Dyna Rochmyaningsih
Medan
As seen in:
Medium,
BBC,
British Journal of Cancer,
Nature,
Yahoo News,
Kompas.com,
National Geographic,
Elsevier,
Nikkei Asia,
Slate
and
Covers:
science policy, health, forestry, climate change, ecology and evolution, disaster risk, science and religion
A mother. A Moslem. A neighbor.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I started my journalism career by writing opinion articles. I know this is a rare phenomena. But it was what really happened :D
How is social media changing news?
it changes news incredibly because it allows people around the world to submit their comments and even make a new story idea.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Well, I never have one :D
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist means to have an opportunity to interview important people, to have an access to embargoed materials, and to learn many Things that you like
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
There was a defining moment when I questioned “When will science give us the answer about the meaning of life,” My mentor, an evolutionary anthropologist answered me “If all Indonesians think like you, we will never get developed”.
His answer inspired me to give something to the people around me. Science should be down to earth and science journalism is a good way to bridge science and the society.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft word, Google Drive, Yahoomail, GMail, Skype, and my cellphone
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook. We have so many choices to share our life.
Who do you wish followed you?
follow me on Twitter? well, Mosaic science, Ed Yong, Carl Zimmer.
Why did you become a journalist?
There was a moment when I questioned "When will science give us answer about the meaning of life? And my mentor, an expert in human biology,
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