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Over $11,000 has been awarded to ten recipients in the most recent round of Career Grants offered by the National Association of Science Writers. Open to all established science writers, whether freelancers or employees of publications, universities, or other organizations, the Career Grants award up to $2,500 for projects that aim to increase the overall scope of the person's career opportunities. Read more to see the list of recipients.
May 19, 2015The National Association of Science Writers is pleased to announce our fifth round of Career Grants. Since 2009, over $100,000 has been distributed to help established science writers advance their careers. Apply by the end of the day, April 30, 2015.
Mar. 23, 2015In recent years, Karl Deisseroth has revolutionized neuroscience research. Through the development of ingenious techniques, he has brought researchers closer to understanding how the brain works and how neurons determine behavior.
Feb. 24, 2015A million billion viral infections occur every second in the biosphere. And if the quadrillion quadrillion viruses inhabiting just the oceans were lined up, they would span the 120,000 light years of the Milky Way’s diameter a hundred times.
Feb. 23, 2015They may not have much to say, but skeletons excavated in Northern Italy could provide a trove of information and a novel approach to studying disease.
Feb. 23, 2015A dynamic and novel approach is needed to reduce the accidental catch of pelagic predators, such as the leatherback sea turtle, in the world’s fishing grounds, according to Stanford biologist Larry Crowder.
Feb. 23, 2015