2026 David Perlman Mentoring Program This summer, NASW is again offering its virtual summer mentoring program for graduate and undergraduate students, which will run from **June 3 to July 29**. Register by May 1.

We're excited for the return of the David Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program, organized by NASW's Education Committee. Students will have the opportunity to produce a piece for potential publication.

Do you know a student ready to dive in? Encourage them to apply by May 1:

Apply by April 15 for the 2026 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship The National Association of Science Writers is pleased to once again offer the **NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship** for talented students and early-career science communicators undertaking summer internships.

FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE TOMORROW: If you're a science writing trainee looking for financial support for your internship experience this coming summer, then apply for our NASW Summer Diversity Fellowship. $3,000 in funding to supplement your internship pay. Due Wed, April 15:

Apply by April 15 for the 2026 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship The National Association of Science Writers is pleased to once again offer the **NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship** for talented students and early-career science communicators undertaking summer internships.

DUE WEDNESDAY: Are you a science writing trainee looking for financial support for your internship experience this coming summer? Apply for our NASW Summer Diversity Fellowship, which offers $3,000 in funding to supplement your internship pay. Deadline is Wednesday, April 15:

Apply by April 15 for the 2026 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship The National Association of Science Writers is pleased to once again offer the **NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship** for talented students and early-career science communicators undertaking summer internships.

DEADLINE APPROACHING: Are you a science writing trainee looking for financial support for your internship experience this coming summer? Apply for our NASW Summer Diversity Fellowship. $3,000 in funding to supplement your internship pay. Due Wednesday, April 15:

Apply by April 15 for the 2026 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship The National Association of Science Writers is pleased to once again offer the **NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship** for talented students and early-career science communicators undertaking summer internships.

FELLOWSHIP ALERT: Are you a science writing trainee looking for financial support for your internship experience this coming summer? Apply for our NASW Summer Diversity Fellowship. $3,000 in funding to supplement your internship pay. Due Wednesday, April 15:

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Science Writers: If you know of someone in our NASW member community who recently passed, and/or wish to pen an additional tribute to this colleague or mentor, please let us know so we can add their notice to our "We Remember: NASW Pens at Rest" column. Instructions: www.nasw.org/article...

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: If you're a science writing trainee looking for financial support for your internship experience this coming summer, then apply for our NASW Summer Diversity Fellowship. $3,000 in funding to supplement your internship pay. Due Wednesday, April 15: www.nasw.org/article...

Apply by April 15 for the 2026 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship The National Association of Science Writers is pleased to once again offer the **NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship** for talented students and early-career science communicators undertaking summer internships.

SPREAD THE WORD: Do you know a science writing trainee looking for financial support for an internship experience this coming summer? NASW's Summer Diversity Fellowship offers $3,000 in funding to supplement internship pay. Applications are due Wednesday, April 15:

Apply by April 15 for the 2026 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship The National Association of Science Writers is pleased to once again offer the **NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship** for talented students and early-career science communicators undertaking summer internships.

Are you a science writing trainee looking for financial support for your internship experience this coming summer? Apply for our NASW Summer Diversity Fellowship, which offers $3,000 in funding to supplement your internship pay. Due Wednesday, April 15:

Virtual networking social: Pitch swap The NASW Freelance Committee invites you to a virtual pitch swap. Please bring your fully-fleshed out, half-baked, or just-a-thought-in-the-wind pitches to share and receive casual feedback, and be ready to offer helpful critiques to others.

TODAY! Get ready to share with and learn from fellow freelancers during a virtual pitch swap at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT. This cooperative event will be a creative space to share your story ideas without fear of getting scooped.

Join today's event:

TOMORROW: You are invited to share with and learn from fellow freelancers during a virtual pitch swap. This cooperative event will be a creative space to share your story ideas without fear of getting scooped.

Join the Apr 2 event: www.nasw.org/events/...

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Save the date for ScienceWriters2026: Join us Sept 25-28 in Corvallis, Oregon for in-person sessions and fabulous local field trips and tours. Bespoke virtual sessions will be offered Oct 14-16. We can't wait to see you online or in person!

LEARN MORE: sciencewriters2026.org

Virtual networking social: Pitch swap The NASW Freelance Committee invites you to a virtual pitch swap. Please bring your fully-fleshed out, half-baked, or just-a-thought-in-the-wind pitches to share and receive casual feedback, and be ready to offer helpful critiques to others.

HAPPENING THURSDAY: Get ready to share with and learn from fellow freelancers during a virtual pitch swap. This cooperative event will be a creative space to share your story ideas without fear of getting scooped.

Join the Apr 2 event:

Announcing the Retraction Watch Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship - The Open Notebook The Open Notebook and Retraction Watch are thrilled to announce a new fellowship program funded by The Center for Scientific Integrity. This six-month program will equip up to six reporters and editors at local newsrooms to report stories of scientific integrity unfolding at research universities or institutions in their areas.

WEBINAR TODAY at 1PM ET: Our colleagues at The Open Notebook are partnering with Retraction Watch to offer up to six $7,500 fellowships + training to support reporting on local issues of scientific accountability.

Learn more and register for today's informational webinar:

Capturing the most from interviews with PIs Getting time with busy scientists at your institution can be challenging, so it’s important to capture the most from interviews when they happen. During this NASW session, Gary Werner – science writer and senior media relations officer at Arizona State University – shares advice from his experience.

Join NASW's Institutional Communicators Committee TODAY at 12 PM ET/ 9 AM PT for a virtual session on capturing the most from interviews with busy scientists. All NASW members are invited.

COMING SOON: Get ready to share with and learn from fellow freelancers during a virtual pitch swap. This cooperative event will be a creative space to share your story ideas without fear of getting scooped.

Join the Apr 2 event: www.nasw.org/events/...

Announcing the Retraction Watch Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship - The Open Notebook The Open Notebook and Retraction Watch are thrilled to announce a new fellowship program funded by The Center for Scientific Integrity. This six-month program will equip up to six reporters and editors at local newsrooms to report stories of scientific integrity unfolding at research universities or institutions in their areas.

New Fellowship Alert: Our colleagues at The Open Notebook are partnering with Retraction Watch to offer up to six $7,500 fellowships + training to support reporting on local issues of scientific accountability.

Learn more and register for the Mar 26 informational webinar:

Capturing the most from interviews with PIs Getting time with busy scientists at your institution can be challenging, so it’s important to capture the most from interviews when they happen. During this NASW session, Gary Werner – science writer and senior media relations officer at Arizona State University – shares advice from his experience.

THIS THURSDAY: Join NASW's Institutional Communicators Committee at 12 PM ET/ 9 AM PT for a virtual session on capturing the most from interviews with busy scientists. All NASW members are invited.

Join the Mar 26 event:

Announcing the Retraction Watch Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship - The Open Notebook The Open Notebook and Retraction Watch are thrilled to announce a new fellowship program funded by The Center for Scientific Integrity. This six-month program will equip up to six reporters and editors at local newsrooms to report stories of scientific integrity unfolding at research universities or institutions in their areas.

New Fellowship Alert: Our colleagues at The Open Notebook are partnering with Retraction Watch to offer up to six $7,500 fellowships + training to support reporting on local issues of scientific accountability.

Learn more and register for the Mar 26 informational webinar:

Capturing the most from interviews with PIs Getting time with busy scientists at your institution can be challenging, so it’s important to capture the most from interviews when they happen. During this NASW session, Gary Werner – science writer and senior media relations officer at Arizona State University – shares advice from his experience.

IN ONE WEEK: Join Gary Werner, co-chair of NASW's Institutional Communicators Committee, for tips on how to capture the most from interviews with busy scientists. All NASW members are invited.

Join the Mar 26 event:

Announcing the Retraction Watch Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship - The Open Notebook The Open Notebook and Retraction Watch are thrilled to announce a new fellowship program funded by The Center for Scientific Integrity. This six-month program will equip up to six reporters and editors at local newsrooms to report stories of scientific integrity unfolding at research universities or institutions in their areas.

New Fellowship Alert: Our colleagues at The Open Notebook are partnering with Retraction Watch to offer up to six $7,500 fellowships + training to support reporting on local issues of scientific accountability.

Learn more and register for the Mar 26 informational webinar:

Join us! Submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2026 This summer, NASW members will elect officers and at-large members to form the next NASW Board. Are you ready to help lead our membership through these challenging times? Any professional member in good standing may run for the Board.

Are you looking for a way to give back and get involved? Want work with a committed group of volunteers? Consider running for the NASW board. Submit your name today, March 18, or submit your petition by April 17.

Learn more about nominations+board service:

Join us! Submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2026 This summer, NASW members will elect officers and at-large members to form the next NASW Board. Are you ready to help lead our membership through these challenging times? Any professional member in good standing may run for the Board.

DUE SOON: Want to give back and work with a committed group of creative volunteers? There are two ways to nominate yourself for the 2026 National Association of Science Writers board elections.

Learn more about nominations+board service: www.nasw.org/article...

Submit your interest by Mar 18.

Join us! Submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2026 This summer, NASW members will elect officers and at-large members to form the next NASW Board. Are you ready to help lead our membership through these challenging times? Any professional member in good standing may run for the Board.

Want to give back *and* work with a committed group of creative volunteers? Nominate yourself for the 2026 National Association of Science Writers board elections.

Learn more about nominations+board service: www.nasw.org/article...

Submit your interest by March 18 or petition by April 17.

Join us! Submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2026 This summer, NASW members will elect officers and at-large members to form the next NASW Board. Are you ready to help lead our membership through these challenging times? Any professional member in good standing may run for the Board.

Are you looking for a way to give back and get involved? Would you like to work with a committed group of volunteers? Consider running for the National Association of Science Writers board!

Learn more about the two types of nominations+board service:

Submit a session proposal for ScienceWriters2026 Propose your great ideas for NASW sessions and plenaries and for CASW’s “Science + Science Writing” panel discussions at ScienceWriters2026. Help make our program relevant and timely, designed by science writers, for science writers.

Love a deadline? In the next few hours, you can help ScienceWriters2026 reflect *your* interests. It's a meeting for science writers, by science writers.

Submit your session proposal by 11:59pm ET tonight: www.nasw.org/article...

Learn what makes a great session: www.nasw.org/page/ho...

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Save the date for ScienceWriters2026: Join us Sept 25-28 in Corvallis, Oregon for in-person sessions and fabulous local field trips and tours. Bespoke virtual sessions will be offered Oct 14-16. We can't wait to see you online or in person!

LEARN MORE: sciencewriters2026.org

Submit a session proposal for ScienceWriters2026 Propose your great ideas for NASW sessions and plenaries and for CASW’s “Science + Science Writing” panel discussions at ScienceWriters2026. Help make our program relevant and timely, designed by science writers, for science writers.

Today's the day! Help ScienceWriters2026 reflect *your* interests and great ideas.

Submit your session proposal by 11:59pm ET tonight: www.nasw.org/article...

Learn what makes a great session: www.nasw.org/page/ho...

Submit a session proposal for ScienceWriters2026 Propose your great ideas for NASW sessions and plenaries and for CASW’s “Science + Science Writing” panel discussions at ScienceWriters2026. Help make our program relevant and timely, designed by science writers, for science writers.

Tomorrow's the deadline to help ScienceWriters2026 reflect *your* interests. Please share your ideas for in person or virtual sessions.

Submit your session proposal by 11:59pm ET on March 10: www.nasw.org/article...

Learn what makes a great session: www.nasw.org/page/ho...

Submit a session proposal for ScienceWriters2026 Propose your great ideas for NASW sessions and plenaries and for CASW’s “Science + Science Writing” panel discussions at ScienceWriters2026. Help make our program relevant and timely, designed by science writers, for science writers.

SciWri26 dates are here: The ScienceWriters2026 conference in-person events will take place Sept 25-28 in Corvallis, Oregon. Bespoke virtual sessions will be offered Oct 14-16. We can't wait to see you online or in person!

Got an idea for a session? Submit by March 10.