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We're the SWCC! We foster quality #scicomm & provide a community for science writers across #Canada. Become a member today!🔬✈️ #SWCCan2025 https://sciencewriters.ca/
Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards Youth finalists!
📚 Rachel Poliquin writes about the wonders of nature & holds a PhD from UBC. Rachel Wada is a Vancouver-based illustrator; her debut The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden was an award finalist.
More info: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards General finalist!
📚 Dr. Jonathan Stea is a clinical psychologist & UCalgary prof known for making psych science public. He’s a Scientific American contributor & won the 2022 Paterson Award.
More: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
#SciComm
Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards General finalist!
📚 Dr. Jennifer Grenz is a Nlaka’pamux Indigenous ecologist, UBC prof & founder of Greener This Side. She focuses on invasive species, land healing & science communication.
More info: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards Youth finalists!
📚 Candace Savage is an award-winning author based in Saskatoon. Rachel Hudson is a UK illustrator & author of 100 Endangered Species, inspired by fleeting moments in nature.
More info: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
#sciencebooks #scicomm
Why join the SWCC Board? ✔️ Make a real impact ✔️ Expand your network ✔️ Grow personally + professionally
Nominations open until Aug 27 — don’t miss your chance to lead!
🔗 sciencewriters.ca/nominations-...
#SciCommCanada #LeadershipOpportunity #SciWri (2/2)
🧵Are you ready to shape the future of #SciComm in Canada?
SWCC is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors (2025–2027)! Whether you're a seasoned communicator or a fresh voice, your perspective matters. 🌟
🔗 Learn more: sciencewriters.ca/nominations-...
#SciComm #SWCC (1/2)
The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards 2025 contest is only open for 2 more days!
Enter your best science reporting in multiple categories. Submissions open until Aug 1, 2025.
sjawards.aaas.org/entries-now-...
#KavliScienceJournalismAwards #sciencejournalism #sciencewriting
The contest year is from July 16, 2024 to July 15, 2025. The entry deadline is August 1, 2025.
📅 Join us for SWCC’s 2025 AGM on Sept. 16, 5–6:30 p.m. ET! Reflect on the year, vote for our next Board of Directors & get involved—nominations now open! 7 director spots (2-year terms) are up for election. Step up & lead! 🔗 sciencewriters.ca/nominations-... #SciComm #SWCC
Meet Dana L. Church, 2024 #SWCCBookAwards finalist (General Category)! 🐝 Her debut The Beekeepers explores the human–bumble bee connection. Based in Waterloo, she blends science + storytelling. More: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024 #SciComm
That’s a wrap on #SWCC2025! Thanks to everyone who visited the SWCC Book Awards booth, chatted with us, and checked out this year’s Canadian science books 📚 Congrats to our book bundle giveaway winners! 🎉 #SWCCBookAwards #SciComm
