Journalists interested in environmental reporting can apply for a spot in this course.

The Knight Science Journalism program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is accepting applications for its 2012 Energy and Climate Boot Camp, which will take place at MIT’s campus in Cambridge December 5-7.

Ten to 12 journalists will be chosen to attend the course. Those selected will be reimbursed for up to US$750 in travel expenses, and will be provided accommodations and most meals.

The boot camp will explore topics from the latest solar power research, such as the artificial leaf and wearable solar panels, to the mechanics of climate models. Course leaders will discuss the intersection of science and politics, and the question of whether leaders have begun to turn their backs on science and progress in challenging political times.

Applicants may be freelance or staff reporters, writers, editors or producers, and must have at least three years of full-time experience in journalism.

The application deadline is October 12.

For more information, click here: http://ksj.mit.edu/fellowships/boot-camps/medical-evidence-boot-camp-fall-2012

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