Despite the pain and disruption of the pandemic, the fellows have continued to pursue ambitious journalism projects since departing MIT.
How Amy Maxmen’s Ebola Reporting Prepared Her To Cover a Pandemic
The Nature reporter discusses the U.S. coronavirus response, podcasting, and how she manages to stay positive while covering a somber beat.
Drawing Lessons From Deep History, Annalee Newitz Puts a Pandemic in Perspective
From offering early advice on prepping for the pandemic to analyzing formative disasters in humanity’s more distant past, Newitz, an opinion contributor for The New York Times, has sought to help readers feel more prepared and empowered.
Amid Covid-19, KSJ Defers Academic Fellowships, Offers New Project Fellowships
In light of concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the program will defer its academic fellowships to 2021-22, awarding up to 20 project fellowships in the interim.
Social Science in the Age of Coronavirus: An Interview With Sujata Gupta
In the effort to contain COVID-19, science journalists around the world are stepping up to do their part. As some journalists grapple with the science behind virology and epidemiology studies, others are telling the stories of lives affected by the virus. In the process, they are exploring ways in which the unfolding pandemic is changing […]