2017 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting. Given by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, this science reporting career achievement award honors a writer whose work stands out "for reasons of uncommon clarity, accuracy, breadth of coverage, enterprise, originality, insight and narrative power." 2009 The American Statistical Association's Excellence in Statistical Reporting Award for 'her whole body of work, especially for untangling numbers, probabilities, and statistics to enable public understanding of current science issues.' Finalist: National Magazine Awards, for Public Interest, for We Fought Cancer and Cancer Won First Place Award: New York Association of Black Journalists, for How Your Brain Looks at Race Genesis Award for Outstanding Written Word: The Humane Society of the United States, for The Extinction Trade 2008 Specialized Writing - Finalist, Science, Technology, Medical or Environmental Reporting: Deadline Club, New York City Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists, for The Truth about Denial 2007 Global Media Award of Excellence, for Best Environmental Reporting: The Population Institute, for The Truth About Denial Genesis Award: Humane Society of the United States, for Cry of the Wild: Gorilla Warfare 2005 Clarion Award, Magazine Article, Weekly, Best Non-Opinion Newspaper Column: The Association for Women in Communication, for Science Journal Public Understanding of Science Award: The Exploratorium, San Francisco, for lifetime achievement Excellence in Journalism: The American Aging Association, for Coverage of Research on Alzheimer's Disease 2004 Clarion Award, Magazine Article, Weekly, Best Non-Opinion Newspaper Column: The Association for Women in Communication, for Science Journal Honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters: University of North Carolina/Asheville, "For Contributions to Public Understanding of Science" 2003 Best Spot News Reporting: Print Deadline Club, New York City Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists, for The Sleazy Side of Skating 2002 Front Page Award: Best Column/Editorial, Newspaper Newswomen’s Club of New York, for Even Thoughts Can Turn Genes On and Off NAMI Outstanding Media Award: National Association for Mental Illness, for The Mystery of Schizophrenia 2000 Front Page Award: Newswomen’s Club of New York Best Feature Reporting: Magazine Deadline Club, New York City Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists 1999 PASS Award: National Council on Crime and Delinquency, for The Secret Life of Teens Best Feature Reporting: Magazine Deadline Club, New York City Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists 1998 Wilbur Award, Magazines, National: Religion Communicators Council, for Science Finds God 1997 Distinguished Achievement Award: Educational Press Association of America, for Your Child's Brain Clarion Award, Magazine Article: The Association for Women in Communication, for Your Child's Brain 1995 Honorable Mention, Consumer Journalism: National Press Club, for Phytochemicals First Place, Food News Reporting: Association of Food Journalists, for Phytochemicals 1994 Distinguished Achievement Award: Educational Press Association of America, for The Puzzle of Genius Genesis Award, Commendation, Periodical: The Ark Trust, for Loved to Death 1993 Vincent Downing Award for Excellence in Medical Communication: American Medical Writers Association, Metro NY Chapter Premier Award for Space Coverage: Aviation/Space Writers Association, for ET Phone Us and The Science of Doom Global Award for Media Excellence, Best Team Reporting Effort: The Population Institute 1992 Outstanding Achievement in Media: American Society on Aging Journalism Award Magazines, Eastern Chapter Aviation/Space Writers Association, for Heavens! Award for Excellence, Feature Writing: Magazine Deadline Club, New York City Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists 1991 Distinguished Achievement Award: Educational Press Association of America, for How to Teach Our Kids |