Background
Detjen, James Thomas was born on January 5, 1948 in New York City. Son of Gustav Henry Hugo and Marion Louise (Kirby) Detjen.
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James Thomas Detjen, American Science journalist. Achievements include being first journalist to fly through eye of nor'easter, a severe winter storm; newspaper articles have prompted passage of new environmental laws and the cleanup of industrial pollution. Member Investigative Reporters & Editors, National Association Science Writers, Society.Environ. Journalists (president since 1990), Explorers Club, International Association Science Writers.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1972; Master of Science, Columbia University, 1978; postgraduate, Harvard University.
Career
Reporter, Poughkeepsie (New York) Journal, 1973-1977; instructor, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1977; environmental writer, Courier Journal, Louisville, 1978-1982; associate professor journalism, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1984-1990; professor, Drexel U., Philadelphia, since 1990; science and environmental writer, Philadelphia Inquirer, since 1982. Researcher handbook Environmental Risk Reporting in New Jersey Newspapers, 1986. Consultant journal book Chemicals, the Press and the Public, 1989.
Achievements
Membership
Member Investigative Reporters & Editors, National Association Science Writers, Society.Environ. Journalists (president since 1990), Explorers Club, International Association Science Writers.
Connections
Married Connie Cole, November 28, 1981. Children: Christopher Thomas, Bradley Scott.
Awards
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Recipient Edward Meeman award Scripps Howard Foundation, 1975, 76, 78, 80, 85, Thomas L. Stokes award Washington Journalism Center, 1980, 82, National Headliner award, 1980, George Polk award Long Island University, 1980.Recipient Edward Meeman award Scripps Howard Foundation, 1975, 76, 78, 80, 85, Thomas L. Stokes award Washington Journalism Center, 1980, 82, National Headliner award, 1980, George Polk award Long Island University, 1980.