Publish & Flourish
One NASW member’s volunteer spirit breathes life into a professional development webinar series for popular science book authors.
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ScienceWriters Magazine, Summer/Fall 2023
Read select features and departments from the Summer/Fall 2023 issue of ScienceWriters magazine.
Registration open for ScienceWriters2023—the annual gathering for professionals in science news
The National Association of Science Writers, the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, and the University of Colorado Boulder and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invite you to attend the ScienceWriters2023 national conference this fall.
Rachel Nuwer—I FEEL LOVE: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World
After decades of clinical research, and both legal and illegal use, MDMA (short for methylenedioxymethamphetamine) also known as Molly, formerly as Ecstasy, is nearing FDA approval for the treatment of PTSD in veterans. In I Feel Love: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World, Rachel Nuwer details MDMA’s complex history, potential medical uses, and battle for legalization.
2023 David Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program
Coverage from the NASW David Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program for graduate and undergraduate students, which was held during the summer of 2023.
Virtual Networking Social: Freelance Science Writers Meetup
This latest NASW Virtual Networking Social is brought to you by the NASW Freelance Committee.
#SciWri23 conference attendance grants available from NASW and CASW
For ScienceWriters2023 this year, NASW is providing Community Support Grants for both virtual and in-person attendees. In addition, our colleagues at the Council for Advancement of Science Writing are once again offering travel grants. Applications due Aug. 10.
“We’re glad to have you!” Our new Welcome Coordinators consider conference vibe for SciWri23
Thanks to the enthusiasm of NASW member volunteers, the ScienceWriters2023 national meeting in Colorado and online will see several new efforts welcoming first-time attendees and other newcomers to our professional community.
Emily Monosson—Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic
“Infectious fungi and fungus-like pathogens are the most devastating disease agents known on the planet,” Emily Monosson asserts. While most of the six million different species of fungi are harmless, some kill their host plants and animals, including humans. In Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic, Monosson offers examples of fungal spread & details scientists’ efforts to stop fungal invasions.