Topic
Science journalism
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Gulf Stream series wins Knight Science Journalism Program’s Inaugural Victor K. McElheny Award
Award honoring local and regional science journalism will go to a reporting team from the <i>Charleston Post and Courier.</i>
March 18, 2019 -
Seth Mnookin brings bestselling author’s touch to teaching science journalism
Science “pushes me to constantly go out of my comfort zone,” says director of MIT’s science writing program.
July 26, 2018 -
Q&A: Seth Mnookin on the fallacy of “both sides” journalism
"We’ve seen too many journalists confuse not taking sides with not calling out liars and frauds," says MIT researcher and author.
January 12, 2018 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Q&A: Science journalism and public engagement
New leaders of Knight Science Journalism program discuss role of science coverage in modern society.
September 23, 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 -
Pulitzer Prize-winner to head Knight Science Journalism at MIT
July 18, 2014 -
Knight Science Journalism Bootcamp speakers cite communications as key to climate change progress
April 16, 2014 -
Knight Science Journalism Program director Philip Hilts to step down
April 4, 2014 -
Elevating the discourse
Meet the Knight Science Journalism Fellows
February 10, 2014 -
2013-14 Knight Science Journalism Fellows announced
31st class will study science, health, environment and technology at MIT.
May 2, 2013 -
Knight Fellowship has made its mark on science journalism
MIT-based program has provided research experience for hundreds of reporters.
February 26, 2013