"The organizers made considerable effort to make our time as productive yet comfortable as possible."
"I feel more qualified to cover stories in all areas of science... I now have more confidence in interpreting data presented in professional papers, newspaper articles and reports..."
Congratulations to our newly selected fellows for the April 2009 workshop in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find out who they are...
Sally Lehrman & Michal Strutin
How do you get the latest findings, know they are from a trustworthy source, and get them fast? What are some of the best open access databases and what are the most effective ways to use them? How do you gather fresh, interesting and reliable insights from the Web without drowning yourself in information? Sally Lehrman and Michal Strutin lead this exploration into the best and most efficient ways to research science stories online.
Tim Olson
Examples of how KQED and others are using blogs, video, online maps, Twitter and other tools to enhance their coverage and increase reach and relevance with "the people formerly known as the audience."
We've developed a series of science journalism tip sheets written by experts in the field. Now you can read them online. Learn how to identify a significant story, interpret a scientific study, make the most out of statistics, integrate diversity into reporting, and more:
Originally, science journalists thought of themselves as "translators." They were big fans of science and they attempted to make it meaningful and accessible to the public.