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Location:
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HC 3029 |
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Date:
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Wednesday, Aug.3 |
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Time:
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8:00 AM -8:30 AM
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Author:
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Ann Merchant, National Academies
202-334-3117, amerchan@nas.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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None
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Abstract:
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Science at its best is adventurous, creative, imaginative, and passionate. Indeed, given its propensity to explore uncharted territory, science is often the basis for provocative and compelling storylines in both film and television. But beyond good storytelling, entertainment channels possess the very real ability to affect opinions, inform ideas, and even change behavior. Recognizing the power of the popular media to shape society's outlook, in 2008 the National Academy of Sciences launched a new program called The Science & Entertainment Exchange to facilitate the connections between the entertainment industry and top scientists from around the country who can help bring the reality of engaging science to the creative arts. With more than 250 consultations to its credit, The Exchange has spent the last few years working with screenwriters, directors, producers, and set designers to bring more -- and better -- science to theaters and living rooms around the country.
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Footnotes:
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