Reflections on the workshops

As a science journalist, I have been spending a lot of my time reporting on new studies, natural phenomena and how research may affect our lives.

After attending the WCSJ2019, I now understand better that there is another key piece to science, and that is the people who produce it. I used to miss important stories by ignoring these people – or by omitting key facts that cast researchers or their work in a negative light.

Since 1 July 1 2019, I have been meeting with those who think ​and produce science for me to write. Henceforth, I have a new approach to seeing science and those who produce it. I will from now on know better how my audience can understand the science around them.

The workshops have been very enriching.

Opinions expressed in the blog posts are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of WCSJ2019