QUESTIONS: Contact the Knight Center at 301/405-4817, or e-mail us at knight@umd.edu
DEADLINE: All applications must be received by April 15.
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Climate Change, Its Sweeping Impact - (May 27-30, 2008)

This seminar will look at the potential for climate change and what it may mean for the environment, public policy, foreign policy and other arenas. At Knight Center seminars print, broadcast and online journalists receive in-depth training, meet like-minded colleagues, get grounded in a new assignment or rekindle enthusiasm for a long-time beat. Seminars are free of charge. This seminar is being held in collaboration with the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University and the Society of Environmental Journalists.

Speakers will be experts from top research institutions, government, business and the media. Participants will gain valuable sources and engage in thought-provoking discussions with colleagues from around the country.

Potential topics include how climate change could affect:

  • Infrastructure
  • Health
  • Government and politics
  • Insurance
  • Religion
  • Energy
  • International relations
  • Industry

Knight Center fellowships cover all seminar costs, including reference materials, hotel lodging and meals. Seminars are held at the University of Maryland, in the metro Washington, D.C. area.

All applications must be received by April 15.

See www.knightcenter.umd.edu/apply.htm to learn how to apply.

The Knight Center is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is a professional program of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Participants stay in a hotel on the University of Maryland campus, located near Washington, D.C.
Applicants must work for independent news organizations or be independent freelance or online journalists. The Knight Center seeks diversity among participants. See www.knightcenter.umd.edu/index.htm for more information.

Contact the Knight Center at 301/405-4817, or e-mail us at knight@umd.edu