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Council for the Advancement of Science Writing. CASW organizes New Horizons in Science and other programs for science writers.
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Thank you for an amazing #SciWri25!
Attendees: Don't forget to fill out our quick survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/sciwri25
And see everyone next year for #SciWri26 at @oregonstate.edu!
Attendees: Don't forget to fill out our quick survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/sciwri25
And see everyone next year for #SciWri26 at @oregonstate.edu!
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ENTRIES OPEN: The National Association of Science Writers welcomes entries for our Science in Society Journalism Awards and Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards. Membership not required. Submit on behalf of yourself, peers, colleagues, or mentees by February 1, 2026:
Submit by Feb. 1: Entries open for NASW’s annual awards
Each year, the #SciWriAwards recognize some of the best works in science journalism and science writing, as judged by fellow science journalists and science writers. Deadline to enter is Feb. 1, 2026.
www.nasw.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ENTRIES OPEN: The National Association of Science Writers welcomes entries for our Science in Society Journalism Awards and Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards. Membership not required. Submit on behalf of yourself, peers, colleagues, or mentees by February 1, 2026:
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DUE NEXT WEEK: Are you an early-career journalist who is pursuing - or do you have a strong interest in pursuing - a career in science, health and/or environmental reporting? Apply for a National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship by December 19.
Learn more:
Learn more:
National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships
The SHERF fellowships are made to support early-career journalists who are pursuing careers in science, health or environmental reporting.
healthjournalism.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
DUE NEXT WEEK: Are you an early-career journalist who is pursuing - or do you have a strong interest in pursuing - a career in science, health and/or environmental reporting? Apply for a National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship by December 19.
Learn more:
Learn more:
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Twelve climate newsrooms joined forces in 2025 to create the Climate News Task Force, to increase and improve climate journalism collaborations and innovate new solutions to current challenges.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We are joining other newsrooms in the Climate News Task Force to provide a single hub for signing up for all our newsletters.
It’s a simple way to access climate coverage — and to support reporting that keeps powerful industries accountable.
trustfnd.com/collaboratio...
It’s a simple way to access climate coverage — and to support reporting that keeps powerful industries accountable.
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After this @theopennotebook.bsky.social article inspires you, check out out the resources and advice on covering federal science funding available in Connector!
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December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
After this @theopennotebook.bsky.social article inspires you, check out out the resources and advice on covering federal science funding available in Connector!
connector.casw.org/tip-sheet-ho...
connector.casw.org/tip-sheet-ho...
"How do you get the public ready for a field that they're not hearing about?...This is what we need you for."
Watch David Awschalom's #SciWri25 Patrusky Lecture on quantum science on CASW's YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvI...
Watch David Awschalom's #SciWri25 Patrusky Lecture on quantum science on CASW's YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvI...
Patrusky Lecture 2025: David Awschalom on Quantum Science in Chicago
YouTube video by CASW ScienceWriting
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December 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"How do you get the public ready for a field that they're not hearing about?...This is what we need you for."
Watch David Awschalom's #SciWri25 Patrusky Lecture on quantum science on CASW's YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvI...
Watch David Awschalom's #SciWri25 Patrusky Lecture on quantum science on CASW's YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvI...
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I hope you have as much fun reading this story as I had writing it!
NEW in @mercurynews.com from our news features class @ucscscicomm.bsky.social, and it's a fun one from @stellamayerhoff.bsky.social:
How a Santa Cruz ‘sea monster’ spawned a century of myth, mystery and scientific discovery
www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/08/l...
How a Santa Cruz ‘sea monster’ spawned a century of myth, mystery and scientific discovery
www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/08/l...
How a Santa Cruz ‘sea monster’ spawned a century of myth, mystery and scientific discovery
The discovery In May 1925 provided fodder for the argument between creationists and evolutionary biologists, but what does the science actually say?
www.mercurynews.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I hope you have as much fun reading this story as I had writing it!
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Sources are going silent — putting truth at risk. Join us Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. EST for “Silenced Sources”, a webinar on protecting vulnerable sources and reporting amid rising retaliation. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sources are going silent — putting truth at risk. Join us Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. EST for “Silenced Sources”, a webinar on protecting vulnerable sources and reporting amid rising retaliation. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Receive up to a $5,000 grant for a climate or environmental reporting project in rural communities. Open to both newsrooms and freelancers. Apply by Dec. 3 https://grist.org/updates/grist-opens-applications-for-new-rural-reporting-grants-on-climate-and-environmental-justice/
Grist opens applications for new rural reporting grants on climate and environmental justice
Applicants can request up to $5,000 per project.
grist.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Receive up to a $5,000 grant for a climate or environmental reporting project in rural communities. Open to both newsrooms and freelancers. Apply by Dec. 3 https://grist.org/updates/grist-opens-applications-for-new-rural-reporting-grants-on-climate-and-environmental-justice/
Science journalists: How do you pursue excellence? Share your thoughts via this survey, and join the “How to Be Excellent” session at #WCSJ2025 to learn about tools, training, and resources to help you achieve it! @wfsj25.bsky.social
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What is excellence in science journalism? Please share your thoughts
Organizers of the "How to Be Excellent" session at WCSJ 2025 would like to know how you seek excellence — and what tools, training, and support would help. Please share your thoughts by Wednesday, 26 ...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Science journalists: How do you pursue excellence? Share your thoughts via this survey, and join the “How to Be Excellent” session at #WCSJ2025 to learn about tools, training, and resources to help you achieve it! @wfsj25.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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In case you missed it, catch the recording of the recent SHERF informational webinar here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5vu...
Apply by Dec. 19: healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...
Apply by Dec. 19: healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
In case you missed it, catch the recording of the recent SHERF informational webinar here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5vu...
Apply by Dec. 19: healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...
Apply by Dec. 19: healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...
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Don’t miss this!
Happening tomorrow! Learn more about the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships in a webinar at 1 p.m. EST.
Applications for 2026 are due 12/19. Fellows get to attend #SciWri26 and the @sejorg.bsky.social and @healthjournalism.org meetings.
healthjournalism.org/event/nation...
Applications for 2026 are due 12/19. Fellows get to attend #SciWri26 and the @sejorg.bsky.social and @healthjournalism.org meetings.
healthjournalism.org/event/nation...
National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship informational webinar
In this webinar, you'll learn about the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF) and hear from program alumni.
healthjournalism.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Don’t miss this!
Happening tomorrow! Learn more about the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships in a webinar at 1 p.m. EST.
Applications for 2026 are due 12/19. Fellows get to attend #SciWri26 and the @sejorg.bsky.social and @healthjournalism.org meetings.
healthjournalism.org/event/nation...
Applications for 2026 are due 12/19. Fellows get to attend #SciWri26 and the @sejorg.bsky.social and @healthjournalism.org meetings.
healthjournalism.org/event/nation...
National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship informational webinar
In this webinar, you'll learn about the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF) and hear from program alumni.
healthjournalism.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Happening tomorrow! Learn more about the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships in a webinar at 1 p.m. EST.
Applications for 2026 are due 12/19. Fellows get to attend #SciWri26 and the @sejorg.bsky.social and @healthjournalism.org meetings.
healthjournalism.org/event/nation...
Applications for 2026 are due 12/19. Fellows get to attend #SciWri26 and the @sejorg.bsky.social and @healthjournalism.org meetings.
healthjournalism.org/event/nation...
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pls take #SciWri25 survey *today* if you attended any sessions including virtual & haven't yet (last chance today): u1108354.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn... #SciWri2025 🧪
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November 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
pls take #SciWri25 survey *today* if you attended any sessions including virtual & haven't yet (last chance today): u1108354.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn... #SciWri2025 🧪
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This tip sheet is for any journalist interested in including more scientific evidence in their reporting, developed with @sciline.org and in consultation with @themarshallproject.org, includes 5 ideas for how to do just that, a number of other resources to help, pitfalls to steer clear of + more. 🧪
Bringing Scientific Evidence into Any Beat: Crime and Public Safety - The Open Notebook
Daniel von Appen/Unsplash Just as police reports and witness accounts provide crucial information and context in stories about crime and public safety, scientific evidence similarly strengthens report...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This tip sheet is for any journalist interested in including more scientific evidence in their reporting, developed with @sciline.org and in consultation with @themarshallproject.org, includes 5 ideas for how to do just that, a number of other resources to help, pitfalls to steer clear of + more. 🧪
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Hey #PNW, the @sciencewriters.org meeting next NOV is in Corvallis, OR. Hosts include @oregonstate.edu
#sciwri26
Travel dream - a "private car" on Amtrak bringing all the #seattle folks south
@nswa.bsky.social
sciencewriters2025.org/next-year/
#sciwri26
Travel dream - a "private car" on Amtrak bringing all the #seattle folks south
@nswa.bsky.social
sciencewriters2025.org/next-year/
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Hey #PNW, the @sciencewriters.org meeting next NOV is in Corvallis, OR. Hosts include @oregonstate.edu
#sciwri26
Travel dream - a "private car" on Amtrak bringing all the #seattle folks south
@nswa.bsky.social
sciencewriters2025.org/next-year/
#sciwri26
Travel dream - a "private car" on Amtrak bringing all the #seattle folks south
@nswa.bsky.social
sciencewriters2025.org/next-year/
Thank you for an amazing #SciWri25!
Attendees: Don't forget to fill out our quick survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/sciwri25
And see everyone next year for #SciWri26 at @oregonstate.edu!
Attendees: Don't forget to fill out our quick survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/sciwri25
And see everyone next year for #SciWri26 at @oregonstate.edu!
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Thank you for an amazing #SciWri25!
Attendees: Don't forget to fill out our quick survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/sciwri25
And see everyone next year for #SciWri26 at @oregonstate.edu!
Attendees: Don't forget to fill out our quick survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/sciwri25
And see everyone next year for #SciWri26 at @oregonstate.edu!
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It's #COP30 (this week and next), and world leaders have another opportunity to negotiate agreements to address, among other things, “thirsty” and “gassy” A.I. use.
My latest on SustainLab -- informed by a scientific briefing at #SciWri25 hosted by @sciencewriters.org + @sciencewriting.bsky.social
My latest on SustainLab -- informed by a scientific briefing at #SciWri25 hosted by @sciencewriters.org + @sciencewriting.bsky.social
Thirsty and Gassy
A.I. has serious energy–water–climate implications. But without a uniform way to quantify A.I. energy-water use, it's hard to distinguish breakthroughs from greenwashing.
sustainlab.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
It's #COP30 (this week and next), and world leaders have another opportunity to negotiate agreements to address, among other things, “thirsty” and “gassy” A.I. use.
My latest on SustainLab -- informed by a scientific briefing at #SciWri25 hosted by @sciencewriters.org + @sciencewriting.bsky.social
My latest on SustainLab -- informed by a scientific briefing at #SciWri25 hosted by @sciencewriters.org + @sciencewriting.bsky.social
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I know we’re all political reporters now 😢but incredible to hear Nobelist and UChicago chemist Jack Szostak tell us about the rna world and origin of life at #SciWri25. Remember to nerd out. 🤓🤓🤓
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I know we’re all political reporters now 😢but incredible to hear Nobelist and UChicago chemist Jack Szostak tell us about the rna world and origin of life at #SciWri25. Remember to nerd out. 🤓🤓🤓
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Y’know, I really had a goddamn delightful time at #SciWri25. I learned some great stuff from other speakers, we had soooo many laughs at our panel & I saw friends I haven’t seen in ages.
PLUS I talked to some younger folks in the industry who challenged my thinking.
10/10, see ya next year ✌🏻🤓
PLUS I talked to some younger folks in the industry who challenged my thinking.
10/10, see ya next year ✌🏻🤓
November 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Y’know, I really had a goddamn delightful time at #SciWri25. I learned some great stuff from other speakers, we had soooo many laughs at our panel & I saw friends I haven’t seen in ages.
PLUS I talked to some younger folks in the industry who challenged my thinking.
10/10, see ya next year ✌🏻🤓
PLUS I talked to some younger folks in the industry who challenged my thinking.
10/10, see ya next year ✌🏻🤓
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The world needs more science journalists, and more cookies! #SciWri25
When I say we need to take care of science writers I mean it. @ksjatmit.bsky.social cookies from Levain bakery for #SciWri25 attendees. 😍
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The world needs more science journalists, and more cookies! #SciWri25
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Still processing all I took in at #SciWri25, but I know one thing: Science writers are crazy inspiring and determined people who will never stop seeking and sharing the facts. So grateful to learn from them, thanks to the huge efforts of @sciencewriters.org and @sciencewriting.bsky.social.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Still processing all I took in at #SciWri25, but I know one thing: Science writers are crazy inspiring and determined people who will never stop seeking and sharing the facts. So grateful to learn from them, thanks to the huge efforts of @sciencewriters.org and @sciencewriting.bsky.social.
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“Deciding the line between non-life and life is not interesting. What’s important is the process.” Great talk by Jack Szostak at #SciWri25
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“Deciding the line between non-life and life is not interesting. What’s important is the process.” Great talk by Jack Szostak at #SciWri25
Next #SciWri25 session is all about those data centers. Will learn if they are good, bad, ugly or all 3.
I would love it if public discourse on data centers could be just a skosh more sophisticated than "data centers good vs. data centers bad."
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Thank you to David Awschalom for calling on the #SciWri25 community to help prepare the public for the quantum future.
"Once in a generation, you're in a moment of the birth of a fundamentally new technology. We need to get the word out, and for that, we turn to you."
📷 Daniella Garcia Almeida
"Once in a generation, you're in a moment of the birth of a fundamentally new technology. We need to get the word out, and for that, we turn to you."
📷 Daniella Garcia Almeida
November 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Thank you to David Awschalom for calling on the #SciWri25 community to help prepare the public for the quantum future.
"Once in a generation, you're in a moment of the birth of a fundamentally new technology. We need to get the word out, and for that, we turn to you."
📷 Daniella Garcia Almeida
"Once in a generation, you're in a moment of the birth of a fundamentally new technology. We need to get the word out, and for that, we turn to you."
📷 Daniella Garcia Almeida