Sarah Gardner

Sarah Gardner

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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I lead a team responsible for bringing National Geographic's storytelling to life across…

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  • National Geographic Graphic

    National Geographic

    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington, District Of Columbia

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    Peoria, Illinois Area

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    Carbondale, Ill.

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    Carbondale, Ill.

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Education

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Graphic

    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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    Activities and Societies: National Press Photographer's Association (President, Secretary)

    I studied in the cinema and photography department specializing in commercial photography, and in the journalism department specializing in photojournalism. I received the university's highest scholarship, the Chancellor Scholarship and earned an honors certificate as well as graduating Cum Laude. I worked for the campus newspaper for eight consecutive semesters, and spent one year as editor-in-chief. I was involved in organizations such as Alt.News. 26:46, Studio A and the SIU chapter of…

    I studied in the cinema and photography department specializing in commercial photography, and in the journalism department specializing in photojournalism. I received the university's highest scholarship, the Chancellor Scholarship and earned an honors certificate as well as graduating Cum Laude. I worked for the campus newspaper for eight consecutive semesters, and spent one year as editor-in-chief. I was involved in organizations such as Alt.News. 26:46, Studio A and the SIU chapter of National Press Photographers Association—which I became president of my senior year.

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    Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta, Studio A: In Concert, Alt.News.26:46

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Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer

    Saluki Scholars Program

    - Present 9 years 6 months

    Education

    Volunteered during the two-day interview process for the SIU Chancellor's Scholarship Interview Weekend four years in a row. Duties included working check-in tables, answering questions, managing schedules for rooms of interviews and hosting applicants overnight.

Publications

  • Ferguson: Ethics, citizen journalism and social media

    Gateway Journalism Review

    The events taking place in Ferguson, Mo. immediately following the death of Michael Brown have challenged journalists and have been defining moments in many journalism careers. Analyzing the coverage and experiences of those involved uncovers ethical dilemmas and technological advances that are changing the foundation of how journalists cover breaking news.

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    Gateway Journalism Review critically analyzes the mass media in the Midwest stretching from Ohio to Oklahoma and from…

    The events taking place in Ferguson, Mo. immediately following the death of Michael Brown have challenged journalists and have been defining moments in many journalism careers. Analyzing the coverage and experiences of those involved uncovers ethical dilemmas and technological advances that are changing the foundation of how journalists cover breaking news.

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    Gateway Journalism Review critically analyzes the mass media in the Midwest stretching from Ohio to Oklahoma and from North Dakota to Arkansas – and beyond. The publication’s goal is to regularly review journalism, new media, photojournalism, advertising, public relations and entertainment media to help ensure the public has the most credible, fair media possible. (via http://gatewayjr.org/about/)

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Honors & Awards

  • Associated Press Member Photo of the Month (September)

    Associated Press

  • 2nd Place: Multimedia Reporting

    Illinois College Press Association

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  • 2nd Place: Photo Story

    Illinois College Press Association

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  • Honorable Mention: Multimedia Reporting

    Illinois College Press Association

  • 2nd Place: Sports Photo

    Illinois College Press Association

Organizations

  • National Press Photographers Association SIU Chapter

    President, Secretary

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    Represented SIU in Region 5 at IGNITE NPPA meeting of chairs and leaders, Chapter chosen as the Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year 2012

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