#SEJSpotlight: Alex (Ching Lam) Ip, Founder and Editor in Chief, The Xylom

 

Meet SEJ member Alex Ip! Born and raised in Hong Kong, Alex is the Founder and Editor in Chief of The Xylom, a student-led newsroom exploring the communities influencing and shaped by science. He also recently led a team to translate the KSJ Science Editing Handbook into Chinese (Traditional and Simplified). Alex is pursuing a Master's degree in Science Writing from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; he holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Georgia Tech.

When asked how SEJ makes his job easier, Alex said, "Because of my unusual background, I entered environmental journalism with few connections. SEJ has provided a space for me to learn and collaborate with the best in the business. I feel less alone as I try to establish my foothold in the field and maximize my reporting impact." Join us — apply for SEJ membership.

Check out some of Alex's work for The Xylom:

• "Some Cool Charts We Made in 2023," The Xylom, December 23, 2023.
• "As 'Cop City' Proceeds, Atlanta City Council Proposes Acquisition of Parkland in South River Forest," May 14, 2023.
• "Fact-Checking the City of Atlanta's Claims on 'Cop City'," February 16, 2023.
• "Sweet Sixteen: Some Cool Charts We Made in 2022," The Xylom, December 30, 2022.

Find Alex:

Instagram     @alexip718
LinkedIn        /alexip718
X/Twitter       @alexip718

 

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