The Environmental Journalism Association (EJA)
The Environmental Journalism Association (EJA) at Michigan State University is the only student environmental journalism group in the country. It provides students interested in environmental journalism opportunities to build professional experiences, acquire knowledge and network with professors and reporters.
In addition to monthly membership meetings, EJA hosts a nature photography workshop, tours greenhouses, organic farms and cytogenetic labrotories, and learns about writing, graphics, mapping, video and careers in environmental journalism. Membership dues are $20 per student.
EJA membership is open to all students and all majors. To join EJA's mailing list or for additional information, please e-mail EJA President Matt Cimitile at cimitile@msu.edu
The 2008/09 EJA officers:
Matt Cimitile, president
Matt is completing his first year as a graduate student in the Environmental Journalism program. He currently interns at The Nature Conservancy and will be working at the United States Geological Survey in St. Petersburg, Fla over the summer. Matt is an avid outdoorsmen, spending his time hiking, kayaking and bird watching. When he isn’t outside, he is reading about science and playing guitar. His goals are to write for a science institution like the USGS or Woods Hole Institute. Contact at cimitile@msu.edu. Send him an e-mail.
Highlights
EJA Photo Workshop and Contest Set For September 27, 2008
The Environmental Journalism Association will hold a workshop that will culminate to a photo contest at Lake Lansing Park on September 27. There will be professional photographers educating participants in what makes a great nature photo. There will also be grilling out and the photo contest participants can enter to win prizes. Cost is $10 for non-members and $5 for members to register and additional $5 to enter in photo contest. Space is limited. For more information contact EJA President Matt Cimitile at cimitile@msu.edu.
