San Diego Science Writers Association

SANDSWA unites San Diego-based science writers, including journalists, freelancers and PIOs, through networking events, mentoring programs and more. #SciComm

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@nerdnite In the meantime, join us for the Nerd Nite SD Holiday Special on Dec 11 at Kensington Club. Three rad scientists, holiday-themed talks, and more! https://t.co/bRERAzKK8u #NerdNiteSD #BookClub #HolidaySpecial #STEM

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Our next book club pick: “How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi” from @nerdnite! This quirky STEM collection is perfect for holiday reading. Meeting details TBA in 2025. #BookClub #STEM

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Check out @neil_i_thompson's report from the recent @the_CAMX conference that came through San Diego. His summary includes ultrasonic testing, demos, childcare, and lots of potential opportunities! https://t.co/LYRxBMgdEN

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SANDSWA members recently visited @Scripps_Ocean, touring the iconic #ScrippsPier, exploring two world-class oceanographic collections, & learning about cutting-edge research. 🌊 Dive deeper in a new blog post by SANDSWA member Swetha Kasetty Ramakrishnan: https://t.co/lgbV9OXfla

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Thanks to member Neil Thompson, aka @teachthegeek, for sharing insights from the #SPIEOpticsPhotonics conference he recently attended. If you'd like to contribute to our member blog, get in touch! https://t.co/P4sm4CTElb

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Our next happy hour event is Thursday, August 15 at 5:30pm at Embolden Beer Co in the Miramar area. Come join us for a beverage and to chat with other local science communicators. Everyone is welcome!

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Our latest blog post recaps #NerdNite's Comic-Con special here in San Diego. A fun night of #scicomm, booze, and above average audience questions. Be there and be square! https://t.co/yosm7WIgKK

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Our science x pop culture mixer at San Diego Comic-Con brought together scientists, nerds, geeks, and anyone who wanted to chat about science in pop culture (and enjoy a short line for the bar). What a great event, let's do it again next year!

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Who will be at San Diego @Comic_Con next week? Come check out my content, on-site and off. Going to be some great pop culture science geekiness!

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Our next event is happy hour this Thursday! Come join board members, aspiring science writers, and anyone interested in SANDSWA from 6-8pm at Farmer & The Seahorse. https://t.co/cZF9FW4eup

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Join us for a great discussion with author Rowan Ellis this Saturday. Happy Pride! https://t.co/qWkcHbW6PP

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@salkinstitute Thanks for clarifying! The docents were so knowledgeable, it's a great tour.

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Did you miss out on last week's tour of @salkinstitute? Keep an eye out on our website for a recap and check out our upcoming events. You can also join a free public architecture tour! https://t.co/oHqFhI6rlJ

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Check out our latest blog post, from member @teachthegeek. He recently attended @ASQ's #WCQI2024 conference and writes about networking, street tacos, and Quality (with a capital Q!). If you're a member and want to write a post, get in touch! https://t.co/wJaTuZeRRN

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ICYMI: We learned about wildflowers and pollinators at our recent member event with North Star Naturalist.🌼

Our takeaways:
🐝 Native bees > invasive honeybees
🌿 Native plants are gorgeous AND water-wise
🤯 We miss so much without a guide!

Thanks to everyone who came out!

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Board member @melissatruth organized this panel and will be moderating at the @ComicConMuseum Saturday, June 1. Come enjoy the day at the museum and this 2pm conversation about the feedback loop between technology and pop culture!

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Is the technology we use today up to par with the technology used in science fiction over the last 100 years? Come find out! Join us on Sat. June 1 from 2-3 p.m. for a Pop Culture Science Panel series in collaboration with @fleetscience. Get your tickets: https://t.co/ah9viGDQVx.

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You've still got a month to read the book! Join us for a discussion with author Rowan Ellis on June 8. Register for the free online chat here https://t.co/Mf4xM4Yrrm

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SANDSWA member @teachthegeek went to the @IEEEorg RoboSoft Conference and detailed his experience in the latest blog post on our website. Check it out! https://t.co/migAhQpSDj

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SANDSWA members can join us for a free tour of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies on 5/30 from 4-6pm. We'll chat with the communications team and tour the famous architecture and a few labs!
Register now! https://t.co/T0W43QCEjM

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Our next event is a free nature walk to learn about local wildflowers from Cypress, one of our board members! Come enjoy spring with the San Diego Science Writers Association. Register here! https://t.co/u6fmMVJWwW