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Class of 2016

First row (l-r): Deborah Blum , Anja Krieger. Second row (l-r): Sasha Chapman, Federico Kukso, Alicia Chang, Jane Roberts. Third row (l-r): Courtney Humphries, Zack Colman, Rod McCullom, Fourth row (l-r): Victor McElheny, Ashley Smart, Christopher Ketcham.

2016 Fellows

Ashley Smart
Federico Kukso Science journalist Buenos Aires, Argentina
Anja Krieger Germany
Rod McCullom Science writer Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sasha Chapman Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Zack Colman Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Alicia Chang Los Angeles, California, United States
Courtney Humphries Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Christopher Ketcham Escalante, Utah, United States
Betsy Mason San Francisco, California, United States

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by Knight Science Journalism / June 1st 2026 / Alumni News

Alumni Notes: Taking Award Season — And Summer Reading Season — By Storm

A recurring roundup of news about former KSJ Fellows, including a compendium of what the fellows have been writing.

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by Usha Lee McFarling / May 19th 2026 / KSJ News & Events

At Victor McElheny Luncheon, Luminaries Reflect on KSJ Founder’s Life and Legacy

The event featured a panel discussion marking 25 years since the signature achievement of the Human Genome Project, which revolutionized biology and captivated McElheny as a reporter.

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