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.
| Abbreviation | CASW |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1960 |
| Type | NGO |
| EIN 13-1953314 | |
| Legal status | 501(c)3 foundation |
President | Alan Boyle |
History
editIncorporated in 1960 as a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) educational organization, CASW held its first meeting in January 1960. Limited to 25 members, the Council funds projects to educate science writers.[1]
Programs
editCASW provides educational programs and funds awards to raise the quality of science writing.[2]
New Horizons in Science
editNew Horizons in Science is a program of educational briefings on emerging scientific research and issues and science story ideas.[2]
Graduate School Fellowships
editCASW's Taylor/Blakeslee Fellowship Program supports at least four fellowships for graduate students in science writing.[2]
The William L. Laurence Scholarship Fund in Science Writing honored a retired New York Times science writer.[3] The Times also reported, "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
editCohn was a founder of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing.[5] 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]
CASW Showcase
editThe CASW showcase is website that shares and critiques award-winning science stories.[2]
Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for a Young Science Journalist
editThis award is given to young science writers to recognize "outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science."[2]
Awards, recognition
editIn 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "History : Council for the Advancement of Science Writing". casw.org. Archived from the original on August 5, 2009. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Council for the Advancement of Science Writing". www.guidestar.org. Archived from the original on June 18, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Laurence Honored by Science Groups". The New York Times. January 21, 1964. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Mental Health Institute Sets $5-Million in Minority Grants". The New York Times. July 21, 1974. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Victor Edward Cohn, 80, Science Reporter". The New York Times. February 17, 2000. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 19, 2020.