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nwscience.org is the public-facing site of the Northwest Science Writers Association, a membership organization for science writers in the Pacific Northwest. It works as a bulletin board for the group's activities: upcoming events, workshops, career awards, member book launches, and a running feed of members' published work. If you want to know what NSWA is doing, who its members are, or how to attend an event, this is the place to look. It is not a news outlet or a portfolio site — the content is organizational news and event listings.
What the site covers
The homepage is organized around dated announcements and member activity rather than evergreen articles. The main content types are:
- Events and workshops — listings with dates, times, venues, and RSVP instructions. Examples from the page include an "Intro to Navigation" workshop (maps, compasses, and surroundings), a July Happy Hour: Paint 'n Sip at Stoup Brewing Co on Capitol Hill, and a Summer Science Salon at a private rooftop in the Roosevelt neighborhood.
- Book launches — member-authored book events. The featured example is Roberta Kwok's Lost in Curiosity: Field Notes from Scientists' Adventures into the Unknown, launching July 21 at 7:00pm at Third Place Books, Ravenna, followed by drinks at Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine.
- Career Development Awards — the page states applications for two NSWA Career Development Awards open August 29th to September 26th, 2025, aimed at members who want to advance their careers but lack the budget.
- Member work feed (#nswasciwire) — short summaries linking to recent member publications, such as pieces on hiking through burn zones, a University of Washington Bothell "living lab" capstone story, and a piece on the Takahē bird.
Who it's for
Two audiences are served by the same pages:
| Audience | What they get |
|---|---|
| Science writers and journalists in the Northwest | Professional development (workshops, awards), networking (happy hours, salons), and visibility for published work through the member feed |
| General public and event-goers | Free public events such as the Third Place Books launch, with RSVP details and venue information |
The book launch listing explicitly says the event is "free and open to the public," with RSVP "highly recommended in advance" for updates. The page does not state membership costs, dues, or any login requirement, so treat membership terms as something to confirm directly with the organization rather than assume from the site.
How to use it
- Check the event listings first. Each entry gives a date, time, and venue, so you can decide whether to attend without contacting anyone.
- Follow the RSVP instructions where given. For the book launch, the page directs readers to RSVP for the Third Place Books event and separately register for the post-event gathering at Harissa, where "first drink is on NSWA."
- Watch the awards window. If you are a member considering the Career Development Awards, note the August 29–September 26, 2025 application period — the page gives the dates but not the application mechanics, so plan to check back or ask the association for the submission process.
- Browse #nswasciwire to see what members are publishing and to find examples of the kind of science writing the group promotes.
One practical caution: the page mixes events from different years (a 2025 awards cycle alongside 2026 happy hour and salon dates), so confirm a specific event's date before making plans.