Part II: From the Ivory Tower to the Newsroom: Careers in Science Communication

A career in science journalism may not be what you think. This talk is more than a rehash of one writer's career path (though there is a little of that). It explains where the majority of science writers work (hint: it's not at publications you can purchase at the newsstand). It also contains statistics about employment prospects and median salaries, and explains the skills and qualities that all science communicators share. This presentation is not only for researchers interested in exploring a career in science writing. It is for any scientist who'd like to be able to recognize a potential journalist among the people they mentor.