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AAAS Announces The Winners Of Its Science Journalism Awards

nitiative and balance in explaining the potential risks associated with Cassini, NASA's probe of Saturn. They went beyond reporting on the hazards and benefits of the debate by thoroughly covering the science behind the issues and explaining it in a context that the reader could use.

Mark Schoofs won in the magazine category for "How Genetics is Changing Our Lives," a seven-part series in the Village Voice from September to December, 1997. Schoofs is honored for his comprehensive reporting on the ethical considerations and scientific advances of genetic engineering. The piece tackled a host of complex scientific and ethical issues, providing relevant information and important insights for a general audience.

In the television category, Julia Cort of WGBH-TV and independent producer Robert Gardner won for "Warnings from the Ice," which appeared on April 21, 1998, on WGBH-TV. Cort and Gardner are honored for the NOVA special, which follows an ice-core drilling expedition in the cold and dangerous environment of the west Antarctic ice sheet. The piece gave a clear explanation of scientific concepts involved in climate change research and a vivid portrayal of scientific research under extremely difficult circumstances.

In the radio category, David Baron won for "Montserrat Volcano Science," which was aired on September 8, 1997, on National Public Radio. Baron is honored for his initiative and originality in reporting on the volcanic eruption on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Baron's reporting placed the listener at the scene and offered a clear explanation of the science behind the volcano. This award marks Baron's third AAAS Science Journalism Award in the radio category, placing him among a handful of three-time winners in all five award categories.

The AAAS Science Journalism Awards, first presented in 1945, are sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation, a private nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting research and training in biomedical enginee
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Contact: Ellen Cooper
ecooper@aaas.org
202-326-6431
American Association for the Advancement of Science
30-Nov-1998

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