Research to Reality launches online
Did you know that when we attempt to correct climate misinformation we often inadvertently reinforce that misinformation? New research from Gale Sinatra, the USC Rossier School of Education’s Stephen H. Crocker Chair, professor of education and psychology, and associate dean
Climate Communication Lessons from Dr. Sylvia Earle
I spend a lot of time working with students, journalists, and scientists to support their efforts as climate communicators. To teach them, my colleagues and I draw on research published by experts in the field. I believe in this approach
Covering Climate: Bringing in Rural Voices
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be the first USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication rural climate reporting fellow. I spent two months reporting at the Malheur Enterprise, a local newspaper based in Vale, which is
Descendant of a Procter & Gamble Founder Reckons with Company’s Environmental Legacy
To know me as I am today is in part to know a piece of my ancestry. By way of my paternal grandmother, I am six generations descended from James Gamble, a co-founder of the multinational consumer goods company Procter
Sylvia Earle Announced as the Center for Climate Journalism and Communication’s inaugural Climate Communicator in Residence
The Center for Climate Journalism and Communication is pleased to announce that Dr. Sylvia Earle will be its inaugural Climate Communicator in Residence. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend public programs with the legendary oceanographer, dubbed as
USC Students Win Honor at International Green Design Competition
Plan for the agricultural center in Historic Allensworth – California’s first town founded, funded, and governed by Black Americans – gains notice for its design that addresses climate threats. Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity, and
A Conversation with Dr. Cornel West on Climate Change and the American Presidency
USC Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication is pleased to announce a virtual event with Dr. Cornel West on Wednesday, July 19th at 11am PT. Center director Allison Agsten will host an intimate conversation with Dr. Cornel West, presidential
Dispatch from Antarctica: ocean floor, for sale
At the end of my voyage to Antarctica, which I previously wrote about here, my fellow passengers and I anchored offshore for nearly three days as we waited for weather conditions to improve so we could fly home. One evening,
Dispatch from Antarctica: the tiny ocean animal you need to know about
In February I had the opportunity to travel to Antarctica alongside the distinguished oceanographer Sylvia Earle and about 100 other scientists, legislators, artists, community organizers, and philanthropists. Together we experienced extraordinary natural wonders, saw the impacts of human-made warming
“Covering Climate” : An ABC/USC Partnership
In November ‘22, I was excited to help launch Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication first partnership with ABC Owned Television Stations. This training initiative, “Covering Climate” provided instruction to a cohort of 25 journalists across a range
Annenberg Media + the Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Establish Student-Led Earth Desk
I have been an environmentalist all my life, but for a long time, I didn't really know how to put my passion for the planet towards bringing about real change. Thanks to Annenberg Media’s Christina Bellantoni and the Climate
Summer, Cars, and Coding at USC Annenberg
Overwhelming and extremely rewarding are my only words to describe this summer immersion. The session involves the whole cohort of journalism graduate students at Annenberg. Master of Science, Specialized Journalism, or Specialized Journalism and The Arts, everyone. It was scary
