The National Association of Science Writers has recognized outstanding investigative journalism with the 2020 Science in Society Journalism Awards. The award-winning entries include 'Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom,' 'Cigarette Butts Are Everywhere,' and 'The Confession.'
The National Association of Science Writers has honored the winners of the 2020 Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards for their exceptional science writing. Miles Hatfield from NASA won in the long-form category with 'A Shot in the Dark: Chasing the Aurora From the World's Northernmost Rocket Range.' Marshall from the University o...
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) is conducting a survey to gather data about reporters' experiences seeking information on the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization aims to increase transparency about information access and facilitate the free flow of science news during this critical period.
The National Association of Science Writers awarded prizes in seven categories, including She Has Her Mother's Laugh by Carl Zimmer, In the Land of Quakes by Michelle Donahue, Scientists think Alabama's sewage problem has caused a tropical parasite by Arielle Duhaime-Ross, and Surrendering to Rising Seas by Jen Schwartz. Winners receiv...
The National Association of Science Writers has honored the winners of its 2019 Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards, recognizing exceptional science writing produced on behalf of an institution. The awards ceremony took place during the ScienceWriters2019 meeting, with $2,000 cash prizes awarded to the top winners.
Elaine Vitone wins $2,000 award for 'Cut Off,' a compelling narrative about severe depression in adolescents. The National Association of Science Writers established the Excellence in Institutional Writing Award to recognize high-caliber science writing produced on behalf of institutions.
The 2017 Science in Society Journalism Awards honored winners for their investigative reports on topics such as the world's most expensive fish, corporate-funded research, and antibiotic resistance. The awards aim to encourage critical work that considers social effects and ethical problems associated with scientific findings.
The National Association of Science Writers announced the winners of its 2015 Science in Society Journalism Awards, recognizing outstanding reporting on science and society. Winners include Judy Foreman for her book A Nation in Pain: Healing Our Biggest Health Problem, and Erik Vance for his article Why Nothing Works.
The 2014 Science in Society Award winners, sponsored by the National Association of Science Writers, include Sheri Fink for her book 'Five Days At Memorial' and Amy Harmon for her article 'A Race to Save the Orange'. The awards recognize critical reporting about the sciences and their impact on society.
The National Association of Science Writers has awarded $2,500 to investigative journalists who reported on the impact of science on society. The winners include authors of books like 'Panic Virus' that shed light on vaccine controversies and environmental issues.
The 2011 Science in Society Journalism Awards honored Maryn McKenna, Katy Butler, Barbara Moran, and Charles Homans for their critical reporting on MRSA, climate change, nuclear power, and more. The awards celebrate innovative work that considers the social effects of science.
The winners of the 2010 Science in Society Journalism Awards were announced, honoring outstanding investigative reporting on science and its impact on society. Susan Cohen and Christine Cosgrove won for their book
The winners of the 2009 Science in Society Journalism Awards are Alison Bass, Jason Felch and Maura Dolan, Michael J. Berens and Ken Armstrong, and Pamela Ronald, who received $2,500 cash prizes for their investigative reporting on topics such as pharmaceutical industry manipulation, DNA-based forensic evidence, and genetic engineering.