Welcome to MediaResource

MediaResource is a Public Understanding of Science Program of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.
Journalists seeking expert sources for their science- and technology-related stories can receive help at no charge by calling 800-223-1730 or by clicking here.
Media Resource Service
3106 East N.C. Highway 54
P.O. Box 13975
Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina 27709
Tel: 919-547-5259
Fax: 919-549-0090

The non-profit Media Resource Service (MediaResource) has served as a bridge between science and the media since 1980. Journalists who call 800-223-1730 can get help at no charge in locating expert sources of information on science and technology to interview for their news and feature stories.

Formerly a program of the Scientists' Institute for Public Information (SIPI), MediaResource maintains a database of thousands of (primarily American) scientists, engineers, physicians and policy-makers who have agreed to provide information on short notice to print and broadcast journalists.

Working together, the journalist and a staff member will decide what level of expertise is relevant to a particular story. When the issue is controversial, the staff locates experts representing a cross section of views.