2024 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowships offers funding boost to trainees pursuing science writing internships
Six rising talents receive funding from the National Association of Science Writers.
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From the Cybrarian: Software Update Summer
NASW's website administrator offers regular updates — and reflections — on our digital resources and institutional history.
NASW and CASW presidents submit remarks regarding North Carolina House Bill 237
The leaders of two major science writers organizations submitted remarks on an amendment to North Carolina House Bill 237 that had the potential to impact the ScienceWriters2024 national conference.
Sneed B. Collard III—Like No Other: Earth’s Coolest One-of-a-Kind Creatures
The Australian platypus, though a mammal, lays eggs. Whale sharks, the world’s longest fish, may be 60 ft long. New Zealand’s kakapo, the world’s largest parrot, can’t fly, Sneed B. Collard III reports in Like No Other: Earth’s Coolest One-of-a-Kind Creatures. Collard, author of nearly 100 science books for young readers, includes additional resources and exercises in this amply-illustrated book.
NASW co-signs letter of support to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the PRESS Act
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Board of Directors lends support to U.S. Senate Bill 2074, the “Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act” (PRESS Act).
Jun. 11, 2024
Learning to Chat with GPT
Large language models, like ChatGPT, have the incredible ability to grasp language. How exactly does it work, and what can we learn about ourselves through these models?
New Alzheimer's drug holds promise, pitfalls for patients
The FDA's July 2023 approval of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease marked important progress in a long quest.
Virtual Networking Social: Freelance Science Writers Meetup
This latest NASW Virtual Networking Social is brought to you by the NASW Freelance Committee.