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.

December 17, 2008 NCSWA Holiday Dinner: Neuro-Magician Luigi Anzivino at The New Delhi Restaurant

Follow the link to read more about the holiday dinner and the talk by Luigi Anzivino

October 16, 2008 NCSWA Fall Dinner: What Our Next President Needs to Know About Physics

Presentation by Rich Muller and Dinner at Caffé Giovanni

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.

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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