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"Instead of looking down a microscope as
a scientist, I had the chance to look back up at scientists themselves.
In the end, I came away with a journalist's perspective of scientists,
and a few ideas to improve the relationship from the scientific
side."
Victoria Bruce, AGU Mass Media Fellow, 1997 |
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Although the application deadline for 2009 has passed, you can download an application
(PDF) for the Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program for reference. Next year's application process will be similar, but will require a 2010 application form.
 
Please note that the Adobe Acrobat Reader program
must be installed on your computer to download this form. Adobe Acrobat Reader
is free software that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms.
If, instead of downloading the form, you prefer us to mail you a hard copy,
please call or write to us using the contact information at the bottom of this web page.
A complete application packet consists of:
- The application form
- A copy of your resume (please include any honors, awards, and
relevant activities)
- Brief sample of your writing (no more than 2 – 3 pages total) on any subject
written in terms appropriate for the general public – no
technical papers please
- Journal news story coverage (See application)
- Three letters of recommendation (to be mailed directly to the program). Two of these letters should be from faculty members.
- Transcripts of your undergraduate and graduate work (to be mailed
directly to the program)
DO NOT STAPLE MATERIALS
Applicants are responsible for obtaining the necessary transcripts
and letters of recommendation and seeing that all materials are
sent directly to the program. Incomplete applications will not
be considered.
Applicants are evaluated by a selection committee composed
of experts in the sciences, education, and media. The committee
makes recommendations to the AAAS staff, who are responsible
for the final decisions and for negotiations between the candidates
and the media hosts. Telephone interviews are conducted with
semi-finalists sometime in late February or early March each year. Candidates
receive final notification of the status of their applications
in April.
Mail completed
forms to:
AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program
1200 New York Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Telephone: (202) 326-6441
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