[1] It has been called, "the nation's oldest and largest professional association for science writers".

[3] At a mid-September Cleveland meeting, additional charter members, including staff members of newspapers, were F. B. Coulton, Watson Davis, Victor Henderson, Thomas R. Henry, Waldemar Kaempffert, and Robert D.

[4][5] The original purpose of NASW was "to foster the dissemination of accurate scientific knowledge by the press".

He wore a single-breasted oxford gray suit, wing collar and knitted black tie.

[8] Leaders of the NASW have been freelance and staff reporters for a majority of US newspapers, wire services, magazines, and broadcasters.