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Reporting the Future—Journalism Meets Emerging Science

The 4th World Conference of Science Journalists

National Water Research Institute, Environment Canada, Alex.Bielak{at}ec.gc.ca

The 4th World Conference of Science Journalists that was held in Montreal in October 2004 was a major success, with more than 600 participants from nearly sixty countries. Jointly organized by the national Canadian Science Writers’ Association and the Association des Communicateurs Scientifiques du Québec, the meeting featured thirty-two sessions and more than 100 speakers. With thirty presidents of regional, national, and international science writer associations present, the meeting provided the venue for the formal launch of the World Federation of Science Journalists, the goals of which include promoting excellence in science and technology reporting.

Key Words: science journalists • science and technology reporting • emerging science • World Federation of Science Journalists • World Conference of Science Journalists

Science Communication, Vol. 26, No. 4, 445-450 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1075547005275988


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