Science Journalism Specialization in Rosario, Argentina

Organized by Antonio Capriotti and the Higher Institute for Technical Education (ISET 18), this specialization covers different aspects of Science in this area not quite developed in Argentina.

Pairoba´s talk was an introduction on how the S & T system works in Argentina

By Claudio Pairoba 

Science Journalism is not a well-established culture in Argentina yet. Although there are some self-educated, experienced professionals, posgraduate courses in Buenos Aires and Cordoba seem to be the only institutionalized efforts to cover this dynamic and constantly-growing field of study.

Due to this, the new Specialization in Science Journalism developed by professor Capriotti along with the authorities of the ISET 18 is a remarkable effort to give journalism students in Rosario the chance to know more about Science.

The specialization addresses different aspects of science: from experimental issues to scientific policy, allowing future science journalists access to a broad variety of scientific matters.

Science and Journalism share curiosity, which is at the core of their existence.

More knowledge about Science allows for more and deeper questions. That is why learning about different scientific topics (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, Biotechnology) as well as science policy design and implementation gives future science journalists a more solid background when dealing with science and scientists.

As part of this new program, I was invited to talk about "Structure and Operation of the Science & Technology system in Argentina". Students actively participated by asking questions that led to brief descriptions of other topics as interesting and complex as the main one. 

The creation of this new and absolutely necessary program must be celebrated by all those who love science and work to improve its communication. 

Article in Spanish