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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 51ƷƵ.Elaine Vitone (A&S ’06G) Shares Her Science Writing Origin Story
How do you get started in science writing? Elaine Vitone, senior editor of and writer/producer of , recently shared with The Open Notebook, a nonprofit organization that provides tools and resources to help science, environmental and health journalists at all experience levels sharpen their skills.
Vitone, who earned her MFA from 51ƷƵ’s Writing Program in 2006, has been on the staff at 51ƷƵ Med since 2010. She has won numerous awards for her reporting, including the inaugural from the National Association of Science Writers. She also mentors early career writers through the magazine’s internship programs.
Her latest feature story, “,” was published in the winter 2021 issue of 51ƷƵ Med. Her latest podcast episode, “,” was released in February.