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.

Saturday and Sunday August 21-22, 2010 - NCSWA Point Reyes Kayak Camping

Thanks to the outstanding success of last year's Arrowhead Marsh NCSWA sea kayak trip, we are going to try something new—an overnight kayak trip to Tamales Point on Point Reyes!

Follow the link for additional information and registration

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

Members' Entrance

Please use the username: members

and the old password... you can figure it out if 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.

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