Merck Science Journalism Student Award Program

[Preparing Health, Medical and Science Journalists for the Future: The Merck Science Journalism Student Awards Program]

By Professor Jerome Aumente, Director
Journalism Resources Institute
School of Communication, Information and Library Studies
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
and Merck Science Journalism Student Awards Administrator

"The wonderful thing about science and medical reporting is that when you go to report there is something solid that you can grab hold of. Your really have a bedrock that you can fall back on whereas most other stories just take opinions back and forth... "Use your imagination...invent new ways to incorporate medicine and science into broadcasting and journalism in general. It's a tremendously exciting field where you will have a great deal of fun and do a great deal of good."
DR. BOB ARNOT Former Health Correspondent for "The CBS Evening News," addressing the 1996 Merck Science Journalism Student Awards winners during a seminar at CBS Network World Headquarters.

	A Partnership of Media, Science and Learning: Program Introduction and Overview. An Invitation to Join the Dialogue
	The Wealth of Experience: Story Priorities, Writing and Reporting Tips from Journalism Professionals in Health, Medical and Science Journalism
	Preparing for the Field: Career Advice from Media Professionals: Study Plans; Internships; Practical Skills Development; Opportunities in Traditional and New Media
	Fostering Advanced Education and Learning: Initiatives for Higher Education in Health, Medical and Science Journalism: Core Studies; Interdisciplinary Courses: Mentoring; Online Computer Skills; New Media and Multimedia Skills; Site Visits and Exchanges with Health and Science Professionals Student and Faculty Suggestions; Future Plans and Opportunities for Collaborative Work Among Universities
	The Journalism Resources Institute Joint Research and Cooperative Projects: Continuing the Dialogue: Encouraging and Building Participation

DR. BOB ARNOT Former Health Correspondent for "The CBS Evening News," addressing the 1996 Merck Science Journalism Student Awards winners during a seminar at CBS Network World Headquarters.

Table of Contents

A Partnership of Media, Science and Learning:

Program Introduction and Overview. An Invitation to Join the Dialogue

The Wealth of Experience:

Story Priorities, Writing and Reporting Tips from Journalism Professionals in Health, Medical and Science Journalism

Preparing for the Field: Career Advice from Media Professionals:

Study Plans; Internships; Practical Skills Development; Opportunities in Traditional and New Media

Fostering Advanced Education and Learning: Initiatives for Higher Education in Health, Medical and Science Journalism:

Core Studies; Interdisciplinary Courses: Mentoring; Online Computer Skills; New Media and Multimedia Skills; Site Visits and Exchanges with Health and Science Professionals Student and Faculty Suggestions; Future Plans and Opportunities for Collaborative Work Among Universities

The Journalism Resources Institute

Joint Research and Cooperative Projects: Continuing the Dialogue: Encouraging and Building Participation

DR. BOB ARNOT
Former Health Correspondent for "The CBS Evening News,"
addressing the 1996 Merck Science Journalism Student Awards winners
during a seminar at CBS Network World Headquarters.

Study Plans; Internships; Practical Skills Development;
Opportunities in Traditional and New Media

Core Studies; Interdisciplinary Courses: Mentoring; Online Computer Skills; New Media and Multimedia Skills; Site Visits and Exchanges with Health and Science Professionals

Student and Faculty Suggestions; Future Plans and Opportunities for Collaborative Work Among Universities

Joint Research and Cooperative Projects:
Continuing the Dialogue: Encouraging and Building Participation