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A Mind Mix Conversation with Ed Yong- 9/28/16

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

Come listen to award-winning science writer Ed Yong at this special DCSWA event at Busboys and Poets on 14th and V. The discussion will cover the latest science of microbes and science writing generally. It will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Seating is first come, first serve so make sure you arrive early to secure a seat.

Professional Development Day- Saturday, April 8, 2017!

AAAS headquarters 1200 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for our biggest event of the year! This year, PDD will include sessions on self-editing your work, writing headlines, tips for getting repeat business from your editor, how to successfully brand on social media, how to use 360 videos, and more!

In Conversation About Inclusive Writing

As science writers and communicators, our task is to describe not only science but how it affects our lives and our communities. To do so with respect and precision, particularly when writing about historically disadvantaged groups, it’s vital that we carefully consider the words we choose and their impact. During this one-hour discussion, we’ll hear […]

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Professional Development Day 2022 (In-Person + Virtual)

George Washington University Milken School of Public Health 950 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Register: https://dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-4874175; Attendees can also register on-site. We accept cash, Paypal or Zelle. Professional Development Day, a career development event for science writers, has been DCSWA’s signature event since 2006. Every year, between 100 and 150 science reporters, PIOs, editors, radio and video producers, and freelancers gather for a fun and exciting day of networking and […]

Monkeypox: How Communications Can Prevent Misinformation and Stigma

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The spread of monkeypox (orthopoxvirus), like the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and other infectious diseases, has been accompanied by the spread of much misinformation and unjustified stigmatization of people of particular demographics and backgrounds. This has in turn hindered proper responses to infectious diseases. This webinar on stigma, communications and monkeypox presents a framework […]

Streamline your writing: From pitching to publishing

Zoom Webinar

Register here This virtual panel will help science journalists and PIOs work faster and more efficiently. It will cover all stages of the process, from information gathering to writing and fact-checking. The panelists will offer guidance on how to streamline your workflow, plus time-saving hacks and tips for getting unstuck. Panelists: Bruce Y. Lee (Forbes […]

National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine workshop on “Best Practices for Effective Nutrition Communications”

Join us on September 21, 2022, from 9 am to 4:30 pm ET for a virtual National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) workshop on "Best Practices for Effective Nutrition Communications." This will cover key issues in science, nutrition, and health communications. Our DSCWA Board Member Bruce Y. Lee will open the workshop which […]

Writing About Rare Diseases With Sensitivity and Accuracy

Zoom Webinar

Please join us on the evening of October 13th (time TBD) for a discussion on how to write about rare disease with sensitivity and accuracy. Over 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States. It can be challenging to research and write about these conditions while remaining sensitive to patients' […]

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Telling the Best Stories in Science

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Storytelling is an ancient art—one that predates the written word by millennia. It's also one of the most basic forms of communicating information from one person to another. So why do so many of us struggle to tell the stories of science? What can we do to enhance tension in our stories? Or improve narrative? […]

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The D.C. Science Writers Association is a group of journalists, writers, public information officers (PIOs), and audio and video producers who cover breaking research, science and technology. Our events bring together science writers for socializing, networking, science-based tours and events, and professional development workshops. The D.C. Science Writers Association is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, national origin, or religion. DCSWA does not tolerate harassment of members in any form.