Virtual Networking Social: Mental Health Check-in

Virtual Networking Social: Trivia Contest!
Presented by the NASW Freelance Committee

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Start Time: 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
Event Access Link: https://www.nasw.org/virtual-events-auditorium (member login required)

As much as we’ve enjoyed and learned from the array of NASW SciWriBizChat and SciWriSkillsChat expert speakers, our greatest source of connections and knowledge is often each other. So, the NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on Jan. 9 will be an open social with small group breakouts. All NASW members are invited to attend!

This month’s virtual event will be a bit different than past networking socials. Moving back to the format of our "coffee chats” during the beginning of the pandemic, we invite you to come and discuss in small groups whatever you want to share in a safe space. (Please remember no screenshots of participants, and what is said in the breakout rooms is not to be shared outside of the meetup.)

Science communicators currently face a myriad of mental health and career challenges related to layoffs, reduced freelance budgets, A.I., pervasive disinformation/misinformation, and personal struggles. But we can rely on our generous community to listen and be supportive.

#SciWriSocial

Resolving to run your small business more efficiently? Or have you been afraid to jump into self-employment? There is a community here to support you. This year, the NASW Freelance Committee is offering a virtual meetup series held typically on the first Thursday of each month at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT. Freelance writers, editors and other communicators will be able to educate themselves and ask experts questions in an informal, small-group setting.

Questions? Stop by to say hello to event hosts Ellen Kuwana and Jennifer Huber and to vote for your favorite topics for future events.

Not an NASW member? Join the National Association of Science Writers this year: www.nasw.org/join