Council for the Advancement of Science Writing

promoting excellence in science news since 1960

Awards & Fellowships Application windows open for 2026 awards and fellowships Science journalists are invited to apply or nominate their colleagues
New Horizons in Science Propose a session for SciWri26 CASW and NASW seek ideas for panels, discussions
Events Check out the investigative science reporting tipsheet A recording and notes from the January Connector Chat are now available
Awards & Fellowships Meet the 2026 SHERFs Six journalists selected for National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships

CASW News

Computer scientist Juan Gilbert to present 14th Patrusky Lecture Distinguished and award-winning computer scientist Juan Gilbert will discuss hack-proof voting and other innovative ways to apply computer science to ...

Awards & Fellowships

Seven journalists awarded fellowships to study science writing Seven journalists who’ve covered science and the environment across the country are headed to graduate programs in science journalism aided by T...

New Horizons in Science

ScienceWriters2026 to take place September 25-28 The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and the National Association of Science Writers (NASW) are pleased to announce that ScienceWriters2...

New Horizons in Science

CASW, NASW accepting session proposals for ScienceWriters2026 The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) and the National Association of Science Writers (NASW), in partnership with Oregon State Uni...

Awards & Fellowships

Meet the 2026 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellows Six journalists have been selected for the 2026 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF) program. The fellowship is a collabo...

Awards & Fellowships

Entry window open for 2026 CASW prizes, fellowships Science journalists are invited to apply or nominate their colleagues for three major science journalism prizes to be awarded by the Council for the A...