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The Hitchcock Project
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The Hitchcock Project provides training for University of Nevada, Reno students interested in science journalism and other types of #SciComm. https://hitchcockproject.org/
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🎙️ The Hitchcock Project & KUNR Public Radio are seeking a Fall 2025 intern!
If you're passionate about science and the environment and have basic audio recording/editing skills, this is a great opportunity for you!

📩 Contact Kelsey Fitzgerald: kmfitzgerald@unr.edu.

#SciComm #Reno #PublicRadio
August 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Last week, Hitchcock Project director Jennifer Kent, Noticiero Movil's Claudia Cruz, and Dean Yun from the Reynolds School of Journalism travelled to the Hearst Awards at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco to celebrate the work of students who placed in the multimedia competition.

We’re so proud!
Left to right: Jennifer Kent, Claudia Cruz, and Dean Yun
June 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Our Costa Rica course wrapped up with a final presentation last Friday! Researchers, students, and guests gathered as students showcased their powerful multimedia final projects. We can’t wait to share them with you soon! 🌿🎥
We’re heading back this winter. Stay tuned for info on how to participate!
Room full of people, a screen showing a video interview, three students in front.
May 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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This past weekend, Hitchcock Project editor @kelsmcfitz.bsky.social participated in a climate adaptation panel at the Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Tempe. Kelsey represented @driscience.bsky.social's Native Resilience project. We are proud of you, Kelsey!
April 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Can a story change someone’s mind about vaccines? Facts matter, but narratives tap into emotions. A study in Science Communication explores how storytelling, uncertainty, and message framing shape vaccine perceptions. Research review by Abdulmalik Adetola.

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Narrative examples: 1. One-sided. "Jake" recognizes the importance of staying up-to-date with vaccinations. To learn about new COVID-19 vaccine, Jake consults credible sources like doctors and scientific literature. Vs. 2. Two-sided: "Jake" is hesitant to get vaccinated. He is concerned about side-effects. To learn about new COVID-19, Jake consults credible sources like doctors and scientific literature. Scicomm Tip! Using one-sided narratives that focus on relatable characters and positiva emotions can create an emotional bridge that data anole cannot.
March 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM