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.
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.
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.
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.
MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow Bob Young on team awarded Pulitzer Prize
The Seattle Times staff receives award for breaking-news reporting.
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.
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.
Q&A: Science journalism and public engagement
New leaders of Knight Science Journalism program discuss role of science coverage in modern society.
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.
2013-14 Knight Science Journalism Fellows announced
31st class will study science, health, environment and technology at MIT.