Gizem Dogan - SPS Final Talk.pdf

Explaining their life's work isn’t necessarily physicists' forte. Consequently, having science journalism mediums like Physics Today is incredibly valuable for the physics society to stay informed about the latest research and policy news in their respective fields. Stories need to be told in a compact, easy-to-understand language that is convenient for both expert scientists and physics enthusiasts who are simply curious. It is the job of a science journalist to draft writing that brings these two demographics together, in cooperation with the researchers to produce the most accurate story. But what exactly goes down, between the lines, as physicist-turned-journalists try to convey the recent advances? What kind of interactions are born within the magazine, amongst editors, and in communication with researchers? This short discussion draws examples from the 2022 AIP Physics Today intern's limited experience as a science writer, to uncover the mysteries of producing printed and digital content for Physics Today and installing confidence into writing. The discussion will be focused on a recent update, titled, “Microcombs undergo silicon chip integration.”