The Agenda

An Ecology of Journalism

Questions for Grantham Prize/Metcalf Institute from Frank Mullin and Ashley Mercado at The Agenda. November 15, 2006.
Answered by Sunshine Menezes, Ph.D.; Executive Director of the Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting, based at the URI Graduate School of Oceanography.

Can you talk about the importance of the relationship between scientific researchers and environmental journalists in clarifying a message to the public?
As an oceanographer by training, I know first-hand how difficult it is for many scientists to communicate their research in a clear, understandable fashion. Although the scientific community has placed an increased priority on effective communication of its research in recent years, many scientists still struggle with this.