Quill - December 2008 - (Page 8) Some reporters cover • Science journalists cover • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • City hall Global warming Government twisting of scientific findings Energy supply and demand Biotechnology and tissue engineering Nanotechnology Epidemic diseases Brain and cognitive sciences Privacy in the digital age Stem cells and cloning Weapons of mass destruction The origin of matter and energy HIV and AIDS Dubious practices in drug marketing Toxic waste Pollution and poverty Human nature Addiction Cancer Obesity Race and health care and just about everything else the human mind can explore “The Knight program was a terrific and rewarding experience. It allowed me to get back to basics and explore new topics. The best part was connecting with topnotch experts in science and medicine. What I learned as a Fellow helps me every day.” — Stephanie Nano The Associated Press We’ll pay you $60,000 plus your tuition and fees to attend MIT and Harvard as a Knight Science Journalism Fellow. You’ll take classes from leading professors in crucial areas of science, technology, medicine or the environment. You’ll be among other accomplished journalists who share your passion for understanding concepts at a deeper level and your desire to be an even better journalist. Application Deadline: March 2, 2009 For more information go to http://web.mit.edu/knight-science/ or contact: Philip J. Hilts, director • philts@mit.edu • 617.258.8249 8 Quill DECEMBER 2008 http://web.mit.edu/knight-science/ http://web.mit.edu/knight-science/
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