Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Science
Got an idea for a 90-second TV spot on materials science? Something of interest to the general public? Then consider helping MRS in its partnership with Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Science (DBIS)— a syndicated science and engineering news service which brings a broad range of 90-second physical and biological news stories to the US public, showcasing ways in which science influences our daily lives.
To date, 44 materials stories have been developed which in total, according to Nielson, have reached an estimated 62 million television viewers. Recent MRS broadcast segments include:
Latest Stories
These stories are available for use in education and outreach programs – check out Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Materials Science for the complete list.
But we’re just getting started … and are looking for interested volunteers to help us identify and vette new stories. At a time when public perception on issues such as climate change, energy and global sustainability, and national security are challenging the scientific establishment, it is more important than ever that MRS support the sustained presence of science news in the most widely used medium.
If we’ve piqued your interest, then join us as we work to influence the content of DBIS towards materials-related stories of interest and benefit to our membership … further establishing the importance of materials research and engineering to society.
Science/Technical Criteria
- Must be new research or a new application
- Must have a solution, treatment, or advice for consumers
- Must have a visual component (ex: images or scans) or illustrate a scientific concept (ex: what are islet cells and how do they work)
- Must have an outside expert available for review
- Medical stories should be in at least phase II of clinical trials and must be in human trials
Television Criteria
- Must be visually stimulating
- Should be of interest to most viewers nationally - not regionally limited
- Research should provide direct benefits to the general public within the next few years
- Researchers should be located in the U.S.
- Research must not have received extensive TV coverage
If you have a story idea or would like to join the DBIS subcommittee, contact:
Jerry Floro, University of Virginia
Richard Souza, Materials Research Society
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