Reporters, freelancers, university science writers, students and others interested in science -- together, we make up the Northern California Science Writers Association with some 250 members. Our web site includes information about NCSWA (pronounced NICK SWA), our activities, our officers, and how to become a member. Welcome, please indulge your curiosity, and we appreciate your feedback.

May 20, 2008: Asia's Vanishing Wildlife: How the demand for bear bile is threatening an
endangered species

Please join the Northern California Science Writers Association for a special lecture by Jill Robinson, Founder and CEO of the Animals Asia Foundation, and Dr. Eric Busch of Bearbilefacts.org, an expert on the medicinal value of bear bile and synthetic alternatives

NCSWHAT, the November 2007 NCSWA newsletter, reports on our plans for our annual holiday dinner, introduces some new members, and lists deadlines for a number of upcoming meetings and professional opportunities.

Stem Cell Research: Where Is It Going? Where Is It Taking Us? A report on last year's NCSWA panel discussion exploring the promises and perils of stem cell research.

Brain Food: Check out our menu of past dinner meeting speakers.

New Members' Entrance

Please use the username: members

and the old password you normally used... you can figure it out you are smart.

Job Listing Service
Looking for a communications professional to join your staff or take on a contract assignment? We will announce your position to our members.

NCSWA's quarterly dinners included this December 2005 holiday event, an evening when old friends reconnected and the energy from new acquaintances and connections warmed our San Francisco venue. Photos are by Michael Barnes.

Goldie oldies: a slideshow of the NCSWA party for writers atttending AAAS 2001 in San Francisco