Have you gotten a chance to check out this year's programming for Professional Development Day? We've got a full lineup of skills workshops and networking opportunities in less than a month. ⏱️
Don't forget to register: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6642704
Registration is now open for Professional Development Day: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6642704
This year’s conference will begin early Saturday, May 9, 2026, at George Washington University, and will end with a happy hour at the Admiral.
with insider insights on the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument gleaned from her previous "geologist-only" access. The group will meet at the Smithsonian metro station.
Registration: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6636939
Upcoming event: Join us on Saturday, April 25 at 10 AM for a 1.5-mile guided walking tour of the western National Mall with Board Member and Geologist Leanne Wiberg. This tour delves into the Mall's "stone story," from bedrock geology to historic construction...
...Drinks and refreshments will be provided. Address: 555 12th Street NW Suite 250. Register: 🔗 www.aip.org/networking-s...
Upcoming event: Join us for a joint networking event with the American Institute of Physics (AIP) on April 16 at 6 PM. DCSWA members and anyone across the AIP federation of societies is welcome to come for an informal evening of connection and conversation...
...a timely and thought-provoking conversation exploring how advances in genetic science and reproductive technologies intersect with social inequality, access to care, and broader systemic conditions.
Register: 🔗 calendar.gwu.edu/event/genomi...
Upcoming event: Join scientists with The George Washington University on Wednesday, March 25 at noon for their talk Genomic Justice: Access, Opportunity and the Implications of Genetic Technology...
We had lots of fun last night at our happy hour in Sonny's Pizza. Thanks to everyone for coming to this event!
...and entries in two categories Print/Digital and Broadcast/Audiovisual, will be judged by a panel of science writers and media professionals. The deadline to enter a submission is March 13.
Read requirements: 🔗 dcswa.org/newsbrief-aw...
Make a submission: 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Deadline approaching: Submissions to the Newsbrief Awards are still on-going.
Since 2009, we’ve been celebrating achievement in short-form science writing with the DCSWA Newsbrief Award. Members may self-nominate, or others can nominate them on their behalf...
Upcoming happy hour: Join us on Thursday, March 5 at 6 PM in Sonny's Pizza for some pizza slices and fun conversations with fellow members. No registration required.
On February 3, we hosted the book talk "Seeing Differently – A New Way to Look at Science," with authors Amy Hansen and James Riordon. For those members who missed the webinar, a full recording is now available on YouTube.
Watch the recording: 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG1z...
Save the date: Professional Development Day, our signature event since 2006 bringing together more than 100 science communicators and freelancers from all sectors, will be held on May 9, 2026 at the George Washington University campus. Stay alert for key speakers and panels to be announced soon.
…and entries in two categories Print/Digital and Broadcast/Audiovisual, will be judged by a panel of science writers and media professionals. The deadline to enter a submission is March 13.
Submission requirements: 🔗 dcswa.org/newsbrief-aw...
Submission form: 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Submissions to the Newsbrief Awards are now welcome:
Since 2009, we’ve been celebrating achievement in short-form science writing with the DCSWA Newsbrief Award. Members may self-nominate, or others can nominate them on their behalf…
We had a blast yesterday at the happy hour hosted with the Johns Hopkins University Science Writing Program. We'll see you soon for other events, ducks! 🦆
Rescheduled: Join us for a happy hour with the Johns Hopkins Science Writing Program on Wednesday, February 11 at Astro Beer Hall in DC from 6-8 PM. The venue is located at 1306 G St NW, and it is accessible via the metro red line (Metro Center) or green line (Gallery Place/Chinatown).
We're looking forward to our Book Talk: Seeing Differently – A New Way to Look at Science on February 3, with authors Amy Hansen and James Riordon. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCEh...
...We want this year's programming to be as useful and relevant as possible for our members.
If you would like to propose a panel or session for PDD, email your idea to president [at] dcswa [dot] org.
DCSWA's annual Professional Development Day (PDD) is our organization's flagship event, drawing up to 150 local science writers, storytellers, journalists, and communicators for a full day of learning and networking...
Save the Date: Professional Development Day will be held on May 9, 2026 at George Washington University.
..."Crush: Close Encounters with Gravity," will join us for an evening conversation with DCSWA members.
Registration: 🔗 dcswa.org/event/book-t...
Upcoming webinar: Join us on Tuesday, February 3 at 7 PM for a book talk about what happens when you find new perspectives of an old subject. Amy S. Hansen, author of "Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe," and James R. Riordon, author of...
Huge thanks to our book authors, Lindsay Cordero & Melanie D.G. Kaplan, for yesterday's talk about the role that dogs have played in scientific efforts. If you missed the webinar, check out our YouTube channel to find the complete video recording.
Watch the video: 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjjm...
Upcoming webinar: Join us on Monday, December 1 at 7 PM for a book talk on the intersection between dogs and science, with a special focus on one doggo profession: truffle hunting.
Register: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We had a great time tonight with everyone who came to our happy hour for federal workers. See you next time, ducks 🦆!
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.
