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SEJ celebrates 25 years, announces fund drive

Knight Center students reporting for Great Lakes Echo indicate logos celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Society of Environmental Journalists. From left, Amanda Proscia, Jenna Chapman, Danielle Woodward and Fitz Duffy.

Knight Center students reporting for Great Lakes Echo indicate logos celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Society of Environmental Journalists. From left, Amanda Proscia, Jenna Chapman, Danielle Woodward and Fitz Duffy.


As part of its 25th anniversary the Society of Environmental Journalists is distributing posters and logos with a goal of getting 100 of them in newsrooms and workplaces of members and supporters.
The group has announced a funding drive to help support the next 25 years. You can give here.
 
 

Law article on communicating risk features Knight Center faculty

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David Poulson


An article on the ethics of communicating scientific uncertainty published in the February issue of Environmental Law Reporter features Knight Center Senior Associate Director David Poulson.
The article is based in part on his presentation at a National Science Foundation conference for scientists, lawyers and journalists and organized by the Environmental Law Institute in Washington D.C.

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MSU journalism students eligible for scholarships; many are environment-related

The application deadline for scholarships from the MSU School of Journalism is Jan. 30.
Many of the scholarships target students interested in environmental reporting. You can find a list of the scholarships and how to apply online here.
The scholarships are awarded spring semester for use the following summer or fall. Undergraduate and graduate students who will not graduate in the spring are eligible.