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Fighting for the free flow of science news since 1934. A 501(c)(6) professional membership organization.

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REGISTRATION DISCOUNT EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY: Looking for #SciWri community? Join us online this week or in-person Nov 7-9 for the annual ScienceWriters2025 conference. Register by 5:00 PM ET on Friday October 24 for the best choices and cheaper rates.

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October 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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DISCOUNT DEADLINE ALERT: Got your hotel room for #SciWri25? Book now! The conference discount rate ends today.

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October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY: Looking for #SciWri community? Join us online this week or in-person Nov 7-9 for the annual ScienceWriters2025 conference. Register by 11:59 PM ET tonight for the best choices and cheaper rates.

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October 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Got your hotel room for #SciWri25? Book soon! The discounts end in one week on October 23.

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October 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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NEXT WEEK: Please join us online Wednesday, October 22 for the 2025 Annual Member Meeting! Meet your Board of Directors, hear our organization's yearly business update, celebrate our latest McGurgan Service Award recipient, and connect with other members. See you soon! www.nasw.org/events/...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Please join the National Association of Science Writers in congratulating the winners of the 2025 NASW Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards: www.nasw.org/article...

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October 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Have you registered for #SciWri25? You won’t want to miss this year’s exciting line up of events organized by science writers, for science writers. Join us online October 22-24 and in Chicago November 7-9.

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October 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Did you miss last week's #SciWriSpotlight on communicating the importance of research during times of rapid change? Video of the webinar, hosted by NASW's Institutional Communicators Committee, is now available.

Watch: www.nasw.org/events/...

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October 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Show your support for science news and reach hundreds of attendees by sponsoring ScienceWriters, the largest convening of science journalists and communicators in North America. Opportunities start at just $350!

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October 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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EARLY BIRD CONFERENCE DISCOUNT ENDS TODAY: Take advantage of early bird rates for #SciWri25 and check out the newly added data journalism pre-conference workshop and more discounted hotel rooms.

Registration open through Oct 22. Register by 11:59 PM ET today to save $$!

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October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Please join the National Association of Science Writers in congratulating the winners of the 2025 NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards: www.nasw.org/article...

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October 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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FILED TRIP REVEALTOMORROW! Sign up for a #SciWri25 field trip during a new registration beginning Sept. 16. Already registered? Edit your existing registration to add a field trip.

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September 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Show your support for science news and reach hundreds of attendees by sponsoring ScienceWriters, the largest convening of science journalists and communicators in North America. Opportunities start at just $350!

View the sponsorship menu: sciencewriters2025.o...
September 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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COMING TUESDAY: #SciWri25 field trip drop! Sign up for a field trip during a new registration beginning Sept. 16. Already registered? Edit your existing registration to add a field trip.

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September 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Newsroom Managers, Editors, and Communications Directors: Recruiting for a staff position? Want freelancers to see your call for pitches? Then share your opportunity to our NASW Job Bank! Post a #SciWriJobs ad at www.nasw.org/node/ad... or on our homepage at www.nasw.org/product...
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September 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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TOMORROW: Make plans to join your colleagues online or in person -or both! #SciWri25 registration opens Thursday. Early bird discount available until Oct 1.

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September 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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BACK TO SCHOOL? An abridged version of the NASW Info Access Standards is available in poster form for your newsroom, comms office, or classroom. Share this compass for journalists, PIOs, and managers cultivating transparency in the public interest. Bookmark: www.nasw.org/infoacc...
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September 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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GRANT DEADLINE TOMORROW: Indigenous journalists and communicators are invited to apply for funding to attend the #SciWri25 conference in Chicago Nov 7-9—up to $2,000 to help cover costs and expenses.

Learn more and apply no later than Sept 3: sciencewriters2025.o...
September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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APPLICATION DEADLINE TODAY! We have Community Support Grants available to help offsets the costs of attending #SciWri25 in person or virtually. NASW membership not required to apply

Learn more and fill out the short application: sciencewriters2025.o...

Deadline to apply: Aug 28
August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: NASW is offering travel grants for Indigenous journalists and communicators to attend the ScienceWriters2025 conference in Chicago Nov 7-9—up to $2,000 to help cover costs and expenses.

Learn more and apply: sciencewriters2025.o...
Deadline: Sept 3
August 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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DUE TOMORROW: Need a little financial aid to make the trip to Chicago Nov 7-9 or to participate in the virtual portion of #SciWri25? Apply for a Community Support Grant NASW membership not required to apply

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Deadline to apply: Aug 28
August 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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GRANT APPS DUE THURSDAY: Need a little financial aid to make the trip to Chicago Nov 7-9 or to participate in the virtual portion of #SciWri25? We have Community Support Grants available for you. NASW membership not required to apply

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Deadline to apply: Aug 28
August 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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SHARE THE OPPORTUNITY: Community Support Grants are available to help offset the costs of attending the virtual or in-person portions of #SciWri25 this fall. NASW membership not required to apply.

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Deadline to apply: Aug 28
August 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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FUNDING ALERT: NASW is offering travel grants for Indigenous journalists and communicators to attend the #SciWri25 conference in Chicago Nov 7-9—up to $2,000 to help cover costs and expenses. Complimentary membership included.

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Deadline to apply: Sept 3
August 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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GRANTS AVAILABLE: Need a little financial aid to make the trip to Chicago Nov 7-9 or to participate in the virtual portion of #SciWri25? We have Community Support Grants available for you. NASW membership not required to apply

Learn more: sciencewriters2025.o...

Deadline to apply: Aug 28
August 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM