Knight Science Journalism at MIT helps science and technology journalists build their competence, confidence, and connections through a nine-month fellowship program structured around course work, seminars, field trips, and workshops. See the KSJ Blog for program news.

Apply to Attend "Frontiers of Brain Science: The Kavli Science Journalism Workshop," June 11-12, 2015

the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT is assembling top neuroscientists for a two-day intensive course, funded by the Kavli Foundation.

Space Is International! Help KSJ Celebrate Yuri's Night at our April 11 Dance Party / Trivia Competition / Poster Contest

The Search for General Tso Premieres in Boston on March 6; Q&A with Filmmaker Ian Cheney, KSJ ‘15

Knight Fellows Reflect on their Craft in Interviews Published by MIT's School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Climbing Solo: Luke Timmerman, KSJ '06, Launches a Subscription Biotech Report

In this Q&A, Timmerman describes his newest project and the business thinking behind it.

Knight Fellows Visit Harvard Forest

During a November visit to the forest, Knight Fellows heard from scientists exploring a range of research topics.

KSJ Blog

Seminars & Events

Offshore Nuclear Reactors · Mar 3, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Jacopo Buongiorno · Associate Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering/MIT
No Seminar - Fellows' Field Trip · Mar 5, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
None · None
The Future of the Documentary · Mar 10, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Raney Aronson · Frontline / WGBH
History and Journalism · Mar 12, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Jill Lepore · David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History at Harvard University
No Seminar · Mar 17, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
None · None
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KSJ Tracker

A farewell post: Three reasons why good science writing is worth defending. · Jan 6, 2015
Globe story on non-invasive prenatal testing offers murky argument. · Dec 31, 2014
(UPDATED/2*) What Ho? A 2014 List of Lists of best, worst, or otherwisest in 2014 · Dec 30, 2014
Cancer & poverty: When a reporter's journey becomes part of the story. · Dec 23, 2014
Malcolm Gladwell faces new charges of using others' information without attribution. · Dec 19, 2014
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United by Experience

Over three decades, KSJ has welcomed more than 300 fellows from around the globe.
Meet our alumni »