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Globalizing science journalism: From early associations to the World Federation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The World Federation of Science Journalists, established in 2002, marked a significant achievement by uniting global associations and organizing international conferences in science journalism. Its formation was preceded by decades of internationalization efforts from the late 1960s, involving precursor organizations such as the International Science Writers Association, the Ibero-American Association of Science Journalism and the European Union of Science Journalists’ Associations. This article explores the evolution of international science journalism associations, highlighting key figures, milestones and challenges while emphasizing the role of global associations in shaping the field.

Source: Cultures of Science

DOI: 10.1177/20966083251344406

Authors: Luisa Massarani, Danilo Magalhães, Bruce V Lewenstein

Institutions: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Cornell University

Language: English

Topic: Journalism and Media Studies

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro