Knight Science Journalism @ MIT
@ksjatmit.bsky.social
World renowned science journalism fellowships.
Free resources for science journalists around the globe.
Free resources for science journalists around the globe.
Environmental justice reporting can be emotionally heavy and hard to swallow, but “there are some really uplifting stories,” KSJ Fellow @ycabreraoc.bsky.social explains.
Yvette Cabrera, On Covering the ‘Broccoli’ of Environmental Beats
Environmental justice reporting can be emotionally heavy and hard to swallow, but “there are some really uplifting stories,” the KSJ Fellow explains.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Environmental justice reporting can be emotionally heavy and hard to swallow, but “there are some really uplifting stories,” KSJ Fellow @ycabreraoc.bsky.social explains.
@meerasub.bsky.social (‘17) collaborated with illustrator Danica Novgorodoff to create a nonfiction graphic novel for a young adults featuring four real-life youth climate activists
A Better World Is Possible
"Helpful and hopeful." —John Green, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Fault in Our StarsA Better World Is Possible is a comprehensive and graph...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
@meerasub.bsky.social (‘17) collaborated with illustrator Danica Novgorodoff to create a nonfiction graphic novel for a young adults featuring four real-life youth climate activists
In “Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource," @samkbloch.bsky.social (KSJ '22) examines the key role that shade plays in protecting human health and enhancing urban life, and looks for ways we can bring shade back.
Shade by Sam Bloch: 9780593242766 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
An extraordinary investigation into shade, this “compelling . . . conversation-starter draws examples from history, city-planning and social policy” (NPR) to change the way we think about a...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In “Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource," @samkbloch.bsky.social (KSJ '22) examines the key role that shade plays in protecting human health and enhancing urban life, and looks for ways we can bring shade back.
A rare opportunity to ask KSJ's director your questions about applying for our world-renowned fellowship program. Don't miss it!
We’ll be hosting a webinar 12/18 on the @ksjatmit.bsky.social science journalism fellowships and how to apply. Bring your questions and stay for the tips. Register 👇🏽
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Applying to the Knight Science Journalism Academic-Year Fellowship . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
KSJ directors will host a live webinar to answer questions about the academic-year fellowship and the application process. This session is a great way to learn what we look for in candidates and how t...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A rare opportunity to ask KSJ's director your questions about applying for our world-renowned fellowship program. Don't miss it!
Interested in applying to KSJ's world-renowned science journalism fellowships? Attend our informational webinar THIS THURSDAY, Dec 18 at 2:00 pm EST, where @usha.bsky.social and @ashleythesmart.bsky.social will be on hand to take your questions. Registration Required: mit.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Applying to the Knight Science Journalism Academic-Year Fellowship . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
KSJ directors will host a live webinar to answer questions about the academic-year fellowship and the application process. This session is a great way to learn what we look for in candidates and how t...
mit.zoom.us
December 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Interested in applying to KSJ's world-renowned science journalism fellowships? Attend our informational webinar THIS THURSDAY, Dec 18 at 2:00 pm EST, where @usha.bsky.social and @ashleythesmart.bsky.social will be on hand to take your questions. Registration Required: mit.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Laura Bliss (‘23) published an investigation in July about toxic consequences of trash smoldering beneath the surface of landfills in California and the waste industry's efforts to avoid regulation. @bloomberg.com
America’s Overheated Landfills Have Been Making People Sick
Beneath layers of waste, landfills around the US have been reaching scorching temperatures, spewing toxic gases and geysers of trash juice.
www.bloomberg.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Laura Bliss (‘23) published an investigation in July about toxic consequences of trash smoldering beneath the surface of landfills in California and the waste industry's efforts to avoid regulation. @bloomberg.com
Dyna Rochmyaningsih (KSJ '24) calls for attention to the disaster in the Indian Ocean.
"A region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week. The world needs to ask why this happened, not look away." www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"A region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week. The world needs to ask why this happened, not look away." www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The Indian Ocean disaster is a climate tragedy — and needs more attention
A region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week. The world needs to ask why this happened, not look away.
www.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Dyna Rochmyaningsih (KSJ '24) calls for attention to the disaster in the Indian Ocean.
"A region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week. The world needs to ask why this happened, not look away." www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"A region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week. The world needs to ask why this happened, not look away." www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What does it take to win the $10,000 McElheny Award for Local Science Journalism? Investigative, compelling narrative journalism that makes a difference for communities.
Submissions close Jan 31. Get started in the submission portal and read about past winners:
Submissions close Jan 31. Get started in the submission portal and read about past winners:
The Victor K. McElheny Award for Local and Regional Science Journalism
The Victor K. McElheny Award honors outstanding local and regional journalism covering issues in science, public health, technology, or the environment.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
What does it take to win the $10,000 McElheny Award for Local Science Journalism? Investigative, compelling narrative journalism that makes a difference for communities.
Submissions close Jan 31. Get started in the submission portal and read about past winners:
Submissions close Jan 31. Get started in the submission portal and read about past winners:
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“If I’m not getting attacked…I would have felt I failed.” @charlespiller.bsky.social at #WCSJ25 on how his work exposing fraud in Alzheimer’s research was attacked and called misinformation and how he responded. “Ignoring scientific misconduct invites public distrust.”
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
“If I’m not getting attacked…I would have felt I failed.” @charlespiller.bsky.social at #WCSJ25 on how his work exposing fraud in Alzheimer’s research was attacked and called misinformation and how he responded. “Ignoring scientific misconduct invites public distrust.”
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The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT genuinely changed my life. I learned a ton, witnessed how science is done firsthand, and took my writing career in a new direction. If you write about science/tech, you should apply!! ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/...
The bookshelf in our beautiful seminar room @ksjatmit.bsky.social is filled with books by former fellows. Want to be next? Applications to our fellowship are open and on our website. @annaleen.bsky.social @ferrisjabr.bsky.social @tomzellerjr.com @s-r-m.bsky.social and Melanie Kaplan. Please share.
November 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT genuinely changed my life. I learned a ton, witnessed how science is done firsthand, and took my writing career in a new direction. If you write about science/tech, you should apply!! ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/...
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I haven’t found every @ksjatmit.bsky.social fellow here at #WCSJ25 but here’s a start. Rosalia Omungo, Fabio Turone, and our inaugural Africa/Middle East fellow @sharonmuzaki.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I haven’t found every @ksjatmit.bsky.social fellow here at #WCSJ25 but here’s a start. Rosalia Omungo, Fabio Turone, and our inaugural Africa/Middle East fellow @sharonmuzaki.bsky.social
Alumni Notes: From unchecked garbage fires to academic freedom, our alumni are telling the stories that link science to policy, and the everyday impacts on communities.
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Alumni Notes: A Bounty of Books and Breaking News - Knight Science Journalism @MIT
A recurring roundup of news about former KSJ Fellows, including a compendium of what the fellows have been writing.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Alumni Notes: From unchecked garbage fires to academic freedom, our alumni are telling the stories that link science to policy, and the everyday impacts on communities.
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The Victor K. McElheny Award will accept nominations until January 31, 2026. The award recognizes outstanding coverage of science, public health, technology, or the environment at the local or regional level with a $10K prize.
Get started: https://ksj.mit.edu/news/2025/12/02/mcelheny-award-2026/
Get started: https://ksj.mit.edu/news/2025/12/02/mcelheny-award-2026/
December 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Victor K. McElheny Award will accept nominations until January 31, 2026. The award recognizes outstanding coverage of science, public health, technology, or the environment at the local or regional level with a $10K prize.
Get started: https://ksj.mit.edu/news/2025/12/02/mcelheny-award-2026/
Get started: https://ksj.mit.edu/news/2025/12/02/mcelheny-award-2026/
"When it comes to our disaster response system, mold remediation is one of the most neglected areas at the local, state, and national levels"
👇 Strong reporting from Jonathan Charles, KSJ HBCU Fellow '25
👇 Strong reporting from Jonathan Charles, KSJ HBCU Fellow '25
A Hidden Health Crisis Following Natural Disasters: Mold Growth in Homes - KFF Health News
As extreme weather wreaks havoc, the risk of dangerous mold looms. An estimated 47% of homes already have mold or dampness, leaving their residents exposed to mold spores and associated allergens that can cause respiratory problems.
kffhealthnews.org
November 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"When it comes to our disaster response system, mold remediation is one of the most neglected areas at the local, state, and national levels"
👇 Strong reporting from Jonathan Charles, KSJ HBCU Fellow '25
👇 Strong reporting from Jonathan Charles, KSJ HBCU Fellow '25
We're proud to be a sponsor of the World Conference of Science Journalists. Communities all around the globe benefit when science journalists gather to learn from one another.
Can't make it to South Africa? Online access is still available.
https://www.wcsj2025.org/
Can't make it to South Africa? Online access is still available.
https://www.wcsj2025.org/
November 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We're proud to be a sponsor of the World Conference of Science Journalists. Communities all around the globe benefit when science journalists gather to learn from one another.
Can't make it to South Africa? Online access is still available.
https://www.wcsj2025.org/
Can't make it to South Africa? Online access is still available.
https://www.wcsj2025.org/
Jason Bittel's newest book, GRIZZLED: Love Letters to 50 of North America’s Least Understood Animals, comes out March 3, 2026. In the meantime, @bittelmethis.bsky.social (KSJ '21) has plenty to say about one animal in particular...
Here, Have A Fancy-Ass Turkey
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a quick dive into turkey taxonomy and anatomy.
jasonbittel.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Jason Bittel's newest book, GRIZZLED: Love Letters to 50 of North America’s Least Understood Animals, comes out March 3, 2026. In the meantime, @bittelmethis.bsky.social (KSJ '21) has plenty to say about one animal in particular...
Alumni news: @beebrookshire.bsky.social (KSJ '20) fought a turkey once, and you can read about it in her book!
And FTR I have been in a fight with a turkey.
I won.
The turkey was fine.
You can read about it here: www.harpercollins.com/products/pes...
I won.
The turkey was fine.
You can read about it here: www.harpercollins.com/products/pes...
Pests
An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons—and what this tells us about...
www.harpercollins.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Alumni news: @beebrookshire.bsky.social (KSJ '20) fought a turkey once, and you can read about it in her book!
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Every month, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE webinars to nurture your network, sharpen your skills, and perfect your pitches. Check out our full schedule here: theiij.com/webinars
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Every month, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE webinars to nurture your network, sharpen your skills, and perfect your pitches. Check out our full schedule here: theiij.com/webinars
Christian von Preysing-Barry on How Television Journalism Can Survive
The veteran broadcast journalist and current Knight Science Journalism Fellow sees social media as more an opportunity than a threat.
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The veteran broadcast journalist and current Knight Science Journalism Fellow sees social media as more an opportunity than a threat.
ksj.mit.edu/news/2025/11...
Christian von Preysing-Barry on How Television Journalism Can Survive
The veteran broadcast journalist and current Knight Science Journalism Fellow sees social media as more an opportunity than a threat.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Christian von Preysing-Barry on How Television Journalism Can Survive
The veteran broadcast journalist and current Knight Science Journalism Fellow sees social media as more an opportunity than a threat.
ksj.mit.edu/news/2025/11...
The veteran broadcast journalist and current Knight Science Journalism Fellow sees social media as more an opportunity than a threat.
ksj.mit.edu/news/2025/11...
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Knight Science Journalism Academic-Year Fellowship 2026-27
▶️Full-time journalists, whether on staff or freelance
🔹at least 3 consecutive years covering science, health, tech and environmental reporting
💰$85,000 paid out in installments over 9.5 months
⭕January 9, 2026
ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/...
▶️Full-time journalists, whether on staff or freelance
🔹at least 3 consecutive years covering science, health, tech and environmental reporting
💰$85,000 paid out in installments over 9.5 months
⭕January 9, 2026
ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/...
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Knight Science Journalism Academic-Year Fellowship 2026-27
▶️Full-time journalists, whether on staff or freelance
🔹at least 3 consecutive years covering science, health, tech and environmental reporting
💰$85,000 paid out in installments over 9.5 months
⭕January 9, 2026
ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/...
▶️Full-time journalists, whether on staff or freelance
🔹at least 3 consecutive years covering science, health, tech and environmental reporting
💰$85,000 paid out in installments over 9.5 months
⭕January 9, 2026
ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/...
To experience fellowship life for yourself, start your application soon and submit before January 9, 2026
Academic-Year Fellowship:
https://ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/academic-year-fellowship/
Fellowship for Africa and the Middle East:
https://ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/africa-middle-east-fellowship/
Academic-Year Fellowship:
https://ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/academic-year-fellowship/
Fellowship for Africa and the Middle East:
https://ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/africa-middle-east-fellowship/
November 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
To experience fellowship life for yourself, start your application soon and submit before January 9, 2026
Academic-Year Fellowship:
https://ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/academic-year-fellowship/
Fellowship for Africa and the Middle East:
https://ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/africa-middle-east-fellowship/
Academic-Year Fellowship:
https://ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/academic-year-fellowship/
Fellowship for Africa and the Middle East:
https://ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/africa-middle-east-fellowship/
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Pre-release biocontrol testing now drops non-target attacks from 20% (pre-1960) to 5% (2009-2016). Regulations work. But some researchers worry: overly cautious rules prevent releases that could prevent ecosystem collapse from invasive species.
Is It Time for a New Era in Invasive Species Control?
Regulations make it hard to introduce organisms that quash invasive species. Some experts see missed opportunities.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Pre-release biocontrol testing now drops non-target attacks from 20% (pre-1960) to 5% (2009-2016). Regulations work. But some researchers worry: overly cautious rules prevent releases that could prevent ecosystem collapse from invasive species.
@dropeik.bsky.social (KSJ '95) is the one to follow for the latest on all things "risky," he has authored three books on the subject of risk assessment. His latest book, "Curing Cancerphobia" is the result of over a decade of research on the subject.
THIS JUST IN! The news media do not report on the causes of death in proportion to what actually kills us!
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
Does the news reflect what we die from?
What do Americans die from, and what do the New York Times, Washington Post, and Fox News report on?
ourworldindata.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
@dropeik.bsky.social (KSJ '95) is the one to follow for the latest on all things "risky," he has authored three books on the subject of risk assessment. His latest book, "Curing Cancerphobia" is the result of over a decade of research on the subject.
Our bookshelf is full of books by KSJ fellows and the incredible authors we bring to speak in our seminar series.
KSJ fellows collect so many books during their fellowship that alumni often jokingly advise bringing an extra suitcase just to transport them all home!
KSJ fellows collect so many books during their fellowship that alumni often jokingly advise bringing an extra suitcase just to transport them all home!
The bookshelf in our beautiful seminar room @ksjatmit.bsky.social is filled with books by former fellows. Want to be next? Applications to our fellowship are open and on our website. @annaleen.bsky.social @ferrisjabr.bsky.social @tomzellerjr.com @s-r-m.bsky.social and Melanie Kaplan. Please share.
November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Our bookshelf is full of books by KSJ fellows and the incredible authors we bring to speak in our seminar series.
KSJ fellows collect so many books during their fellowship that alumni often jokingly advise bringing an extra suitcase just to transport them all home!
KSJ fellows collect so many books during their fellowship that alumni often jokingly advise bringing an extra suitcase just to transport them all home!
One of the benefits of the KSJ fellowship is access to our incredible community alumni!
Thanks @bittelmethis.bsky.social <3
Thanks @bittelmethis.bsky.social <3
The @ksjatmit.bsky.social program changed my life and ultimately helped shape the book I'm about to publish with National Geographic. And now they're looking for next year's fellows!
I cannot recommend this program enough. Happy to talk if you have questions! 🧪
ksj.mit.edu/news/2025/11...
I cannot recommend this program enough. Happy to talk if you have questions! 🧪
ksj.mit.edu/news/2025/11...
KSJ Opens Application Cycle for 2026-27 Fellowships
Applications for KSJ's Academic-Year Fellowship and the Africa and Middle East Fellowship open November 15 and close January 9.
ksj.mit.edu
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
One of the benefits of the KSJ fellowship is access to our incredible community alumni!
Thanks @bittelmethis.bsky.social <3
Thanks @bittelmethis.bsky.social <3