2002 Science in Society Journalism Awards

Magazine

Charles W. Schmidt

“e-Junk Explosion”

Environmental Health Perspectives

Description

Schmidt’s story showcased great reporting on a subject that the panel felt has been vastly undercovered. This entry highlighted a social problem, created by new technology — and one that has technological and social solutions.

Biography

Charles W. Schmidt is a freelance science writer specializing in the environment, genomics, and information technology, among other topics. His work has appeared in numerous national and international publications including Technology Review, Child Magazine, and New Scientist.

Charlie holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He worked as a toxicologist with a major environmental consulting firm where he specialized in risk assessment before launching his current career. As a professional writer, his credits include magazine articles, news stories, technical reports, and conference coverage.

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