Outstanding science reporting for radio (broadcast and online) requires solid grounding in three discrete areas of knowledge: science, journalism and radio craft. The workshop explores each of these individually and as an integrated whole.

The Science
Concepts underlying current research, and relationships between disciplines, such as...

• The scientific method
• Genetics 101
• Introduction to physics
• Systems biology
• Nanoscience
• Evolution
• Interpreting statistics
• Energy sciences
• Artificial intelligence

The Journalism
Ethics and integrity, methodology and tips...

• Techniques for interviewing scientists
• Pitching a science story and working with editors
• Recognizing legal, ethical and social evidence
• Reporting diversity
• Identifying “hot” topics in science
• Research and fact-checking: online and traditional resources
• Understanding the impact of science on local communities
• Political, economic and sociological aspects of scientific discovery

The Craft
Challenges and opportunities in the radio medium...

• Sound as a storytelling device
• Script-writing for radio
• The art of radio production
• Alternative narrative structures
• Multiple platform delivery
• Individualized critiques