Austin Texas Science Writers (@ATXSciWri) was founded in December 2017 to address the growing need for a cohesive group to develop local expertise and interest in science and writing. While Central Texas is a research hub, few institutional resources are dedicated to science writing. ATXSciWri is working to change that. The mission of ATXSciWri is to: - Promote accurate, accessible, and ethical science writing in Central Texas - Foster the understanding of science and technology and their relevance to society - Advance the skills of area science writers and aspiring science writers - Provide expert-driven and grassroots exchanges of ideas on science communication