photography – Elizabeth Trevathan

Orfield Johnston conveys humankind’s imprint

June 26, 2018March 14, 2022 22elizabethmt A & E, All Journalism Writing, Feature, Outside JournalismTagged conceptual photography, emma orfield johnston, photography, tyler rayburn

In the distant hills of Iceland, there’s an area concealed by bumps and divots, flushed with an entire spectrum of lush and vibrant greens. Intermittently sprinkled in the shallows of the hill, budding plants contrast the dark olive background with…

I am Elizabeth Trevathan, a sophomore at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN. I am completing a double major in Geology and Geography. I was a student journalist in high school and Director of RubicOnline for two years. I was honored as the 2022 Minnesota Journalist of the Year by the Journalism Education Association. As a student journalist, I became passionate about science communication. You can find more information about my experience as a student journalist and my entire portfolio on this site.

I intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Hydrology and research the influence of climate change on the physical circulation of ocean water and its impact on coastal and glacial environments. I am eager to learn how to integrate remote sensing and GIS into this research. I recognize the importance of integrating science communication into this field to create better environments.