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Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality
September 6, 2017
Hosted by The Rockefeller University
#SJD2017
The current media landscape is a confusing swirl of reality, misinformation, and so-called fake news. Where does science communication fit into this mess? And how can science communicators navigate a political climate that's increasingly hostile to both science and journalism?
Panel 3 asks: Has the landscape for science journalism in areas like biomedicine or the environment changed in ways that should be reflected in the coverage of those fields? If so, how might the approach taken by journalists to their reporting be adapted to be more responsive to the challenges of the moment and the needs of their readers, particularly those who might be affected by significant science policy changes?
Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality
September 6, 2017
Hosted by The Rockefeller University
#SJD2017
The current media landscape is a confusing swirl of reality, misinformation, and so-called fake news. Where does science communication fit into this mess? And how can science communicators navigate a political climate that's increasingly hostile to both science and journalism?
Panel 3 asks: Has the landscape for science journalism in areas like biomedicine or the environment changed in ways that should be reflected in the coverage of those fields? If so, how might the approach taken by journalists to their reporting be adapted to be more responsive to the challenges of the moment and the needs of their readers, particularly those who might be affected by significant science policy changes?
