We had lots of fun last night at our happy hour in Sonny's Pizza. Thanks to everyone for coming to this event!
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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).
Don't forget to register using this link: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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.
📍Closest metro station is Foggy Bottom on the orange-blue-silver lines.
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
...to showcase their musical gifts in 7 minutes or less. Join the duck side! 🦆
Registration details: coming soon.
Mic session sign-up: 🔗 docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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...
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
