By Mark Staniland on 23 Nov 2016
I could hardly contain my excitement when I first learned that I would receive the 2016 John Maddox Prize, a prize that recognises the work of people who promote sound, credible science that bears on a matter of public interest and have faced difficult challenges or hostility in the process. Read more
Posted in Nature Research | Tagged Elizabeth Loftus, john maddox, senseaboutscience
By Mark Staniland on 11 Nov 2016
Next week, the winner of the 2016 John Maddox Prize for standing up for science will be announced. The prize is unique in that it rewards not just sound science and evidence, but courage and communication. Living in an era recently pronounced to be “post-truth” recognising those individuals who share their work, even in the face of challenge and personal attacks, feels more relevant than ever. Read more
Posted in Events, Nature Research | Tagged #awards, john maddox, senseaboutscience
By Alex Jackson on 03 Jul 2014
Nominations are open for the annual John Maddox Prize for Standing up for Science. The award recognises an individual who has promoted sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest. Read more
Posted in Events, Featured, Science communication and outreach, Science policy | Tagged #awards, Communities Happenings, john maddox, science communication, science policy, sense about science