July 16, 2010
By Robin Donovan

Journalism students collaborating with nanoscientists at Ohio University presented their internship program at a recent PIRE meeting in Arlington, Virginia. PIRE, or the Partnership for International Research and Education, is funded by the National Science Foundation.  Ohio University students and scientists partner with collaborators in Argentina and Germany for nanoscale research and education.

The presentation helped audience members understand how scientists and journalists collaborate to bring awareness of nanoscience to the public. Alyse Zimmer, who traveled to Germany to cover research activity, and Emily Hubbell, who helped launch NQPI's newsletter, presented with Dr. Art Smith, NQPI's director and supervisor of journalism students working with NQPI and the SPIRE program.

For more information about the program, visit the SPIRE website.