Earth Matters: Volume 5 (2019)

• Duration: January 2019 - Present
• Role: Writer
• Magazine Description: Earth Matters is an annual newsletter published by the Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences department at the University of British Columbia. It features profiles on world-class researchers, news articles about recent scientific advancements by faculty and students, updates on educational initiatives by academic leaders in the department, and visual spreads that showcase new department installations and community events.
• Achievements:
  • Authored news articles and profiles in both narrative and Q&A perspectives.
  • Coordinated interviews with scientists, administration staff, and university students to be featured in the magazine.
  • Partnered with other writers to review and edit story manuscripts.
  • Developed and pitched content ideas during editorial meetings.
  • Transcribed interviews to be featured as Q&A articles.
  • Attended events organized by student groups to be featured in the magazine.
  • Sourced relevant images for articles.
• Authored Articles:
  1. Feature story on the NASA InSight mission to Mars and the role of faculty and students in the department.
  2. Profile on the Director of Resources and Operations and Safety Committee Co-Chair in department.
  3. News section highlighting student clubs and activities that extend from and enhance the classroom experience.