Sciencewriters archive

Published twice annually, ScienceWriters magazine is devoted to analytical reporting and commentary on issues in science journalism and communications, and to the special interests of members of the National Association of Science Writers. Sample issue

ScienceWriters cover Summer/Fall 2024

Summer/Fall 2024 PDF

The final print issue of ScienceWriters celebrates the 90th anniversary of NASW's founding. Plus, a look at recent industry trends; a retirement farewell; and a bonus poster

Winter/Spring 2024 PDF

The Winter/Spring 2024 issue recaps our incredible ScienceWriters2023 national conference in Colorado, along with plenaries focused on Indigenous issues reporting. Plus the usual SciWriLife work nook photo feature and your latest member community news roundup!

Summer/Fall 2023 PDF

The Summer/Fall 2023 issue dives into community resources for anyone exploring the business of book writing, along with NASW's recent impacts to encourage diversity and equity in science writing. Plus another SciWriLife work nook photo feature and all the usual member community news roundup!

Clipped shot of the 2023 Winter Spring Science Writers magazine cover, showing conference attendees eating in large tables outdoors, highlighted by stylized frames and squares.

Winter/Spring 2023

The Winter/Spring 2023 issue recaps our ScienceWriters2023 national conference, as well as our recent Diversity Reporting Grant and Summer Diversity Fellowship recipients. Plus another SciWriLife work nook photo feature and all the usual member community news roundup!

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Summer/Fall 2022

The Summer/Fall 2022 issue recaps our Mid-Career Mentoring Program, Source Diversity Workshop, and the newly published Freelancer Compensation Survey report. Plus a preview of SciWri22 and all the usual member community news roundup!

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Winter/Spring 2022

The Winter/Spring 2022 issue includes special coverage of the ScienceWriters2021 meeting, including how to cover science responsibly across international borders, finding and writing stories from science history, and what to do when patients' own stories don't line up with what their doctors say.

Summer/Fall 2021

The Summer/Fall 2021 issue celebrates our Peggy Girshman Idea Grant program and highlights a new Conflict of Interest (COI) resource for science writers. Also in this issue, catch up on our news, read career updates from our colleagues, hear from regional groups, and more.

Winter/Spring2021

Coverage from our virtual ScienceWriters2020 meeting, tips on science writing for kids, and updates from NASW members and regional science writing groups are all in the Winter/Spring 2021 issue.