TNJN - Emma Macmillan

Emma Macmillan

emacmill@tennessee.edu

Emma Macmillan is a junior in Journalism and Electronic Media, with a focus in Science Communication writing. She is also pursuing a minor in Environmental Studies.

Macmillan started writing for the Tennessee Journalist at the beginning of the 2009 school year. She works as the Sci/Tech Editor and hosts the Campus Voice on TNJN Radio.

Macmillan serves as a leader for the student environmental organization, SPEAK (Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville).

In the future, Macmillan plans on joining the Peace Corps after undergraduate school. Upon returning to the states, she will then pursue a career in writing, wherever her path may lead her.

Editor

January 27 2010 :: Professor discusses communication gap between scientists and journalists

January 28 2010 :: Apple unveils the long awaited iPad

January 29 2010 :: Ferrari announces a hybrid prototype to come in March

January 29 2010 :: Catch the brightest view of Mars

February 09 2010 :: Hand talk speaks through the centuries

February 04 2010 :: World renowned water expert speaks about global crisis

February 08 2010 :: Student organization aims to promote sustainability

February 10 2010 :: Octopus make homes out of coconut shells

February 15 2010 :: Struggling media outlets to gain from Apple's iPad

February 18 2010 :: Two birds share one song

February 22 2010 :: Wetlands mean clean water and air

February 22 2010 :: KAT to install GPS tracking systems in buses

February 25 2010 :: Male and female angler fish attached at the hip

February 24 2010 :: Panel speaks on mountaintop removal

March 01 2010 :: Advances made in cardiovascular care

March 04 2010 :: French physicist tries to explain raining frogs

March 04 2010 :: Association for Computing Machinery offers many opportunities

March 10 2010 :: 'Food, Inc.' informs students about sustainable food

March 15 2010 :: ‘Make Orange Green’ encourages administrative involvement

March 15 2010 :: Adidas miCoach gives Nike+ a run for its money

March 18 2010 :: NPR science correspondent speaks at Hill lecture

Reporter

January 30 2009 :: Recycling glass isn't making orange green

February 21 2009 :: UT science forum emphasizes the versatility of trees

February 06 2009 :: Students abuse social networking site

February 13 2009 :: Doctor explains new surgical treatments for chronic heart condition

February 26 2009 :: Solve problems with higher gas tax

February 23 2009 :: Professor explores human migration from Asia to the Americas

March 03 2009 :: Powershift 2009 calls for bolder climate legislation

March 23 2009 :: Student green fee to fund green roof

March 17 2009 :: Irish folklore uncovered

April 06 2009 :: Editor of Science News discusses misuse of statistics in science and journalism

April 02 2009 :: TNJN radio: English-only proposal in Nashville

April 08 2009 :: Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin gives educational talk

April 11 2009 :: No milk, no problem

April 11 2009 :: Technology helps or hinder communication?

September 02 2009 :: UT Medical to offer free prostate cancer screenings

September 14 2009 :: Food choices affect the environment

September 29 2009 :: Electric vehicles steer U.S. in new direction

November 09 2009 :: Switch to switchgrass best option for Tennessee

Photographer

To produce one pound of beef requires 12,900 gallons of water, which contributes to water loss in the United States -- a nation that eats twice as much meat as any other country other than Australia.

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Gellert discussed the timber industry, prompting the audience to think about where the materials for their furniture even come from.

TNJN/Macmillan, Emma

Jeff Corwin engages the audience with his exotic tales.

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Many Americans drink milk without taking into account the cruelty to which many cows are subjected because of it.

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