The National Association of Science Writers and its Awards Committee opens nominations for its Science in Society (SIS) Journalism Awards and its Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards (EIWA).
In her novel, Rebecca of Ivanhoe, Alison Bass imagines the life of Rebecca, a 12th-century healer saved from being burned alive as a witch, after she flees from England to Spain and then to Egypt. Bass describes botanical remedies and other therapies used in medieval medical practice. She incorporates historical characters, wars, and other events occurring in the background of daily life.
SciWri24 travel grantee Vagner de Alencar reports on "The Bookmaking Journey in Three Acts: A Guide for Debut Authors" NASW virtual workshop session organized by Ferris Jabr.
This latest NASW Virtual Networking Social is brought to you by the NASW PIO Committee.
SciWri24 travel grantee Emily Payne reports on the "Best Practices for Working With Journalists as a PIO" NASW workshop session in Raleigh organized by Ken Kingery.
Do you need a new cell phone? Could you manage without a car? In Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future, Vince Beiser explores the damage to human and planetary health caused by mining metals to manufacture cars, phones, computers, and other everyday “necessities.” Repairing, reusing, and recycling products isn’t enough, he asserts. He suggests mindful DIY action.
The National Association of Science Writers awards its 2024 NASW Diane McGurgan Service Award for member volunteerism to Jennifer Huber.
SciWri24 travel grantee Nina Elkadi reports on the Awards Luncheon in Raleigh presented by the National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing.
This latest NASW Virtual Networking Social is brought to you by the NASW Freelance Committee.
