Articles tagged with Science Journalism
The Wistar Institute has selected two journalists, Ambrose and Gibbs, for the 2004 Science Journalism Award for their outstanding coverage of epigenetics. The award honors excellent science journalism that communicates progress in biomedicine to the public.
The report 'INVENTION: Enhancing inventiveness for quality of life, competitiveness and sustainability' highlights the critical roles of invention and inventiveness in society. The National Science Foundation, along with the Lemelson-MIT Program, has examined the factors that drive invention.
Paula Apsell won the Robert C. Cowen Award for her work on NOVA, while Madeleine Nash received the David Perlman Award for 'Fireproofing the Forests.' Kevin krajick became the first person to win the Walter Sullivan Award for 'Defusing Africa's Killer Lakes,'
Two American journalists, Fauber and Singer, are selected for American Academy of Neurology Journalism Fellowships to attend the 56th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. They will learn about latest advances in neurology research and treatment, and make contacts with experts in the field.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has awarded fellowships to 10 Chinese reporters to promote science journalism in China. The program aims to encourage young journalists to accurately convey scientific issues to the public, supporting sustainable development and vaccine research.
The award honors intelligent and perceptive journalism on biomedical research, with a focus on accessibility and impact. Up to five stories can be submitted by individual journalists or teams, with a deadline of February 29, 2004.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) honored six reporters for their outstanding contributions to science journalism between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003. The winners used science storytelling to convey complex issues and make them accessible to the general audience.
The URI Metcalf Institute has awarded fellowships to two minority journalists, Rodriguez and Ortiz, to develop story ideas and receive scientific training in marine and environmental science. The fellowship aims to increase the number of minority journalists trained in science who report on science-based news.
Charles Petit won the David Perlman Award for his article on freshening in the North Atlantic, while Patric Senson and Jim Handman received the Walter Sullivan Award for their program on climate change. The awards recognize excellent science journalism covering critical topics.
The AAAS Science Journalism Awards honor exemplary communications efforts in science reporting completed between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003. Winners receive awards for scientific accuracy, originality, clarity of interpretation, and fostering public understanding of science.
The 2002 AAAS Science Journalism Award recipients were honored for their exemplary communications efforts on various topics including climate change, marine reserves, and reproductive technologies. The award recipients will each receive a $2,500 cash award and plaque during the 2003 AAAS Annual Meeting in Denver.
Peter Rensberger has been recognized with the American Chemical Society's James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public. The award aims to promote outstanding reporting that fosters a public understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields.
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is now accepting nominations for the 2003 Sullivan and Perlman Awards, honoring work that enhances public understanding of Earth sciences. Eligible entries must have been published between December 16, 2001, and December 15, 2002.
Richard Monastersky and Diane Tennant have won the American Geophysical Union's 2002 David Perlman and Walter Sullivan Awards for Excellence in Science Journalism. Monastersky won for his news article on the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous mission, while Tennant won for her seven-part series on a local meteor impact story that spans 35 ...
The award honors entries that meet accessibility, relevance, accuracy, and quality criteria, from various media including video, books, newspapers, and audio broadcasts. Submissions must include author information and contact details.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has honored several individuals with prestigious awards, including William T. Golden for his lifetime achievement in science policy, Norman E. Borlaug for his Nobel Peace Prize-winning work on global food security, and Guenther Bauer for his contributions to international s...
The AAAS Science Journalism Awards recognize outstanding science reporting across various categories. This year's winners include Scott Shane of The Baltimore Sun for his special series on a Johns Hopkins University program to bring much-needed vitamins to the people of Nepal, and Richard Monastersky of The Chronicle of Higher Educatio...
K.C. Cole will be honored at the annual ACA meeting with the Elizabeth Wood Award for her contributions to science journalism. The award recognizes individuals who have effectively communicated complex scientific concepts to the general public.
The American Geophysical Union has named Robert C. Cowen its award for sustained achievement in science journalism, recognizing his 50-year career as a science writer and editor at The Christian Science Monitor. The award honors Cowen's contribution to the public understanding of science.
The National Science Board will convene an open session on October 19, 2020, at the National Science Foundation. The agenda includes swearing-in of new members, review of minutes from August 2000, and discussion of NSF planning issues such as the Mathematics Initiative and stipends.
Boston University will create an international science and medical journalism center with a $1.1M Knight Foundation grant. The center aims to improve the quality of medical journalism, train journalists to report on scientific advances, and increase global coverage.
The American Geophysical Union is seeking nominations for the 2001 Sullivan and Perlman Awards, which recognize outstanding reporting in science journalism that makes geophysical science accessible to the general public. Nominations must be submitted by January 13, 2001.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is seeking entries for its Science Journalism Awards competition, including a new online news category. The awards recognize excellence in science writing for a general audience and will support journalists covering emerging media platforms.
Alexandra Witze and Richard Hill win AGU journalism awards for their investigative stories on the Kerguelen Plateau and earthquake forecasting in Oregon. The awards recognize excellence in science writing and honor the scientists who inspired their work.
Three UNC-CH School of Journalism and Mass Communication faculty members have books recognized for their impact on the field. Philip E. Meyer's Precision Journalism and Donald L. Shaw's The Emergence of American Political Issues are seminal works that analyze journalistic influence on politics.
The 2000 AAAS Annual Meeting will bring together experts from various fields to share research news and discuss key topics such as nanotechnology, genome strategies, and social behavior among primates and humans. The meeting will also feature a special plenary address by U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
The ASM Public Communications Award recognizes achievement by journalists in communicating microbiological sciences to the general public. The award is open to stories published or aired in calendar year 1999, and nominees must submit a completed nomination cover page, letter, and copies of their work.
Kathryn S. Brown has won the prestigious Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for her outstanding contributions as a young science journalist. The judges commended her for presenting complex scientific topics in an engaging and accessible manner, as well as her stylish writing.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) honored science writers who tackled complex topics with clarity and coherence. AAAS Science Journalism Awards recognized four award-winning journalists for their outstanding work in large newspaper category winner George Johnson and magazine co-winners Robert Kunzig.
The U.S. National Science Board will hold an open session on November 18, where it plans to discuss its interim report on the environment and other key policy topics. The board will also present its strategic plan for NSF and hear from experts on nanoscience and engineering.
The American Geophysical Union has established a new journalism award to recognize the work of science writers covering news stories. The David Perlman Award will honor writers who produce high-quality news stories in various media outlets.
The award encourages young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The winner will receive $1,000 and expenses to attend the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
The forum aims to provide access to national experts, develop workshops for science reporters, and foster research into the state of public understanding of genomics. It plans to make digitized files available for journalists to accompany gene research stories.
The American Geophysical Union Spring Meeting 1999 featured various scientific sessions and press conferences, including briefings on Mars Global Surveyor results, Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage, and the South China Sea Monsoon Experiment. The event took place from June 1-4 at Boston's Hynes Convention Center.
The National Science Board will hold an open session on May 6 and 7, covering topics such as swearing in NSB nominees, presentations of honorary awards, and committee charges. The agenda for May 7 includes annual business matters and a report from the CPP Task Force on the Environment.
The AAAS Science Journalism Awards recognize the work of individuals who excel in reporting on science and its impact on society. In 1998, four teams of journalists won awards in large newspaper, small newspaper, magazine, television, and radio categories for their outstanding reporting.
The AAAS Annual Meeting brings together over 800 scientists and engineers to discuss groundbreaking research in various fields, including medicine, astronomy, and physics. Notable sessions cover topics like the influence of diet on breast cancer and the latest discoveries in astronomy.
The American Society of Human Genetics workshop presents an overview of early childhood cardiac disorders and their impact on quality of life in adulthood. Panelists discuss recognizing asymptomatic cardiac conditions and understanding the role of environmental factors in cardiovascular disease.
The American Geophysical Union's Fall Meeting will take place from December 6-10 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Media representatives can register in advance to receive an abstract volume and attend press conferences, with a special excursion planned for December 5.
Kevin krajick's winning entry, 'The Crystal Fuel', reported on the discovery of methane hydrate crystals and their potential to contain twice the energy of Earth's coal, oil, and gas reserves. The article sparked significant interest in this relatively new area of research.
A study by Jim Hartz and Rick Chappell found a significant gulf between scientists and reporters, undermining science literacy among the general public. The researchers recommend improving communication between the two groups to ensure public support for basic research and its benefits.
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund has granted $120,000 to EurekAlert! over a two-year period. This grant will enable the development of new content areas, including peer-reviewed journals and a 'Science by Country' section.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has announced the winners of its national science writing awards, recognizing excellence in large and small newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. The winners were selected by independent screening and judging committees consisting of journalists and scientists.
The American Institute of Physics announces a new award for broadcast media, recognizing distinguished writing that improves public understanding of physics and astronomy. The winning author will receive $3,000 and a certificate.