D.C. Science Writers Association
@dcswa.bsky.social
DCSWA (pronounced Duck 🐥-swa) stands for DC Science Writers Association. Follow us if you like #science 🧬 or like #writing or are cool. #scicomm #journalism
Upcoming event: Join us on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 3-5 PM at the Reservoir Park Recreation Center playground to mingle and chat about science writing while the kids roam free. Light snacks will be provided for the kids, and in case of bad weather, the gathering will move to an indoor spot.
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Upcoming event: Join us on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 3-5 PM at the Reservoir Park Recreation Center playground to mingle and chat about science writing while the kids roam free. Light snacks will be provided for the kids, and in case of bad weather, the gathering will move to an indoor spot.
Upcoming event: Join us for a joint happy hour with local scientists and federal workers on Wednesday, November 12, at Ris from 5:30-7:30 PM. Network with fellow science writers, local scientists, and federal workers, and enjoy reduced price cocktails and bar bites.
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Upcoming event: Join us for a joint happy hour with local scientists and federal workers on Wednesday, November 12, at Ris from 5:30-7:30 PM. Network with fellow science writers, local scientists, and federal workers, and enjoy reduced price cocktails and bar bites.
It’s official! 🔔 Registration is open for our annual holiday party to be held on Friday, December 5 in Busboys and Poets. Get your tickets while they last: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6415252
October 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
It’s official! 🔔 Registration is open for our annual holiday party to be held on Friday, December 5 in Busboys and Poets. Get your tickets while they last: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6415252
Save the date for DCSWA's annual holiday party 🎉 : on Friday, December 5, we'll gather in Busboys and Poets for a night of fun conversations, drinks and good food. This year, following our tradition to host a book giveaway, we'll be introducing an open mic session for members...
October 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Save the date for DCSWA's annual holiday party 🎉 : on Friday, December 5, we'll gather in Busboys and Poets for a night of fun conversations, drinks and good food. This year, following our tradition to host a book giveaway, we'll be introducing an open mic session for members...
Science journalists: the Uproot Project is hosting a series of events on environmental reporting in Washington, DC, from October 20–23, with a special focus on trust in the media. Full lineup and registration information here: 🔗 sej.org/calendar/upr...
October 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Science journalists: the Uproot Project is hosting a series of events on environmental reporting in Washington, DC, from October 20–23, with a special focus on trust in the media. Full lineup and registration information here: 🔗 sej.org/calendar/upr...
Update: this event has been cancelled.
Upcoming event: Join us on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 3-4 PM at Because Science for a crafting party. We’ll be creating collages from electronic waste for roughly an hour and then head to a nearby restaurant for some food.
October 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Update: this event has been cancelled.
Snaps from Thursday night’s Quacktoberfest! 🦆🍻 Thanks for coming out to gather with us.
For more events like this, become a DCSWA member to access the Quacker newsletter: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
For more events like this, become a DCSWA member to access the Quacker newsletter: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
October 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Snaps from Thursday night’s Quacktoberfest! 🦆🍻 Thanks for coming out to gather with us.
For more events like this, become a DCSWA member to access the Quacker newsletter: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
For more events like this, become a DCSWA member to access the Quacker newsletter: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
Upcoming event: experience the future of AI at the University of Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM, including interactive demos from safer autonomous vehicles to sustainable oyster populations.
October 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Upcoming event: experience the future of AI at the University of Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM, including interactive demos from safer autonomous vehicles to sustainable oyster populations.
Upcoming event: Join us on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 3-4 PM at Because Science for a crafting party. We’ll be creating collages from electronic waste for roughly an hour and then head to a nearby restaurant for some food.
October 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Upcoming event: Join us on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 3-4 PM at Because Science for a crafting party. We’ll be creating collages from electronic waste for roughly an hour and then head to a nearby restaurant for some food.
Are you enjoying the benefits of networking with DMV science writers and want to become part of our community? Consider becoming a DCSWA member, which includes access to our exclusive newsletter, jobs board, social events, and more perks!
Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you enjoying the benefits of networking with DMV science writers and want to become part of our community? Consider becoming a DCSWA member, which includes access to our exclusive newsletter, jobs board, social events, and more perks!
Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
Upcoming event: Join us on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 6-8 PM at Prost DC for some Bavarian-themed foods and drinks along with our friends from ASJA, SEJ, and NASW. Registration is not required, and the closest metro station is Gallery Place-Chinatown. 📍Address: 919 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
October 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Upcoming event: Join us on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 6-8 PM at Prost DC for some Bavarian-themed foods and drinks along with our friends from ASJA, SEJ, and NASW. Registration is not required, and the closest metro station is Gallery Place-Chinatown. 📍Address: 919 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Let's stay in check with our Science Writing Accountability Group. Join us for any of the dates below.
Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bZxK58h7TkeC33eA3iVdkQ#/registration
Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bZxK58h7TkeC33eA3iVdkQ#/registration
October 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Let's stay in check with our Science Writing Accountability Group. Join us for any of the dates below.
Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bZxK58h7TkeC33eA3iVdkQ#/registration
Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bZxK58h7TkeC33eA3iVdkQ#/registration
Our first hike of the Fall 🍂 yesterday went AWESOME! Thanks to our local geologist and tour guide Callan Bentley for all the fun and learning. Check out his YouTube channel for more: 🔗 www.youtube.com/@callanbentley
October 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our first hike of the Fall 🍂 yesterday went AWESOME! Thanks to our local geologist and tour guide Callan Bentley for all the fun and learning. Check out his YouTube channel for more: 🔗 www.youtube.com/@callanbentley
We had a great time yesterday at Crooked Run Fermentation with our friends from the Johns Hopkins University Science Writing Program. If you're interested in building community for DMV science writers, partner with us: 🔗 dcswa.org/contact-us/
September 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We had a great time yesterday at Crooked Run Fermentation with our friends from the Johns Hopkins University Science Writing Program. If you're interested in building community for DMV science writers, partner with us: 🔗 dcswa.org/contact-us/
Are you enjoying the benefits of networking with DMV science writers and want to become part of our community? Consider becoming a DCSWA member, which includes access to our exclusive newsletter, jobs board, social events, and more perks!
Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
September 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Are you enjoying the benefits of networking with DMV science writers and want to become part of our community? Consider becoming a DCSWA member, which includes access to our exclusive newsletter, jobs board, social events, and more perks!
Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us
Let's stay in check with our Science Writing Accountability Group. Join us for any of the dates below.
Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Let's stay in check with our Science Writing Accountability Group. Join us for any of the dates below.
Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Ramboll invites reporters to a webinar on Sept. 24 at 1 PM ET about its forthcoming white paper on ways to mitigate the environmental footprint of data centers, which will include a Q&A with the paper's author. Register: 🔗c.ramboll.com/net-zero-data-centers-how-to-mitigate-enviro-energy-impacts
Net-Zero Data Centers: How to Mitigate Enviro, Energy Impacts
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September 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ramboll invites reporters to a webinar on Sept. 24 at 1 PM ET about its forthcoming white paper on ways to mitigate the environmental footprint of data centers, which will include a Q&A with the paper's author. Register: 🔗c.ramboll.com/net-zero-data-centers-how-to-mitigate-enviro-energy-impacts
Our Thursday night speakers for the Science Writing on Substack panel taught us some lessons learned from their experience on the emerging newsletter platform.
Missed the event? Watch the full recording: 🔗 lnkd.in/epaGw_QB
Enjoying our community? Join DCSWA today: 🔗 lnkd.in/gAW8i6dR
Missed the event? Watch the full recording: 🔗 lnkd.in/epaGw_QB
Enjoying our community? Join DCSWA today: 🔗 lnkd.in/gAW8i6dR
September 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our Thursday night speakers for the Science Writing on Substack panel taught us some lessons learned from their experience on the emerging newsletter platform.
Missed the event? Watch the full recording: 🔗 lnkd.in/epaGw_QB
Enjoying our community? Join DCSWA today: 🔗 lnkd.in/gAW8i6dR
Missed the event? Watch the full recording: 🔗 lnkd.in/epaGw_QB
Enjoying our community? Join DCSWA today: 🔗 lnkd.in/gAW8i6dR
Join DCSWA on Thursday, Sept. 25 at Crooked Run Fermentation from 6-8 PM for a social event with the Johns Hopkins Science Writing Program. You'll meet alumni, current students, and faculty of the program.
More details: 🔗 lnkd.in/eXwMruq3
More details: 🔗 lnkd.in/eXwMruq3
September 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Join DCSWA on Thursday, Sept. 25 at Crooked Run Fermentation from 6-8 PM for a social event with the Johns Hopkins Science Writing Program. You'll meet alumni, current students, and faculty of the program.
More details: 🔗 lnkd.in/eXwMruq3
More details: 🔗 lnkd.in/eXwMruq3
Thanks to those who joined our Science Writing Accountability Group (SWAG) session the other Friday. More to come:
Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/ei_Vrx8h
Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/edFReXSK
Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/ei_Vrx8h
Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/edFReXSK
September 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Thanks to those who joined our Science Writing Accountability Group (SWAG) session the other Friday. More to come:
Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/ei_Vrx8h
Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/edFReXSK
Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/ei_Vrx8h
Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/edFReXSK
Our Science Writing Accountability Group is in full swing this month! Sessions are available on Friday mornings and afternoons.
Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/eqT3yYfY
Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/e6ywyApP
Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/eqT3yYfY
Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/e6ywyApP
September 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our Science Writing Accountability Group is in full swing this month! Sessions are available on Friday mornings and afternoons.
Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/eqT3yYfY
Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/e6ywyApP
Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/eqT3yYfY
Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/e6ywyApP
Last Thursday, in a conversation between DCSWA board member Chiungwei Huang and speaker Alaina G. Levine, our members had the opportunity to learn how to leverage networking, professional societies and personal branding to land a new job or build your unicorn career.
September 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Last Thursday, in a conversation between DCSWA board member Chiungwei Huang and speaker Alaina G. Levine, our members had the opportunity to learn how to leverage networking, professional societies and personal branding to land a new job or build your unicorn career.
Upcoming webinar: Join us on August 28 at 7 PM for a fireside chat and Q&A with Alaina G. Levine, where you can ask about uncovering hidden jobs in the current climate and creating Your Unicorn Career. Register: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tLQDcOdnRAe372LljSgZaQ#/registration
August 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Upcoming webinar: Join us on August 28 at 7 PM for a fireside chat and Q&A with Alaina G. Levine, where you can ask about uncovering hidden jobs in the current climate and creating Your Unicorn Career. Register: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tLQDcOdnRAe372LljSgZaQ#/registration
We had a fun time yesterday at the Ice Cream Jubilee. See you at our next social, ducks! 🦆
August 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
We had a fun time yesterday at the Ice Cream Jubilee. See you at our next social, ducks! 🦆
We had a great conversation last night with author Sadie Dingfelder about her book "Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination."
If you missed it, you can now watch the full webinar on YouTube: 🔗 youtu.be/bH16wQ1_028?si=PGY-rJUOlzekeoxm
If you missed it, you can now watch the full webinar on YouTube: 🔗 youtu.be/bH16wQ1_028?si=PGY-rJUOlzekeoxm
August 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We had a great conversation last night with author Sadie Dingfelder about her book "Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination."
If you missed it, you can now watch the full webinar on YouTube: 🔗 youtu.be/bH16wQ1_028?si=PGY-rJUOlzekeoxm
If you missed it, you can now watch the full webinar on YouTube: 🔗 youtu.be/bH16wQ1_028?si=PGY-rJUOlzekeoxm