NASW Friends and Colleagues: It gives us absolute joy and pride to celebrate our Executive Director Tinsley Davis ( @TinsleyHD) on her election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science ( @AAAS)!!! [1/n] https://twitter.com/aaas/status/1331266556026888193
Newly elected @AAAS Fellow Tinsley Davis has been the Executive Director of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW) since 2008, ably filling the shoes of the inimitable Diane McGurgan in overseeing NASW business, operations, and events. https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-announces-leading-scientists-elected-2020-fellows [2/n]
NASW has thrived with @TinsleyHD as our Executive Director, entrusted by the NASW Board to grow our organization, its member services, and professional development events in pace with the ever-changing landscape of #Media, #Journalism, and #SciComm. https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-announces-leading-scientists-elected-2020-fellows [3/n]
The @AAAS commendation for Tinsley Davis reads: "For distinguished leadership that has increased the vibrancy of the U.S. science writing community, enhanced public engagement with science, and strengthened science communication globally." https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-announces-leading-scientists-elected-2020-fellows [4/n]
We couldn't agree more. If you've enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere and hospitality of #SciWri20 and ScienceWriters annual meetings past, or benefited from helpful, empathetic virtual events and other member services, you have @TinsleyHD to thank! https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-announces-leading-scientists-elected-2020-fellows [5/n]
So join us in celebrating NASW Executive Director Tinsley Davis on her @AAAS Fellow honors. If you have a great story about her kind leadership, management wizardry, and deep dedication to our profession, please add to this thread and tag @TinsleyHD! https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-announces-leading-scientists-elected-2020-fellows [6/n]