Darlene Schmidt Science News Award

The Darlene Schmidt Science News Award recognises journalists and science writers for accurate, innovative, and well-researched media coverage of nuclear science and related STEM subjects. It accepts nominations of a single long-form article, multiple short articles, or a short video and is presented at the ANS Winter Conference. The award includes invitation to the Winter Conference and support for travel and lodging up to specified limits.

Invitation to ANS Winter Conference; travel and lodging reimbursement up to $1,500; up to two nights hotel; complimentary conference registration; mileage reimbursement for ground travel.

Journalists and science writers may be nominated; entries must have been published within two years of nomination and be intended for the general public. Nominees must be willing to attend the ANS Winter Conference and speak about reporting science news.

Nominations submitted using an online form; individuals or organizations may nominate articles or videos.