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Madison Lee Beal

M.A. Student

  • Specialty: Science Journalism
  • Areas of interest: Science & environmental journalism; travel writing; social justice & photography
  • Undergrad Degree: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Studies, University of Arizona
  • Hometown: Tucson
  • Background/goals: The international and academic experiences that I chose to take on during my undergraduate career helped me cultivate strong passions for science, biodiversity, and exploration. I am pursuing a graduate degree in journalism so that I can share my passion for these topics with the world and hopefully increase environmental and scientific literacy in the global community.
  • Why UA: I am confident that the science & environmental journalism program offered at the University of Arizona will provide me with the knowledge, training, and guidance that I need to make a difference in the world through storytelling that uses the truth to inspire a sense of urgency.