MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing

The MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing (GPSW) is one of the world’s premier master’s programs in science journalism and communication. Set within the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s community of world-renowned scientists, cutting-edge facilities, and groundbreaking research, our one-year program focuses on introducing students to science communication in a broad range of media. During their year here, students learn fundamental research and reporting skills and produce publishable works of print, audio, video, and interactive journalism. Our curriculum teaches students how to interpret and explain science to the wider public, to place research and researchers within their social and historical contexts, and to create pieces that balance hard analysis with creativity and style. We live on the border between art and science, and we recruit students from across that spectrum. Our cohorts include journalists, working scientists, artists, recent undergraduates from science or humanities majors, and others who have a passion for learning the delicate nuances of science writing. Those students are supported by our team of internationally distinguished faculty, guest speakers, program affiliates, and our alumni family.