Science is no longer just for the scientists: A well-informed public is
needed, since it is the public’s interest that fuels the policy and
funding influencing scientific discovery. A dialog between science and
popular culture is necessary - but how does one best balance scientific
and journalistic practice? The Atlantic-Transfer Conference on Science
Journalism 2006 brings together science and media experts from both
sides of the Atlantic to discuss these topics.
The first part of the conference will focus on the tension between
researchers and reporters, and the general public's perception of
science in society. Especially important is the question of how to
maintain scientific integrity and still catch the interest of the
public. The second part of the conference will illuminate the
interaction between politics and science. Questions such as how
scientific discoveries influence politics and how political decisions
affect scientific development will be focused on.
Part I
Whose Story is it?
Researchers, Reporters, and the General Public
Holger Wormer
Chair, Department of Science Journalism, University of Dortmund
Truth in Science and Journalism: Are they identical?
John Rennie
Editor in Chief, Scientific American
Science Journalism at the Scientific American: Balancing Tradition and New Approaches
Katja Thimm
Science Journalist, Der Spiegel
Personalization in Medical Science Journalism: How Far Can We Go?
Robert Irion
Director, Science Communication Program, University of California
Scientists as Journalists: Training the Next Generation
Stephen Simpson
Senior Editor, Science
Wissenschaft für Wissenschaftler
Part II
Selling Science
Intersection of Academia & Public Policy
Andy Revkin
Science Writer, The New York Times
Scientific Discoveries as Tools in Politics: Right or Wrong?
Thomas Hallet
Director Program Section on Science, WDR-Television, Germany
How Does Science in the Media Affect Politicians and Policy Making?
Volker Stollorz
Journalist, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Member Science Press Conference
Science Journalism: A Peer Review System For the Public?
Melanie Wallace
Senior Series Producer, Nova TV
Globalisation of Science Journalism: Facts and Fantasy
Ellen Ruppel Shell
Codirector, Center of Science Journalism, Boston University
Einstein on Prime Time: Breaking through the Breakthrough Barrier
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