I have always had a soft spot in my heart for geeky science types. It’s most likely rooted in my close relationship with my grandpa Burt, who was an engineer with an analytical mind and the highest standards of excellence, standards that really rubbed off on me. I could feel my grandpa’s pride in me last week as I accepted the 2010 Nutrition Science Media Award from the American Society of Nutrition “for consistent, accurate nutrition science reporting…”
I have to say, all that accuracy can be challenging in this media environment. You see, science is evolutionary- knowledge unfolds gradually and a body of work is necessary to get a genuine understanding of an issue. But the media demands revolutionary- it wants the latest, hottest, newest, most profound, life-altering idea daily. I work hard find the place where the two meet, presenting sound information in interesting and fresh media-friendly ways. What an honor to be recognized for my work by the premier nutritional scientists (a.k.a. geeky science types) whom I regard so highly.