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Science journalist. Loves writing about the life-sciences. Fascinated by diseases & a sucker for cosy murder mysteries. I also write informational fiction STEM picture books. NASW Awards Committee Co-chair. UW SJMC & CMP alum. Go Badgers!
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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
March is full of amazing opportunities for picture book creatives!
If you meet the requirements for each, you can enter BOTH #PBParty and #PBRisingStars. 🎉
Good luck, everyone. ✨✨✨
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Since this is the FINAL year of PB Rising Stars, we need help making sure every eligible applicant knows about our program. So spread the word! Tag a friend-tell them to apply now!
With just one week left in the application period, we need YOU to comment, tag, and share!
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Ready to run for office? Want to work with a committed group of creative volunteers? We'd love to hear from you. There are two ways to nominate yourself for the 2026 National Association of Science Writers board elections.
Learn more about nominations+ board service:
Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉
This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here!
You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
This is very exciting! Can’t wait!
While we do accept self-published work such a blog posts, a social media thread would not qualify for the award categories.
Now’s the time to submit an entry! 🏆
The deadline for NASW’s #SciWriAwards is THIS SUNDAY, Feb 1.
You can submit your own work or nominate a fellow science writer. Details 👇🏼
Just under two weeks left folks! Submit your own work or nominate a fellow science writer! 🏆
#SciWriAwards
Looking to submit to the Science in Society Journalism Awards? Have questions? We've got you covered with our FAQs! ✨
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Have you checked out the latest installment of the Science Writing News Roundup? Lots of great opportunities, including NASW‘s #SciWriAwards 🏆
The awards are open to global applicants, and NASW membership is not requred. Deadline to apply is Feb 1!
Have a piece from 2025 you are especially proud of? 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 by February 1, 2026:
Enter! Enter! 🏆🏆
Global outlets and institutions are eligible and membership is not required.
Deadline: Feb 1
#SciWriAwards
A graphic of a person holding a The Sick Times tote bag while wearing black Chuck Taylors and wide-legged pants. The text reads, “We are hiring. Podcast + social media producer. Join our remote part-time team. Revive our weekly podcast, Still Here. Help expand our social media presence. Assist with other editorial tasks.”
Black text on a purple background reads, “The Sick Times. Potential podcast and social media producer duties include: * Coordinating with editors to plan a “season two” (and beyond) of the podcast Still Here, including potential adaptations to the podcast’s schedule and editorial, social, and promotional strategy; * Planning regular episodes, booking guests, and writing interview questions and scripts, with room for occasional special/themed episodes based on interest; * Recording and editing podcast audio (experience with Riverside.fm, Adobe Audition, Audacity, or a similar tool preferred); * * * Uploading podcast episodes on our RSS feed and website and writing accompanying blurbs;”
Black text on a purple background reads, “The Sick Times. Potential podcast and social media producer duties include: * Editing podcast transcripts for clarity; * Coordinating with our engagement editor to produce short videos from podcast recordings to share on our social media channels; * Producing other short videos based on web stories; * Contributing to coverage of major Long COVID and IACC research events, such as scientific meetings and online symposia; * Writing and editing web stories based on interest and capacity.
Black text on a purple background reads, “The Sick Times. An ideal applicant will have experience covering science and health topics in addition to audio and video production. We strongly encourage applicants who have personal experience with Long COVID and related diseases, as well as applicants with other marginalized identities, to apply. We’re open to international applicants who can be available for occasional meetings on U.S. time zones and who live in countries supported by Gusto, the HR platform that our fiscal sponsor uses. To apply: Please send your resume and a brief email (3-4 paragraphs) detailing your applicable experience and work samples to editors@thesicktimes.org by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 20. Include “podcast producer application” in the subject line. We will not review any applications that were drafted with AI.:”
The Sick Times is looking for a new podcast and social media producer to join our remote team part-time!
This producer will revive our weekly podcast, Still Here, help expand our social media presence, and assist with other editorial tasks.
Deadline: Jan 20
Details: bit.ly/4prJkjy
Yes indeed! English-language works from global outlets and institutions are eligible for the awards. Works first published/broadcast between Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2025 are eligible for the current awards cycle.
The Science in Society Journalism Awards & Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards are open until Feb 1. If you're reflecting upon your own work, or have been moved by the work of another, please consider submitting to the awards.
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#SciWriAwards @sciencewriters.org
Oh my gosh! This is wonderful!
DEAL ALERT: Thinking of joining the #SciWri community and becoming an NASW member? Save $$ by applying before January 5 when our introductory rates for new members increase for 2026. Visit www.nasw.org/join to learn more and apply.
WINTER PROJECT ALERT: Enter your best work from 2025 in the National Association of Science Writers' Science in Society Journalism Awards or Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards by February 1, 2026. Discounted entry fees for members. Membership not required:
We're working on a brief write-up of this event and would love to hear from readers/community members who watched, particularly anyone with personal experience and/or expertise in Lyme! Email/signal info in my bio.
Planning to submit to NASW's Science in Society Journalism Awards? 🏆🏆
Do you have questions?
Chances are, we've got you covered! Find the answers to the most common questions here: www.nasw.org/page/nasw-sc...
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The National Association of Science Writers once again welcome entries for our journalism awards and our institutional writing awards. Submit #SciWriAwards nominations on behalf of yourself, peers, colleagues, or mentees by February 1, 2026: www.nasw.org/article...
You can win a prize for writing done as a #media relations pro, or #PIO for college or #research ctr. (Also for #journalism) Apply!!!
A full list of the organizations that are eligible to enter the National Association of Science Writers award programs at member rates.
3. Entry fee change: Non-member entry fee is $75/entry, on par with other entry fees for other awards. Member entry fee is $20/entry & represents a $55 discount that's also available to orgs pictured below. For membership rates, incl. hardship and international rates: www.nasw.org/page/how-joi...
2. Requesting Generative AI Disclosures from all entrants: Consistent w/NASW’s statement on Gen AI, any content that's generated entirely by AI, without human oversight — by the bylined author(s)/producer(s) or through the editorial process — will not be considered in this awards competition.
✨New this year✨
1. Science Reporting is now Science News: The category has been renamed to "Science News" to better reflect the focus and intent of the category.
Complete rules & detailed category descriptions can be found here: nasw.org/scienceinsociety
#SciWriAwards Alert 🏆! It's that time of the year again! NASW's Science in Society Journalism Awards and the Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards are now open until Feb. 1.
Submit your best work, or nominate a fellow science writer!
www.nasw.org/article/subm...
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