• Winners Announced for 16th Annual DCSWA Newsbrief Award

    For Immediate Release May 1, 2025 Contact: newsbriefaward@gmail.com Winners Announced for 16th Annual DCSWA Newsbrief Award Washington, D.C. — A story investigating the extinction of the woolly mammoth has won […]

  • Agenda Set for DCSWA Professional Development Day 2025!

    DCSWA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 2025 (PDD 2025) George Washington University, Student Center Saturday, May 3, 2025     8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. ET REGISTER AT: https://dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6148947   AGENDA Time Grand Ballroom, […]

  • Registration Now Open for DCSWA Professional Development Day, May 3

    George Washingon University Student Center 800 21st Street, NW, Washington DC, United States

    Professional Development Day (PDD), a career development and networking event for science writers, has been DCSWA’s signature happening since 2006. Every year, over 100 science reporters, PIOs, editors, radio and […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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