Science Writer-at-Sea is IR’s flagship E&O program, which it pilot-tested in 2005. The training and outreach program immerses the world’s future storytellers – science journalism students – on ocean science expeditions, and broadcasts the stories they write in a diverse spate of informal learning environments, having the potential to reach literally millions of people. Kristen Kusek (IR’s E&O coordinator) has delivered two presentations and published three articles about the program, and is actively seeking long-term funding. Since the pilot test, the partner list has grown exponentially. Partner commitments currently include MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, FL), ASTC (Association of Science-Technology Centers, 540 member museums in 40 countries), NOAA Teacher at Sea, Natural History magazine, The Tampa Tribune, Oceanus magazine, Michigan State University’s Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, Columbia University’s Earth & Environmental Science Journalism program, and The Society of Environmental Journalists.
For more information, please contact Kristen Kusek
