Television
Mark Davis wrote, directed and produced "Mars Dead or Alive," a drama that aired on WGBH/NOVA about the launch of the twin Mars Exploration Rovers (M.E.R.). Davis infused the storytelling with the scientists' personalities, emphasizing the human drama of what went on behind the scenes. The program provides a private look at a public project and shows the decision-making process while it is happening.
Radio
Cynthia Graber, a freelancer reporting for National Public Radio's Living on Earth, with Christopher Ballman, reported on Iceland's ambitious plan to wean off imported oil and switch to hydrogen to fuel its cars, trucks, buses and fishing fleet, and took home the radio prize with "The Promise of Hydrogen." Graber painted a vivid picture through the radio medium, traveling a great distance to capture the story and conducting impressive interviews while on location. She expertly captured her journey, the science and the sounds of Iceland.
"It is the ultimate honor to be recognized by AAAS for my work," said Cynthia Graber. "I was stunned when I received the news. I had been interested in covering the progress on a hydrogen economy in Iceland for some time, and finally I was able to do so this year. With the current energy issues facing the world today, I hope the recognition from this award will help get the story out."
Online
Carl Zimmer's three-part series appeared in Corante.com. "Hamilton's Fall," "Why The Cousins are Gone," and "My Darwinian Daughters" provide a microcosm of the world that sparks an interest in science and leads his readers to question assumptions. He took everyday science and conveyed topics with a strong voice. One of the judges said that Zimmer's essay
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18-Nov-2004