Joint Happy Hour with DCSWA & American Physical Society (APS) Press!

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

On Monday, November 20th at 5:30 pm, join us for a happy hour hosted by DCSWA and the American Physical Society (APS) at APS's Division of Fluid Dynamics meeting at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Register here: https://dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-5444414  DCSWA members are invited to mingle with press registrants for the DFD meeting over complimentary beer, wine, […]

‘Women in Science Now’ book signing (plus discounted holiday shopping & prizes for DCSWA members!)

Because Science 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us at Because Science on Saturday, December 2nd from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. DCSWA member Lisa M. P. Munoz will be signing her new book Women in Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity. DCSWA members who attend will receive a 10% off coupon for holiday shopping and can take part in an in-store scavenger hunt to […]

DCSWA Holiday Party 2023!

Busboys and Poets, 14th & V 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

On Saturday, December 9th from 7pm-10pm, join us at Busboys and Poets 14th and V for a fun evening of food and drinks with your fellow science communicators. Mingle and meet friends new and old! Your ticket gets you two (2) drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available), lots of tasty food, and three hours of serious merriment. DCSWA […]

Happy Hour @ Calico DC!

Calico DC 50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a happy hour at Calico DC (50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001) starting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17th.  No registration needed, hope to see you there!  

Professional Development Boot Camp with Jamie Zvirzdin

If you’re serious about science writing, do not miss this opportunity to level up your writing skills, network with other science writers, and glean industry secrets about the publishing world. Whether you’re just starting out or need a jump-start to keep going, this eight-day informative boost, led by award-winning Johns Hopkins instructor Jamie Zvirzdin, will […]

What Should Global Climate Justice Mean?

Zoom Webinar

Register to attend the *free* panel HERE. DCSWA will be hosting a panel on climate justice at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 24th. The term "climate justice" is widely used — for instance in the United Nations Paris Agreement on Climate of 2015 — but it's far from clear what it concretely means. The typical […]

Pizza social at Sonny’s in DC

Sonny's Pizza

On Thursday, February 8th, starting at 6:00 pm, come grab a slice with fellow DCSWA members, and bring along friends who are considering joining! Sonny’s is just 4 blocks from the Columbia Heights metro stop. *There will be dairy free and gluten free pizza, for those with dietary restrictions! 

The Future of SciComm: A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins

Dr. Francis Collins was the longest-serving Director in the history of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — from 2009 to 2021 — spanning three Presidential administrations, giving him a unique perspective on the importance and future of science communication. On Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30 pm join DCSWA for a virtual Q&A with Dr. […]

DCSWA member Ryan Prior in conversation with Susannah Fox about his book The Long Haul

People's Book

Join DCSWA member Ryan Prior at People's Book in Takoma Park, Maryland on Saturday, March 23 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.  RSVP here: https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/long-haul/ To the world’s public health authorities, Covid-19 would be either a deadly disease for some or a simple respiratory illness for most, its symptoms clearing up in just a matter of […]

DCSWA Happy Hour @ Calico DC

Calico DC 50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a happy hour at Calico DC (50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001) starting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 26th. DCSWA will be at 2 large picnic tables on the lower patio. No registration needed, hope to see you there!