6 Guest House

61 Route 9W - PO Box 1000

Palisades

NY

10964-8000

US

Phone: 

(212) 854-9729

Fax: 

(212) 854-6309

kkrajick@ldeo.columbia.edu

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Supposedly it was Albert Einstein who said: “Everything should be made as simple as possible—but not simpler.” Whether or not Dr. E. actually said this, I agree. My job as a journalist is to explain science for the public--and scientists at large--clearly, concisely and accurately. (To this end, it rarely hurts to have a good story line, interesting characters, striking ideas and a good sense of humor.) Some may believe this is an impossible task, but I find the challenge to be fun. Furthermore, it is important: scientists have a duty to inform their fellow human beings. Earth science in particular touches nearly every every aspect of our existence. In the end, it often addresses the big issues we face together: natural hazards, the effects of climate, public health, the management of minerals, oil and water, and anything else you can think of. Fundamentally, scientists and journalists pursue the same misson: attempting to understand how the world works, and and reporting truthfully to others what we observe.