Spotlight on The Fellows: Kristen Hwang

Posted June 27, 2014
Kristen Hwang reports in Isla Vista, California. Photo by: Emilie Eaton

Kristen Hwang reports in Isla Vista, California. Photo by: Emilie Eaton

Name: Kristen Hwang, Reynolds Fellow

School: Arizona State University

Style of reporting: Narrative journalism, investigative journalism, photo stories

Previous internship or work experience: I have worked for the Huntsville Times as a Dow Jones News Fund intern, a breaking news reporter for the Arizona Republic, a science writer for NASA-Space Grant at Arizona State University and an editorial intern for PHOENIX magazine.

Favorite reporting experience: I volunteered to work a Saturday at the Huntsville Times last summer. Weekend reporters generally work alone. My 16-plus hour day included meeting Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, a Trayvon Martin rally, a summer corn festival and multiple shootings.

Connect with me: @khwangreports

Website: www.kristenhwang.com

Favorite app: Particle Zoo

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