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SCIENCE JOURNALISM CONFERENCE FEATURE ARTICLES ::



BBC environment correspondent sounding alarm bells over online coverage
By Sarah Ripplinger
The sheer complexity of current science journalism issues makes it difficult to give readers all the information they need in short, snappy sentences, Black said during his presentation of News on the Net: A Green Future. more


 
Trusting science news in a Web 2.0 world
By Anna Olejarczyk
In the world of Web 2.0, personal web and social networking, the “omygawd” stories get a lot of attention. Three scientists discuss how the new online tools give people control, letting them learn and check facts in their own way. more
 
The art and science of a press conference
By Kyle Harland
Dr. Jaymie Matthews presented research on a planet named Gliese 581C, which is just the right distance away from a star to sustain life. As if possible alien life weren’t interesting on its own, Matthews’ presentation included elegant analogies, social relevance, historical anecdotes, and humour that had the audience in stitches. more

 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ::
Eric Jandciu is presenting a poster at the 2008 Genome Canada International GE3LS Symposium in Calgary.

CONFERENCE ::
Future Directions in Science Journalism, Vancouver BC
November 9 & 10, 2007


Conference photos now online
Conference videos now online
Conference blog

Conference program
Biographies
List of attendees

NEWS
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  “So” - The anatomy of a scientific staple
Michael Erard
Seed Magazine
April 24, 2008
  When language can hold the answer
Christine Kenneally
New York Times
April 22, 2008



  The body in depth
John Schwartz
New York Times
April 22, 2008


  Suspending life
Peter Ward
April 14, 2008
Seed Magazine

CANADIAN SCIENCE JOURNALISM AWARDS ::
Winners announced
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