NECIR Summer Workshop

I started off my Signature Project this summer attending the New England Center for Investigative Reporting journalism workshop at Boston University (I know, it's a mouthful). There I learned the fundamentals of journalism, received hands-on experiences, and enjoyed the great city of Boston. I was lucky enough to hear a speech by Lisa Hughes, newscast anchor for WBZ-TV in Boston and Bill Wheatley, retired executive vice president for NBC News. They shared the story of their career in journalism. Both have had different jobs in journalism, and eventually worked their way up to the top. Also at the workshop we took a tour of WGBH, explored Harvard Square, and wrote an investigative reporting story. My article entailed the use of antibiotics on factory farm animals. The antibiotics not only harm the animals, but also the people who consume these animals. I had a great experience, and would recommend this program to anyone who is interested in journalism!



High School students who attended the workshop.