Projects Database

Earth and Environmental Science Journalism Program

Project Leader:
Dr. Kim Kastens

Earth Institute Contact: Dr. Kim Kastens

Locations: United States of America

Special Locations:
New York City

Description:
In this graduate program, students complete two semesters of course work in Earth and environmental sciences, a substantial science research project, two semesters of course work in journalism with an emphasis on science and environmental reporting, and a journalism masters project. This exemplary program has placed numerous well-trained science reporters in key media outlets around the country, and is having a major impact on increasing public awareness of Earth and environmental science issues.

EI Unit:
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)

Core Disciplines:
Earth Sciences

Social Sciences

Cross-Disciplinary

Collaborating Institutions:
School of Journalism, Columbia University

Funding Agency:
National Science Foundation

Last Modified: 12-31-1969