We know from reader surveys that science stories about university research are among those with the broadest appeal. But writing about complicated science well for a lay audience requires substantial intelligence, skill, and judgment. All of those were on display in this series of vignettes highlighting how Stanford University faculty are using 3D-printing for applications in human health. Senior writer Sam Scott committed substantial time and effort to getting his arms around the vast topic of 3D-printing in research, then homed in on the health angle. In his story, he navigates us deftly from micro-needles for vaccine administration to tiny bots for breaking up clogged arteries, from bone regeneration to efforts to grow hearts. The result was a succinct and highly readable cover story lauded in reader and faculty letters.
From the Judges
Wow! Such an interesting topic. Great choice to separate the story into vignettes. The writer did such a solid job of showcasing what’s happening with 3D-printing at Stanford. Kudos for a great headline!
