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Awards > Education & Outreach Grants
Insights into the marine deep biosphere: tools and communication strategies for science writers and journalists
PI: Sunshine Menezes (University of Rhode Island)
Co-Is: Sara Hickox (University of Rhode Island), John B. Kirkpatrick (University of Rhode Island)
Amount: $49,875.00
Award Dates: March 1, 2012 — February 28, 2013

Abstract

This education and outreach effort developed scientifically vetted resources for the journalism and science-writing communities to assist in their coverage of exciting developments in deep subseafloor biosphere research. Led by the Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting in the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography's Office of Marine Programs, project PIs developed and disseminated explanatory media backgrounders on each of the C-DEBI research themes, including an annotated list of scientists with expertise in relevant C-DEBI-related research topics. The project also identified appropriate spokespersons and outlined options for featuring presentations by C-DEBI scientists at key professional development venues attended by science writers and journalists. The activities of this pilot project set the stage for longer-term initiatives to support further communication of C-DEBI research throughout the life of the project.
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Publications
Publications > Web Article
Published: January 1, 2013
Metcalf Instiute for Marine & Environmental Reporting
Theme 1: Activity in the Deep Subsea Biosphere
Authors: John B. Kirkpatrick, Sunshine Menezes, K. McDuffie, Sara Hickox
C-DEBI Contribution Number: 188
Publications > Web Article
Published: January 1, 2013
Metcalf Instiute for Marine & Environmental Reporting
Theme 2: Extent of Life
Authors: John B. Kirkpatrick, Sunshine Menezes, K. McDuffie, Sara Hickox
C-DEBI Contribution Number: 189
Publications > Web Article
Published: January 1, 2013
Metcalf Instiute for Marine & Environmental Reporting
Theme 3: Limits of Life
Authors: John B. Kirkpatrick, Sunshine Menezes, K. McDuffie, Sara Hickox
C-DEBI Contribution Number: 190
Publications > Web Article
Published: January 1, 2013
Metcalf Instiute for Marine & Environmental Reporting
Theme 4: Evolution and Survival
Authors: John B. Kirkpatrick, Sunshine Menezes, K. McDuffie, Sara Hickox
C-DEBI Contribution Number: 191

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