Huge thanks to our book authors, Lindsay Cordero & Melanie D.G. Kaplan, for yesterday's talk about the role that dogs have played in scientific efforts. If you missed the webinar, check out our YouTube channel to find the complete video recording. Watch the video: 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjjm...

Upcoming webinar: Join us on Monday, December 1 at 7 PM for a book talk on the intersection between dogs and science, with a special focus on one doggo profession: truffle hunting. Register: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We had a great time tonight with everyone who came to our happy hour for federal workers. See you next time, ducks 🦆!

Upcoming event: Join us on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 3-5 PM at the Reservoir Park Recreation Center playground to mingle and chat about science writing while the kids roam free. Light snacks will be provided for the kids, and in case of bad weather, the gathering will move to an indoor spot.

Upcoming event: Join us for a joint happy hour with local scientists and federal workers on Wednesday, November 12, at Ris from 5:30-7:30 PM. Network with fellow science writers, local scientists, and federal workers, and enjoy reduced price cocktails and bar bites.

It’s official! 🔔 Registration is open for our annual holiday party to be held on Friday, December 5 in Busboys and Poets. Get your tickets while they last: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6415252

Save the date for DCSWA's annual holiday party 🎉 : on Friday, December 5, we'll gather in Busboys and Poets for a night of fun conversations, drinks and good food. This year, following our tradition to host a book giveaway, we'll be introducing an open mic session for members...

Science journalists: the Uproot Project is hosting a series of events on environmental reporting in Washington, DC, from October 20–23, with a special focus on trust in the media. Full lineup and registration information here: 🔗 sej.org/calendar/upr...

Update: this event has been cancelled.

Snaps from Thursday night’s Quacktoberfest! 🦆🍻 Thanks for coming out to gather with us. For more events like this, become a DCSWA member to access the Quacker newsletter: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us

Upcoming event: experience the future of AI at the University of Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM, including interactive demos from safer autonomous vehicles to sustainable oyster populations.

Upcoming event: Join us on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 3-4 PM at Because Science for a crafting party. We’ll be creating collages from electronic waste for roughly an hour and then head to a nearby restaurant for some food.

Are you enjoying the benefits of networking with DMV science writers and want to become part of our community? Consider becoming a DCSWA member, which includes access to our exclusive newsletter, jobs board, social events, and more perks! Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us

Upcoming event: Join us on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 6-8 PM at Prost DC for some Bavarian-themed foods and drinks along with our friends from ASJA, SEJ, and NASW. Registration is not required, and the closest metro station is Gallery Place-Chinatown. 📍Address: 919 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Let's stay in check with our Science Writing Accountability Group. Join us for any of the dates below. Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bZxK58h7TkeC33eA3iVdkQ#/registration

Our first hike of the Fall 🍂 yesterday went AWESOME! Thanks to our local geologist and tour guide Callan Bentley for all the fun and learning. Check out his YouTube channel for more: 🔗 www.youtube.com/@callanbentley

We had a great time yesterday at Crooked Run Fermentation with our friends from the Johns Hopkins University Science Writing Program. If you're interested in building community for DMV science writers, partner with us: 🔗 dcswa.org/contact-us/

Are you enjoying the benefits of networking with DMV science writers and want to become part of our community? Consider becoming a DCSWA member, which includes access to our exclusive newsletter, jobs board, social events, and more perks! Join us today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us

Let's stay in check with our Science Writing Accountability Group. Join us for any of the dates below. Upcoming morning dates: Oct. 10 and Nov 14. at 11:00 AM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Ramboll invites reporters to a webinar on Sept. 24 at 1 PM ET about its forthcoming white paper on ways to mitigate the environmental footprint of data centers, which will include a Q&A with the paper's author. Register: 🔗c.ramboll.com/net-zero-data-centers-how-to-mitigate-enviro-energy-impacts

Our Thursday night speakers for the Science Writing on Substack panel taught us some lessons learned from their experience on the emerging newsletter platform. Missed the event? Watch the full recording: 🔗 lnkd.in/epaGw_QB Enjoying our community? Join DCSWA today: 🔗 lnkd.in/gAW8i6dR

Join DCSWA on Thursday, Sept. 25 at Crooked Run Fermentation from 6-8 PM for a social event with the Johns Hopkins Science Writing Program. You'll meet alumni, current students, and faculty of the program. More details: 🔗 lnkd.in/eXwMruq3

Thanks to those who joined our Science Writing Accountability Group (SWAG) session the other Friday. More to come: Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/ei_Vrx8h Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/edFReXSK

Our Science Writing Accountability Group is in full swing this month! Sessions are available on Friday mornings and afternoons. Register for a Friday morning session: 🔗 lnkd.in/eqT3yYfY Register for a Friday afternoon session: 🔗 lnkd.in/e6ywyApP

Last Thursday, in a conversation between DCSWA board member Chiungwei Huang and speaker Alaina G. Levine, our members had the opportunity to learn how to leverage networking, professional societies and personal branding to land a new job or build your unicorn career.

Upcoming webinar: Join us on August 28 at 7 PM for a fireside chat and Q&A with Alaina G. Levine, where you can ask about uncovering hidden jobs in the current climate and creating Your Unicorn Career. Register: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tLQDcOdnRAe372LljSgZaQ#/registration

We had a fun time yesterday at the Ice Cream Jubilee. See you at our next social, ducks! 🦆

We had a great conversation last night with author Sadie Dingfelder about her book "Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination." If you missed it, you can now watch the full webinar on YouTube: 🔗 youtu.be/bH16wQ1_028?si=PGY-rJUOlzekeoxm

Resource: for those interested in pursuing an academic degree in science communication, check out our full guide to programs in the DMV area. Read our latest blog: 🔗 dcswa.org/a-guide-to-pursuing-science-communication-higher-education-in-the-dmv/

Announcing the first Science Writing Accountability Group meeting: Join us on Friday, August 15 from 11 AM-1 PM via Zoom to work on our writing projects in a welcoming environment. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vNObZmgmTFS_XxahJOts3w#/registration

New ice cream social date: join us on Thursday, August 14 at 5:30 PM for some delicious scoops and fun people. The first 25 individuals to arrive will get free ice cream. Location: Ice Cream Jubilee - Navy Yard, 301 Water St SE # 105.

Upcoming webinar (rescheduled): join us on Wednesday, August 13 from 7-8:15 PM for a book talk on a fascinating look at neurodiversity and the science of subjective experience. Register: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jnvop1QdRcm0h4hALLkA1w#/registration

Events reminder for the week of 7/28: join us on Thursday, July 31 at 6 PM at the Ice Cream Jubilee - Navy Yard for some delicious scoops and fun people. The first 25 ducks 🦆 to arrive will get free ice cream.📍 Address: 301 Water St SE #105.

Upcoming webinar: join us on Thursday, September 18 from 7-8 PM to learn how to use Substack to share news about science, medicine, health, and technology. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xDYXl3xhTXGrfdg3YyNAgw#/registration

Hi ducks! We had fun with you tonight at the Board Room in Dupont Circle! 🎲 Next week, we’ll see you at the Ice Cream Jubilee in Navy Yard.

Upcoming social event: join us on Thursday, July 31 at 6 PM for some delicious scoops and fun people. The first 25 individuals to arrive will get free ice cream! Location: Ice Cream Jubilee - Navy Yard, 301 Water St SE # 105.

Did you enjoy 'Learning from the Legend of Zelda' and want to see more science talks from DCSWA? Let us know in the comments what subjects you're interested in learning about. 💬

Upcoming social event: join us at the Board Room DC for some drinks and a fun game night on Thursday, July 24 at 6 PM. This venue serves drinks only, but outside food is allowed. 📍 Location: 1737 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, D.C. Nearest metro station is Dupont Circle.

We enjoyed hosting our science talk 'Learning from the Legend of Zelda' with mechanical engineer Ryan Sochol from the University of Maryland. For those members who couldn't attend today, we'll be sending the video recording over the next Quacker. ✉️ Join DCSWA today: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/join-us

Happening this week: Learning from the 'Legend of Zelda,' an engineering science talk on Thursday at noon via Zoom. Don't forget to register to add the meeting information to your calendar. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XxWr1DqMTa2dTWclSDvM1A

Happy sunday from the DCSWA Board of Directors! We can’t wait to share the exciting events we have planned for you this Summer.

📸About today’s happy hour! We had a blast chatting with you while we enjoyed some delicious pizza and drinks at Sonny’s. Comment below👇🏼which pizza was the tastiest.

Upcoming Science Talk: Ryan Sochol, a UMD mechanical engineering associate professor will share how the 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' can be used as a basis to teach machine design to engineering students. Register: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XxWr1DqMTa2dTWclSDvM1A#/registration

Join geologist (and DCSWA Board Member) Leanne Wiberg on June 21 for a tour along Constitution Avenue NW, and learn about the stones that make up the historic buildings of DC. The tour is limited to 14 members, and there are few spots left. Register here: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6223489

Last Thursday, DCSWA members attended the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Awards Ceremony, which honored a scientist, an innovative company, and a trusted community advocate for their role in developing lenacapavir—the first HIV drug to offer long-lasting protection from infection.

Happening this Thursday: we hope to see you there, ducks! 🦆

Join the AAAS to celebrate the winners of the Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award. Ceremony begins at 4:00 PM and a reception will follow at 5:30 PM. Register and type DCSWA as your affiliation. 📍 Address: 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005 Registration: 🔗 shorturl.at/JuoWz

🔔 Job Alert: there are 10+ new listings in the DCSWA job board. Check them out using the link below. Signing into your account will be required. Access the Job Board: 🔗 dcswa.org/current-job-listings/ Post a New Job: 🔗 dcswa.org/jobs-post-a-notice/

DCSWA 🦆 Members: Join us on June 26 at Sonny's Pizza. There will be dairy free and gluten free options for those with dietary restrictions. No registration required. 📍Sonny’s Pizza is a few blocks from the Columbia Heights metro station. Address: 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010.

Update on @dcswa.bsky.social Professional Development Day (Sat. 5/3). Keynote to be Roy Grinker, prof of anthropology & intl aff at @gwu1821.bsky.social, who'll explore underlying causes of mental illness stigma in "Nobody’s Normal: Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness." Register at dcswa.org.