Reporting the Future—Journalism Meets Emerging Science: The 4th World Conference of Science Journalists

摘要

The 4th World Conference of Science Journalists that was held in Montreal in October 2004 was a major success, with more than 600 participants from nearly sixty countries. Jointly organized by the national Canadian Science Writers 'Association and the Association des Communicateurs Scientifiques du Quebec, the meeting featured thirty-two sessions and more than 100 speakers. With thirty presidents of regional, national, and international science writer associations present, the meeting provided the venue for the formal launch of the World Federation of Science Journalists, the goals of which include promoting excellence in science and technology reporting.