Science News Online: Finding the Signal in the Noise

You've been working in the lab for a long time, but you want to experiment with writing physics stories—or any kind of science story—for the public. So how do you do it? This session, led by Allison Eck, a digital editor for the award-winning PBS science documentary series NOVA, will introduce attendees to the vast and evolving landscape of digital science news. Attendees will also learn how to identify good science news stories, pitch them to editors, build a "beat," and more. Get ready to think like a reporter!