Johns Hopkins Magazine -- November 1998
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"When Academics Meet the Press"
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By Melissa Hendricks

Readers who would like more information about the FUSE mission should turn to the FUSE home page, http://violet.pha.jhu.edu/. It contains many layers of information, some of which are written for the layperson, while others are better suited for the detailed-inclined or astronomy-versed reader.

Hopkins astronomer Bill Blair, a big fan and practitioner of science education, has created a site he calls, "What are those squiggly lines? Using light to learn about the universe." It's a sort of "spectroscopy for dummies," comprehensible to high school students (and, presumably, adults). This site could be a useful classroom tool for science teachers. http://violet.pha.jhu.edu/~wpb/ spectroscopy/spec_home.html.

Scientists and public information officers who want to learn more about how science writers view their profession should explore http://nasw.org/csn/. The site includes tips for scientists who want to report their findings to the public, and explanations to such riddles as why reporters often ignore press releases.

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