Northwest Science Writers Association

SANDSWA + NSWA October 28 Trivia Night

NSWA and the San Diego Science Writers Association (SANDSWA) are hosting an online science trivia night on Thursday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m. PT. Play as an individual or team!

The Craft and Humor of Science Writing With Mary Roach

Join us for a Zoom conversation with “America’s funniest science writer” Mary Roach on Wednesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. Pacific.

Best of the Northwest Science Writing Awards Now Open

Apply for cash awards in either the institutional writing or journalism categories. Deadline is November 15.

Submit Your Work

Northwest Science Multimedia Showcase

This showcase celebrates photographs, audio, video, and other multimedia content published by our members this past year. Deadline to submit is November 15.

Submit Your Work

A Science Game Show Success

On September 22, we nerded out live and by livestream during Matters of Gravity, our first-ever NPR-style, science game show at Peddler Brewing.

Watch the Recording

Congrats to our 2021 Career Development Award winners!

NSWA is pleased to announce that independent journalists Robin Donovan and Britany Robinson will receive funding to advance their science communication careers.

Learn more

COVID-19 Coverage and Economic Resources for NSWA Members

NSWA is supporting its members during this public health emergency by collecting resources to help those writing about the pandemic and those suffering economic hardship from its consequences.

Go to the Resource List