2019
The 11th World Conference of Science Journalists (#WCSJ2019) in Lausanne, Switzerland, brought together 1137 delegates from 83 countries, 60 percent of whom were female. Several of the nine WCSJ2019 travel fellows from the U.S. and Latin America, who were supported by Perlman Fellowships or the Laura Van Dam Fellowship, shared useful tips and resources they learned at the conference.