The non-profit Media Resource Service (MediaResource) has served as a bridge between science and the media since 1980. Journalists who call (800) 223-1730 can get help at no charge in locating expert sources of information on science and technology to interview for their news and feature stories. Formerly a program of the Scientists' Institute for Public Information (SIPI), MediaResource maintains a database of thousands of (primarily American) scientists, engineers, physicians and policy-makers who have agreed to provide information on short notice to print and broadcast journalists. Working together, the journalist and a staff member will decide what level of expertise is relevant to a particular story. When the issue is controversial, the staff locates experts representing a cross section of views.
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