The Center for Anthropology and Science Communications facilitates improved communication between anthropologists, the public, and science media. Merry Bruns, Director mbruns@nasw.org
"Meet the Press: Anthropologists Talk with Science Writers" Annual
NAPA Workshop Background and Past Participants
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Bring your questions about anthropology's coverage by the media, and come prepared to talk freely with those in the field! Participants include members of local and national science media, and registered anthropologists. Topics covered in this open discussion may include:
Science writers are the journalists who write about us - in print, online, over broadcast, and in popular books. They're our most powerful conduit to the public. At this yearly roundtable, they'll talk with us about what they look for in stories, how their own medium often constrains what they write, communication problems with academics, and how that communication can be improved. This is a chance for anthropologists to find out what makes the media tick - and to talk freely with professionals in the field to improve communication. Topics: WHAT IS 'SCIENCE NEWS'?
¥ What makes science "news"? MEDIA CONSTRAINTS
¥ What are media constraints and requirements (time, space, etc.)? ANTHROPOLOGY AND SCIENCE NEWS ¥
What makes a great anthropology story?
David Perlman William Harms Malcome Browne
- Boyce Rensberger
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