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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 13h

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

D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 2d

Feel like driving a Mario Kart-inspired system that tracks data on self-driving vehicles? Or observing an underwater AI-powered drone that photographs oysters in a neutral buoyancy tank?

Register: 🔗 umdrightnow.umd.edu/media-adviso...

MEDIA ADVISORY: AI for Public Good: UMD Demo Day… | UMD Right Now

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 2d

Address: 1759 Columbia Rd NW Washington DC 20009. Registration is required, and tickets are $15: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6308918

D.C. Science Writers Association - Crafting Party at Because Science

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 3d

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

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 5d

Upcoming afternoon dates: Oct. 24 and Nov. 28 at 2 PM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0yS1sKcNQOOVHES6F-JeRQ#/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Friday Afternoon DCSWAG. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 5d

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

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 5d

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

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 15d

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/

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 15d

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

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 15d

Upcoming afternoon dates: Sep. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 28 at 2 PM. Register here: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Friday Afternoon DCSWAG. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 15d

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...

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 19d

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

Net-Zero Data Centers: How to Mitigate Enviro, Energy Impacts

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 21d

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

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 21d

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

D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 21d

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

D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · 21d

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

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · Sep 2

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.

D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · Aug 12

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/

D.C. Science Writers Association @dcswa.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SWAG Meeting #1. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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