The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) selects 20-25 Mass Media Fellows each summer to work for 10 weeks during the summer as reporters, researchers, and production assistants at radio and television stations, newspapers, and magazines. The goal of the program is to improve coverage of science and technology in mass media by placing advanced science, mathematics and engineering students in newsrooms across the country.
Areas of Study: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Public Health. Applicants must be enrolled in the natural, physical, health, engineering, computer, or social sciences or mathematics program to apply.
Level of Study: Prospective/ Current Graduate Students. Postdoctoral Scholars.
Open to Students from: any country
Award Types: Internship
Average Award Amount: Fellows receive a weekly stipend of $450, plus airfare
and travel to Washington
Number of Awards: 20-25
Award Duration: 10 weeks
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be in their senior year as an undergrad or in any graduate or post-graduate level. Students majoring in English, journalism, and other non-technical fields are not eligible. Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Further Information:
http://www.aaas. org/programs/ education/ MassMedia/ program.shtml# crit>=20
Contact:
AAAS Mass Media Fellows Program
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone #: (202) 326-6441
E-Mail: spasco@aaas. org
Source: Education USA Weekly Update No 43 August 6, 2007
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