Joyce Daniels

Role
Responsible for writing and editing program publications, news releases and web content covering Michigan Sea Grant research and outreach activities.

Focus

• Writes and edits news and feature articles for Upwellings, Michigan Sea Grant’s quarterly newsletter
• Interviews Sea Grant researchers and other Great Lakes experts about current projects and issues
• Develops news releases, tip sheets and information for media
• Edits special publications, program reports, brochures and fact sheets

Education

• M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Wisconsin
• B.A. English, Western Michigan University

Professional Interests

• Journalism and public opinion
• Media coverage of Great Lakes and environmental topics
• Science writing

Professional Experience

• Editor, Gale Research, 1991-1995
• Community news editor, The Morning Sun
• Reporter/Assistant Editor, The Armada Times
• Editorial Intern, Traverse Magazine

Publications
Upwellings quarterly newsletter
The Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery
Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands poster
Michigan Clean Marina program brochure
Don’t Get Trapped! (brochure for recreational boaters)