Philippine Science Journalists' Association (PSciJourn)
Philippines
| Established: | 2001 |
| About: |
PsciJourn includes science and technology (S&T) media practitioners, communicators and advocates committed to creating a science-oriented culture among Filipinos. PSciJourn aims to: 1) support the government's effort in developing a science-oriented public; 2) promote public awareness, understanding and appreciation of S&T through vigorous and comprehensive information dissemination in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and other related S&T agencies; 3) serve as a catalyst of change by advocating S&T policies and issues affecting the people and the nation; and 4) create a pool of science journalists and organize trainings and scholarships for journalists committed to S&T. |
| Key Activities: |
PSciJourn has conducted two congresses, accorded lifetime achievement awards to four distinguished S&T journalists, and collaborated with other science societies to conduct S&T fora and seminars. PSciJourn national officers have also organized regional chapters to carry out the association's objectives more widely throughout the Philippines. |
| Membership: |
N/a |
| Affiliations(1): |
WFSJ (member) |
| Governance: |
N/a |
| Financing: | N/a |
| Contact: |
Victoria B. Bartilet, executive director | Bicutan, Taguig Metro Manila PHILIPPINES | e: vickybartilet@yahoo.com |
| Science Journalism Week On August 11, 2003, Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed a proclamation authorizing PSciJourn to lead the observance of Science Journalism Week on the third week of July each year. |