1999 Science in Society Journalism Awards

Broadcast

Dan Falk

“Visions of the Apocalypse”

Canadian Broadcasting Corp.

Description

Falk, a freelancer, was recognized by NASW for his story “Visions of the Apocalype,” which was aired by the Canadian Broadcast Corp. The hourlong program explores apocalyptic views throughout history and examines the relationship of science to current apocalyptic thinking spurred by the approaching new millennium. Judges praised the story for its throughtful, innovative and provacative handling of a timely subject. “Vision of the Apocalypse” aired on Dec. 30, 1998.

Dan Falk

Biography

Dan Falk is a Toronto-based freelance writer and broadcaster specializing in science stories. Falk has a particular interest in astronomy and cosmology, as well as the history and philosophy of science. He has covered numerous science stories for Canadian newspapers such as the Globe and Mail and the National Post. Falk is a regular contributor to the CBC Radio programs “Ideas” and “Quirks and Quarks.” His other freelance credits include New Scientist, Sky and Telescope, The Boston Globe, The Independent (U.K.), United Press International, and Space.com.

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