The bottom-line is simple. Reporters are only as good as their sources and their ability to understand and communicate information. It is your job to be a good source, which includes having good information and communicating effectively - avoiding jargon and the arcane language of your field. If you follow these suggestions, you are much more likely to make a positive impression on the reporter. Good luck and never hesitate to call and discuss your view point.
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S. L. Alexander, Mike Dunne, Stephanie Grace, Alfred L. Lorenz, Mark Schleifstein, and Liz Scott. Return to Contents Population Genetics Workshop by Julie DesOrmeaux, Communications Senior The Loyola University Center for Environmental Communications went south for the summer. The featured speaker was Dr. Patricia Dorn, Associate Professor for Biological Studies at Loyola University New Orleans. Science professionals from throughout Central America trekked to Guatemala City to take part in an effective step in appropriate technology transfer. Many in the audience were largely unfamiliar with the new molecular biological techniques used in population genetics, topics that may seem elementary to the average biology major.