Science essentials for local reporters

Tori leads SciLine’s training programs, which help both scientists and journalists learn to work better together to bring accurate, engaging scientific evidence to general audiences through news stories. Her role includes developing curricula, facilitating workshops and webinars, and finding creative ways to make teaching science and communication skills dynamic and interactive. Tori’s Ph.D. in biological psychopathology and postdoctoral fellowship in psychiatry, both from the University of Minnesota, allow her to connect with the scientists she trains and share her deep understanding of scientific skills and concepts with journalists.

Elena is a writer and editor focused on science. She reports and edits articles on all kinds of news and the scientific evidence surrounding it to shape SciLine’s editorial coverage. She launched and writes SciLine’s weekly newsletter “Matter of Fact,” which offers story ideas and evidence for current reporting. She also speaks at events for journalists, moderates media briefings, and contributes to SciLine’s multimedia strategy. Elena earned a degree in science, technology, and society at Brown University, and her work has been published by NPR, Quanta Magazine, Nautilus, and PBS “NOVA”, among other national and local outlets.