I am a third year journalism student at the University of Oregon with a focus in traditional written journalism and interview techniques. I’ve coupled my major with a minor in computer technology because I enjoy the crossover of analytical and imaginative thinking that the field brings. As I’ve pursued this path, I’ve found myself feeling forced to choose my identity as a science person or an arts person. Once I chose to study journalism, STEM, something I pursued with a passion during my lower education, was suddenly removed from my curriculum and labeled as something that other people did. The concept of STEM and the arts being mutually exclusive pursuits has created a gap between scientists and communicators, one that has caused a strained relationship between the two fields and limited the availability of engaging science communication—a disservice to everyone.
When I saw a posting for an internship with the direct focus of bridging that gap, I was immediately excited. Working with Dr. Kelly Sutherland, a professor of biology at UO, and Mark Blaine, a School of Journalism and Communication professor at UO, will place me at the intersection of journalism and scientific research and allow me to navigate an area far outside of my comfort zone. I am excited for the crash course I’m going to receive on marine biology and the challenge of translating what I learn to a broader audience. Ultimately, I hope to produce several multimedia stories about the research conducted at OIMB and the people who are behind it.
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Kathy Cassidy
6/26/2018 09:09:58 am
Isabella,
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John Garcia
6/26/2018 12:00:04 pm
Nicely written and a great photo. Looking forward to reading your updates!!
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