There were 177 applicants and only 12 slots available.  Nearly everyone applying was qualified–or even over-qualified.  Selection was difficult, finding 12 wonderful writers–poets, fiction and creative nonfiction–with an interest in science, technology and science policy.  Folks we thought would work together comfortably.  I have listed the winners below.  (For more information about To Think, To Write, To Publish and The Rightful Place of Science conference, check out www.cspo.org.

The winners:  Rachel Zurer, Lauren Oakes, Stephanie Harris, Deborah Gardner, JD Ho,Meera Lee Sethi,Victoria Blake, Sarah Whelchel, Mary McGrath, Mason Inman, Ross Carper, Jason Bittel.