Science & Environmental Writing Program

Lehigh University's nationally and internationally known Science and Environmental Writing Program in the Department of Journalism and Communication graduated its first student in 1978. Every year since then, a small but select number of sought-after majors and minors have been graduated and have gone on to rewarding careers in media, industry, government, consulting and nonprofit organizations.

Science Writing Majors

The science and environmental writing major is ideal for students who want to write about pure and applied scientific research, technology, engineering, environment, medicine and health for a variety of audiences varying from the general public to scientists and engineers. In addition to learning how to write about these fields, students can gain experience in media analysis and research, risk communication, and national and international politics of science, environment, medicine and health.

Science Writing Minors

Many students who minor in science writing do so because they realize how important communication is to success in their science and engineering fields. Almost all of these students find that science and environmental writing gives them a much-needed advantage over others in the workplace. Because they learn to think and write critically, they often find themselves assigned to special projects or as project team leaders. Partly because of their introduction to science and environmental writing, a few have altered their career paths to focus on writing or other pursuits, such as law.

Why Major or Minor in Science and Environmental Writing