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Not yet registered for #SciWri25? There's still time to catch David's talk! Registration closes October 22.

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We're thrilled to announce that David Awschalom of @uchicagopme.bsky.social will present the 13th Patrusky Lecture at #SciWri25! David will de-mystify the peculiarities of quantum physics and look ahead to the ways quantum information science may reshape our everyday lives.

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Join SEJ in Chicago for #SciWri25, the largest annual convening of professional science writers in North America. Our members receive $225 off registration! Learn more: conta.cc/4nKCDcx

Sounds like one for the unofficial field trip list!

The viral Chicago ‘Rat Hole’ almost certainly wasn't made by a rat Researchers used methods from paleontology to analyze the quirky local landmark, created when a rodent of a certain size fell into wet concrete.

🧪Did I really have time for this story? No, I did not, for reasons I'll be sharing soon. Did I absolutely feel compelled to write it anyways? You know I did! A viral mystery solved by science. Read on @sciencenews.bsky.social

Also, I have a new to-do for my trip to Chicago for #SciWri25 next month!

There's just one week left to register for #SciWri25! Join hundreds of your colleagues in Chicago for New Horizons science briefings, @sciencewriters.org professional development sessions, field trips, networking lunches, and more.

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Journalism Has Become More Challenging, for Reporters and Sources Researchers are more reluctant to give interviews since Trump returned to the White House.

Researchers are more reluctant to give interviews since Trump returned to the White House.

Whoo-hoo, congrats @theopennotebook.bsky.social! 🎉

Are you going to #SciWri25 in Chicago in November? IT'S PARTY TIME! Come wish @theopennotebook.bsky.social a happy 15th birthday on Saturday 11/8, 7-10 pm, at the Harp & Fiddle pub in Uptown Park Ridge, ~2 miles from the meeting hotel. Details are under 'meet-ups' in the conference Whova app. 🎂🎉

If you're going to #SciWri25 in Chicago next month, please come celebrate @theopennotebook.bsky.social's 15th birthday with us!

Tomorrow! Don't miss our Connector Chat about covering cuts, changes, and chaos in federal science funding. Featuring @stephaniemlee.bsky.social, @katherinejwu.com, and @scott-delaney.bsky.social.

Can't make it? Register to get the recording and tipsheet after the event.

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✍️Science Writing News Roundup #252 Science Reporting Navigator + Covering Null Results + How to spot predatory journals.

This week in the Science Writing News Roundup: How to cover ongoing chaos in science funding (@sciencewriting.bsky.social) + How to spot predatory journals (@journoresource.bsky.social) + Covering null results (@theopennotebook.bsky.social), and more: sciencewriting.substack.com/p/science-wr... 🧪

Congratulations to @charlespiller.bsky.social for winning the 2025 Victor Cohn Prize! The judges selected Charles for his persistent and meticulous investigations of Alzheimer's disease research for @science.org.

Read more: casw.org/news/charles...

Introducing the Science Reporting Navigator - The Open Notebook The Science Reporting Navigator stands ready to walk you through complex reporting scenarios to integrate science into any beat. The Open Notebook and the Reynolds Journalism Institute are thrilled to...

Every Story is a Science Story. That’s why, with @rjionline.bsky.social, TON has been hard at work developing a free tool to make it easier for journalists on any beat to strengthen their stories by incorporating science. And today, that tool - the Science Reporting Navigator - is live! 🧪

Journalists: What could you do with a year of support to report the health stories that matter most? AHCJ’s fellowships are here to make it happen. Apply today. 📝 healthjournalism.org/fellowships

Connector Chats are back! Join us 10/9 for a discussion about covering chaos in federal science funding, with
@stephaniemlee.bsky.social, @katherinejwu.com, and @scott-delaney.bsky.social.

Can't make it? Register to get the recording and tipsheet after the event.

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🚨 The deadline for applying to the ComSciCon workshop has been extended! Get your apps in by tomorrow, October 7 at 11:59pm ET

CASW Connector Chat: How To Cover Ongoing Chaos in Science Funding - CASW Connector CASW Connector's next Chat comprises top reporters discussing funding cuts and reinstatements, related lawsuits plus database Grant Witness.

On Thursday 10/9, I'll be talking about how I'm covering (or trying to cover!) the chaos in federal research funding, in a webinar hosted by @sciencewriting.bsky.social. In conversation with the brilliant @katherinejwu.com and @scott-delaney.bsky.social. Join us! connector.casw.org/event/casw-c...

Deadline extended! Apply by October 7 at 11:59pm ET!

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CASW Connector Chat: How To Cover Ongoing Chaos in Science Funding - CASW Connector CASW Connector's next Chat comprises top reporters discussing funding cuts and reinstatements, related lawsuits plus database Grant Witness.

Thursday 10/9 at 1 PM Central, @sciencewriting.bsky.social is hosting a webinar on covering scientific funding chaoes with @stephaniemlee.bsky.social @katherinejwu.com and @scott-delaney.bsky.social.

Sign up: connector.casw.org/event/casw-c...

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Please join the National Association of Science Writers in congratulating the winners of the 2025 NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards: www.nasw.org/article...

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Come join me for the national Science Writers meeting in Chicago! Discounted registration ends tomorrow. #SciWri25

DEAL ALERT: Take advantage of early bird rates for #SciWri25! For writers, editors, authors, journalists, institutional writers, communications managers, students, and anyone working to translate science for the non-scientist. Join us.

Early bird rates end tomorrow, Oct. 1

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Reminder: Early bird registration for #SciWri25 ends tomorrow! Prices jump October 2.

Don't forget: Applications for the 2025 ComSciCon-SciWri workshop are due this Friday, 10/3!

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In addition to the ScienceWriters 2025 programming, participants will receive hands-on training and mentorship, publishing an original piece by the end of the workshop. Travel support is available for selected participants!

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ComSciCon-SciWri 2025 Welcome!ApplicationConference ProgramSponsorsCode of Conduct Welcome! Who does CSC-SW25 serve?Are you a science researcher or medical student interested in a career in science communication an…

Are you a #STEM researcher interested in developing your #scicomm skills, network, and publication portfolio?

Apply to the 8th annual ComSciCon-SciWri workshop (November 7-9), associated with the #SciWri2025 conference in Chicago, IL!

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Apply by Oct. 3!

🎉 Congrats to longtime CASW board member @deborahb.bsky.social for being inducted into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame!

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Sponsor ScienceWriters, the largest convening of science communicators in North America. Chicago - Nov. 7-10

Opportunities start at just $350! sciencewriters2025.org/sponsor/

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