Genome British Columbia has put on some cool public forums this year. Last month, I went to one on genetic testing and wrote a story on what the experts had to say. Maybe I’ll be asking for one this Christmas…

Video of the entire event as well as some photos are available for your viewing pleasure on our website. Enjoy!

A couple people who couldn’t stay for the awards dinner have asked for the answers to the science news quiz. Here they are! With five correct answers, Jude Isabella from YES Mag won the one-year Canadian Geographic subscription. Congrats!

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The first annual award ceremony for excellence in Canadian science journalism ended the weekend-long conference.

The Science Journalism Research Group at the UBC Graduate School of Journalism awarded a $3000 prize for each piece of journalism in three categories: print, broadcast and Internet.

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Sitting all day in conference presentations and talks was rewarded with a delicious four-course dinner. Wine was flowing, talks were escalating only indicating that schmoozing wasn’t finished.

Sid Katz, a UBC science educator and journalist was the master of ceremonies for the night. He filled in the dinner crowd with his busy schedule and psyched everyone up for the first annual science journalism awards.

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