Celebrating the Best Science Media

Science Media Summit: September 25-27, 2018 | WGBH, Boston

We celebrate outstanding media that best conveys the wonders of science to public audiences

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From invisible worlds to the infinite reaches of the universe, scientists, researchers, and explorers continue to shift our understanding of the world. There has never been a more dynamic time in scientific discovery and innovation and the need to communicate science to public audiences has never been more critical. In 2014, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival joined WGBH Boston to bring the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards and Summit to Boston. SMASH16 was a huge success, and SMASH18 will build on that foundation with three days of fascinating sessions highlighting recent discoveries in science and trends in science media distribution, alongside opportunities to connect with leading scientists and innovative science communicators from around the world. 
“From the infinitesimal to the infinite, science plays a profound role in our daily lives.  More than ever, we recognize the importance of communicating science to public audiences and policymakers."
​- Lisa Samford, Executive Director, Jackson Hole WILD
“Boston is the central hub of science and innovation and home to many of the world’s most venerated scientific thinkers and institutions. It is a perfect place to gather to recognize and celebrate excellence in science media.”
- John Bredar, WGBH's vice president of national programming.