Welcome! My name is Hannah Ashton and I am the science writer for the College of Science. I research, write and produce science content for the college's website, blog (Impact), donor communications, alumni publications and student recruitment publications. I also help with written material for events and manage two of the colleges social media pages.

Previously, I was the business/agriculture/environment reporter for the Times-News in Twin Falls, Idaho. In 2022, my work won three awards from the Idaho Press Club: 2nd place Rookie of the Year, 3rd place General News Story and 3rd place Agriculture Report.

I have a master's in natural resources and environmental journalism from the University of Montana and a bachelor's in science communication from Washington State University. I also have a minor in environmental science from WSU.
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My work has been published on the College of Science website, The Stater magazine, Impact magazine, the Times-News, Idaho Statesman, Idaho Press, Post Register, Montana Quarterly, Cool Green Science, The Daily Evergreen, Indian Country Today, and Conservation Frontlines Magazine.

Education

M.A. Natural Resource and Environmental Journalism, University of Montana

B.A. Science Journalism, Washington State University