title: Behavioral neuroscience and the media.
abstract: To provide assurance that accurate summaries of behavioral neuroscience findings are presented in mainstream news sources, it is important for scientists to cooperate with science journalists and, on occasion, write informative articles for lay audiences or contribute scientific knowledge in other relevant venues. Accordingly, three influential science journalists were invited to a special Presidential Symposium at the 2011 IBNS annual meeting to discuss (1) the importance of public dissemination of scientific knowledge, (2) insightful recommendations for effective science writing for mainstream audiences and (3) the potential impact of science blogs on the communication of science information.
authors.affiliation: Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA 23005, United States
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Blakeslee
authors.forename: Mariette
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: DiChristina
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Raeburn
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lambert
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods; D020452:Journalism; D008402:Mass Media; D009488:Neurosciences; D024382:Professional Role; D012108:Research Personnel