Announcements
PIO Committee seeks proposals for regional workshop
NASW’s PIO Committee is seeking proposals from NASW members interested in hosting, planning, organizing and conducting a regional workshop focused on professional development and networking for early-career PIOs, journalists transitioning to PIO roles, and generalist PIOs seeking more training in science communication.
Chakradhar and Smart receive 2019 Diane McGurgan Service Awards
NASW’s programs, awards and activities wouldn’t happen without more than 200 members who step up annually as volunteers. Each year, NASW recognizes a volunteer or volunteers who went beyond the call of duty with its Diane McGurgan Service Award. Shraddha Chakradhar and Ashley Smart are the 2019 recipients.
NASW student programs at AAAS 2020, Seattle
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) is again sponsoring several exciting programs for student journalists during the AAAS meeting, being held next in Seattle, Washington.
Join the NASW Grants Committee
The Grants Committee is currently seeking a new volunteer to join six returning members as it begins the annual award cycle.
Apply for a Peggy Girshman Idea Grant. Applications due Nov. 22
The NASW Grants Committee is now accepting applications for 2019-2020 Peggy Girshman Idea Grants. Applications are due on Friday, November 22, 2019.
2019 Science in Society Journalism Award winners announced
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Science in Society Journalism Awards, sponsored by the National Association of Science Writers.