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J.D. Allen

  • Lecturer, Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
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J.D. Allen’s Biography

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J.D. Allen is a lecturer at the School of Communication and Journalism, with a joint appointment in Stony Brook's Office of Marketing and Communications to help develop climate and science stories, as well as find opportunities for and coordinate with students.

As a journalist, J.D. won an Eric and Wendy Schmidt Excellence in Science Communication Award from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for the first season of his podcast, Higher Ground. The award was in the Bes…

J.D. Allen’s Journalist Portfolio

The Fight To Save East Hampton's Historic Fishing Culture

The Fight To Save East Hampton's Historic Fishing Culture

Explore the vanishing commercial fishing culture of East Hampton's Springs community and how the documentary …

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More college applicants are opting to include SAT or ACT scores in their submissions

More college applicants are opting to include SAT or ACT scores in their submissions

This application cycle, way more students reported test scores, up 10% compared with last year. That's despit…

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La comunidad rechaza el plan de limpieza del vertedero de Brookhaven

La comunidad rechaza el plan de limpieza del vertedero de Brookhaven

Líderes comunitarios y defensores del medio ambiente han manifestado su rechazo ante el plan del municipio de…

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C4E Presents

C4E Presents

From Stony Brook University's Collaborative for the Earth, C4E Presents explores environmental science, clima…

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Still Newtown

Still Newtown

Ten years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in…

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Higher Ground Podcast

Higher Ground Podcast

On Long Island, communities must prepare, and people find ways to adapt to rising tides and extreme weather t…

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Articles

Federal earnings test puts college degrees on the clock

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By J.D. Allen
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A typical conversation between a high school student, their grown-ups, and a college counselor used to start with campus culture and tuition. Now the discussion is not just what a degree costs — but what it pays. Undersecretary of Education Nicholas Kent told a policy negotiating panel in December that the reckoning is here: "The time for the hard reset of education is now." That reset starts with looking at how higher education is funded.
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Winter Oysters: Why North Fork’s Shellfish Shine in the Offseason - 27 East

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By J.D. Allen
| 27east Verified
Picture the perfect oyster moment. For most, it involves a sun-drenched patio, a chilled glass of rosé, and a tray of glistening raw, half-shells on ice. The oyster is inextricably linked with summer: a fleeting, celebratory snack synonymous with long days and warm nights. It’s a simple, perfect pleasure. But when the air turns cold and holiday tables groan under the weight of roasts and casseroles, the oyster seems like an unlikely protagonist.
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‘Behind the Mic’ With WLIW-FM’s Gianna Volpe

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By J.D. Allen
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Gianna Volpe, host of “Heart of the East End” on 88.3 WLIW-FM, is known for her vibrant personality and dedication to listening to the community. In recent conversations, she shared insights into her philosophy as a journalist, her deep connection to the East End, and love for its festivals. Express: How did you come to appreciate community journalism, and what role does it play in today’s world? Community is so important.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I usually say writing green business and start-up technology stories for Long Island Business News, but really my first job as a journalist was writing obituaries for a mom-and-pop small community newspaper group.

How is social media changing news?

Misinformation abound. We've never been so much closer to being so much further apart.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Giving people the knowledge they need to make their own informed decisions in their lives. Some times that requires a watchdog; sometimes a guide dog.