• Building Stones Tour: June 21 (free)

    Join geologist (and DCSWA Board Member) Leanne Wiberg in a walk along Constitution Avenue NW. Leanne will offer insights into the history and geography of that well-used stretch of roadway. We will learn about the varied types of building stones we encounter and come to appreciate how these building blocks of DC have changed over time. […]

  • Pizza Social at Sonny’s in DC

    Sonny's Pizza 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Come grab a slice with fellow DCSWA members, and bring along friends who are considering joining! There will be dairy free and gluten free pizza, for those with dietary differences. Sonny’s is just 4 blocks from the Columbia Heights metro stop. No registration required.

  • Talk: Learning from the ‘Legend of Zelda’

    Zoom Webinar

    Just a few months after the game’s release, Ryan Sochol, a University of Maryland associate professor in mechanical engineering, launched “The Legend of Zelda: A Link to Machine Design.” The course began in Fall 2023 to provide undergraduate students with an uncommon opportunity to gain experience designing, prototyping, and testing new types of vehicles, robots, […]

  • Social Event: Happy Hour & Board Games

    Board Room 1737 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Come enjoy beverages with the DCSWA community and, if you're so inspired, play some board games! Our next social event is at the Board Room DC in DuPont Circle. This venue serves drinks only but outside food is allowed.  Location: Board Room DC, 1737 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC Date/Time: Thursday, July 24, 6:00pm to […]

  • Social Event: Ice Cream

    Ice Cream Jubilee Navy Yard 301 Water St SE # 105, Washington, DC, United States

    Free ice cream for the first 25 people who show up! If the weather is nice, we'll sit by the waterfront and mingle.  Location: Ice Cream Jubilee at Navy Yard Date/Time: Thursday, July 31, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

  • Create Your Unicorn Career in SciComm – Even in a Crisis

    Even in a challenging economy, you can find unique career possibilities and land jobs! Join us for a fireside chat and Ask Me Anything with Alaina G. Levine, professional speaker, science writer, career coach to science writers, and author of Networking for Nerds and Create Your Unicorn Career (forthcoming). Ask her anything about uncovering hidden […]

  • CANCELED – Crafting Party at Because Science

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

    Our next in-person social will be a crafting party at Because Science! You may remember the venue from our space painting event in 2023 — this time we’ll be creating collages from electronic waste! We’ll spend about an hour collaging and then head to a nearby restaurant for lunch. Space is limited to 15 participants […]

    $15
  • Science Writing on Substack

    Zoom Talk

    Join the D.C. Science Writers Association (DCSWA) on Thursday, Sept. 18 to learn how to use Substack to share news about science, medicine, health, and technology. This free online Zoom webinar will include a panel of leading science writers and communicators who will provide insight about how they got started on Substack and are using the platform to share news with followers.

  • Joint Happy Hour with JHU Science Writing Program

    Join us for a joint happy hour with Johns Hopkins University's Science Writing Program on Thursday, September 25 at Crooked Run Fermentation from 6:00-8:00 PM. Meet new science writers and enjoy the venue's menu, which includes ciders, seltzers, natural wines, NY style pizza and wings. Closest metro station is NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave in […]

  • November Social Hour at Ris

    Join us for a joint happy hour with local scientists and federal workers on Wednesday, November 12, at Ris from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Network with fellow science writers, local scientists, and federal workers.  Enjoy reduced price cocktails and bar bites. DCSWA will provide some snacks. Closest metro station is Foggy Bottom on the orange-blue-silver lines. Address: […]