Hello, y'all! I'm Alex Ip 葉清霖, a multimedia environmental journalist from Hong Kong.
I'm the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Xylom, an award-winning, non-profit, Gen-Z-led newsroom exploring the communities influencing and being shaped by science. I am also proud to be part of the MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing, Class of 2024.
I am skilled in photojournalism (DSLR and film), data journalism (Datawrapper), fact-checking (I am trained twice by the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT), Chinese-English translation (I translated a book!) and editing (my writers have won awards from the National Academies, and have gone on to write for the New York Times, Scientific American, and Nature, among others.)
I have spoken at ComSciCon (x2), Science Journalism Forum, and a workshop co-organized by the Hong Kong Journalists Association, supported by the Earth Journalism Network. I was named a Rising Star finalist in the Atlanta Press Club Awards.
As Seen In 👀
What They Say 👇🏽
A lot of you have asked me how I’ve been able to learn so much about "Cop City", it’s because of people like Alex Ip. Give them a follow for really insightful coverage.
Rep. Ruwa Romman, the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Georgia State House of RepresentativesIn the few months I've become aware of the issue, your exceptionally detailed and factual reporting is the first time things have been put in perspective for me.
Albert C., in a reader email addressed to AlexI was talking with my cofounder of 3484 earlier this week...we both fully agreed your journalism even as a student has been some of the best and most impactful in Atlanta, especially about "Cop City".
Sam Baskin, Founder and former Creative Director of 3484 Magazine, Georgia Tech’s official student news magazineI express my heartfelt gratitude to you for your watchdog journalism and research on behalf of the public... Local journalism — and writers such as yourself — are a true national treasure. You keep truth and accountability alive.
Johanna R., in a reader email addressed to AlexSelected work
Writing ✍🏽
Fact-checking the City of Atlanta's Claims on "Cop City (The Xylom, February 16th, 2023)
New study finds more wildfire smoke linked to increased rural suicide rates (Verite News; October 5th, 2023)
Investigative Reporter Chikezie Omeje, on the Future of What It Means to Be Human (MIT Knight Science Journalism Program; December 19th, 2023)
My Body of Work
Twice-monthly:
The Xylom's Newsletter (give us a subscribe!)
2023:
Some Cool Charts We Made in 2023 (The Xylom; December 23rd, 2023)
Investigative Reporter Chikezie Omeje, on the Future of What It Means to Be Human (MIT Knight Science Journalism Program; December 19th, 2023)
Investigative science reporting can be daunting. Here are some tips from journalists who have thrived and survived the beat. (National Association of Science Writers; November 7th, 2023)
New study finds more wildfire smoke linked to increased rural suicide rates (Verite News; October 5th, 2023)
As "Cop City" Proceeds, Atlanta City Council Proposes Acquisition of Parkland in South River Forest (The Xylom; May 14th, 2023)
Fact-checking the City of Atlanta's Claims on "Cop City (The Xylom, February 16th, 2023)
2022:
Sweet Sixteen: Some Cool Charts We Made in 2022 (The Xylom; December 30th, 2022)
For environmental and civic journalists, an open data tool could help unravel federal water quality data (National Association of Science Writers; December 5th, 2022)
KSJ Editing Handbook Translation (Traditional and Simplified Chinese)
2021
Rockets, Labradors, and Lowcountry Shrimp (Georgia Tech Global Change Program; October 27th, 2021)
When editors and scientists meet: communicating science without dumbing it down (National Association of Science Writers; October 18th, 2021)
Georgia Tech Researchers Partner with Savannahians to Implement Data-Driven Solutions (Georgia Tech Global Change Program; October 6th, 2021)
Photography 📸
Texas Coastal Bend
PUFFIN
Western North Carolina
Data Visuals 📈
