Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
| Abbreviation | CASW |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1960 |
| Type | NGO |
| EIN 13-1953314 | |
| Legal status | 501(c)3 foundation |
President | Alan Boyle |
The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) is a global non-profit foundation supporting scientists and journalists. It develops and funds programs to improve writing about science, technology, medicine, and the environment.
History
National Association of Science Writers
Programs
CASW provides educational programs and funds awards to raise the quality of science writing.[2]
New Horizons in Science
New Horizons in Science is a program of educational briefings on emerging scientific research and issues and science story ideas.[2]
Graduate School Fellowships
CASW's Taylor/Blakeslee Fellowship Program supports at least four fellowships for graduate students in science writing.[2]
William L. Laurence Scholarship Fund in Science Writing [3]
"A separate $99,640 grant was awarded to the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, Inc., to train reporters for black, Spanish‐language, American Indian and Asian‐American newspapers, magazines and broadcast stations during the next year."[4]
Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting
The Victor Cohn Prize was established in 2000. It is given to honor a writer for work that, "has made a profound and lasting contribution to public awareness and understanding of critical advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being".[2]
" He was a founder of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing."[5]
CASW Showcase
The CASW showcase is website that shares and critiques award-winning science stories.[2]
Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for a Young Science Journalist
This award is given to young science writers to recognizie "outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science."[2]
Awards, recognition
In 2003 the National Science Board honored CASW with a Public Service Award "for its achievement in bringing together scientists and science writers for the purpose of improving the quality of science news reaching the public."[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "History : Council for the Advancement of Science Writing". casw.org. Retrieved 2020-09-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Council for the Advancement of Science Writing". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2020-09-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Laurence Honored by Science Groups". The New York Times. 1964-01-21. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ↑ "Mental Health Institute Sets $5‐Million in Minority Grants". The New York Times. 1974-07-21. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ↑ "Victor Edward Cohn, 80, Science Reporter". The New York Times. 2000-02-17. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
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