Topic
Science writing
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David Corcoran named associate director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT
Former science editor at <i>The New York Times</i> will assume his KSJ duties in July.
May 27, 2016 -
Knight Science Journalism Program selects fellowship class of 2016-17
Ten journalists have been selected to join the KSJ Program at MIT, a global fellowship program for journalists covering science, technology, health, and the environment.
May 2, 2016 -
3 Questions: Alan Brody on “Small Infinities”
As part of MIT 2016 celebration, play about Isaac Newton debuts in U.S.
April 7, 2016 -
Thomas Levenson receives the 2016 Levitan Prize in the Humanities
Award will support research on the South Sea Bubble crisis as an example of connections between scientific developments and their larger social consequences.
February 2, 2016 -
Sharing best practices for getting published in science
Panel at MIT brings together editors, students, and faculty to discuss diverse aspects of publishing research.
December 17, 2015 -
Sarah Schwartz SM '15 wins first Obermayer Prize for science writing
MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing and Program in Science, Technology, and Society honor Schwartz for her essay on the history of synthetic penicillin.
December 4, 2015 -
3Q: Thomas Levenson on the hunt for Vulcan, the missing planet
New book details the scientific search for a planet — before Albert Einstein halted the quest.
November 3, 2015 -
Science writers visit MIT’s fusion experiment
October 15, 2015 -
Bringing “the greatest show in the universe” to the people
MIT hosts national ScienceWriters2015 conference.
October 15, 2015 -
MIT will be the hub of the universe for science writers this October
Conference hosted by MIT-SHASS and the Knight Science Journalism fellowship program is the largest annual gathering of science communicators in the U.S.
September 9, 2015 -
How can one tree tell the story of climate change?
With help from a single red oak, five MIT Knight Science Journalism colleagues explore storytelling as a way to convey the impacts of a changing climate.
May 28, 2015 -
2015-2016 Knight Science Journalism Fellows hail from U.S., Argentina, Canada, Germany
May 1, 2015 -
Physicist and novelist Alan Lightman looks back on a decade of science on stage
April 28, 2015 -
3 Questions: Marcia Bartusiak on black holes and the history of science
MIT professor’s new book explores the winding path of scientific discovery.
April 28, 2015 -
MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow Bob Young on team awarded Pulitzer Prize
<i>The Seattle Times</i> staff receives award for breaking-news reporting.
April 22, 2015 -
Communicating climate change: Focus on solutions
MIT discussion highlights causes for optimism and the importance of emphasizing positive steps.
April 2, 2015 -
Q&A series with MIT's Knight Science Journalism Fellows for 2014-15
Nine seasoned journalists reflect on "MIT-style" teamwork, new media, and advice for students interested in science journalism.
March 6, 2015 -
Improving media coverage of climate science
New web-based Climate Feedback application provides a method for scientists and journalists to improve the accuracy of climate science reporting.
December 2, 2014 -
Workshop helps high school students communicate science to the public
October 16, 2014 -
Q&A: John Durant and David Kaiser on spurring public interest in science
Report on novel forms of science engagement raises new questions about outreach.
September 17, 2014