By Kendall Dionisio<\/p>\n
The strive for accurate reporting is an essential need in the field of journalism, especially when it comes to science communication.<\/p>\n
URI\u2019s Dr. Hollie Smith, an assistant professor of communication studies and marine affairs, has devoted much time and work to these issues in collaboration with the Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting and URI\u2019s College of the Environment and Life Sciences.<\/p>\n
Now, her work has been recognized.<\/p>\n
This past August, Smith was selected as one of ten recipients of the National Academy of Science\u2019s Sackler Colloquium Early Career Research Award. This recognition is a result of her research with the Metcalf Institute, focusing on how journalists cover science and how innovative approaches to science communication training can bridge the gap between the media and scientific institutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s really important to me is that if science isn\u2019t covered accurately, then I feel like people may make decisions based on incomplete or biased information,\u201d Smith said. \u201cThe work that I do with the Metcalf Institute is really thinking about how to work with journalists to deepen their understanding about science\u2026 and then get them to talk about that with their audience in a way that they can understand.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smith was also awarded the Harrington School of Communication and Media\u2019s first-ever Faculty Research Award.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Harrington School\u2019s support for my research has been critical to its success,\u201d Smith said. \u201cWithout receiving the faculty research award and getting a course release, I wouldn\u2019t have had as much time to devote to the kind of research that I\u2019m doing. Also, just knowing that you have a group of people behind you that support your work and want you to excel is motivating.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smith hopes that her work will continue to advance scientifically accurate news coverage of environmental and scientific issues. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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