Kat Friedrich

Kat Friedrich - Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute | LinkedIn I am an editor and reporter who seeks out fresh ideas about energy, engineering, space… · Experience: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute · Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison · Location: Madison · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Kat Friedrich’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

I would like to ask my social media network to please pass on to your contacts that I am looking for news reporting and/or feature writing opportunities related to space, engineering, physics, energy, and tech. My resume is at lnkd.in/NnZ7GT.
#freelance #journalism

What can B2B media professionals do as we face an onslaught of AI-generated content that threatens to submerge our articles on the internet?
asbpe.org/blog/2024/08...
#ArtificialInteligence #journalism

Space militarization could pose a challenge to global security, argues researcher In May 2024, Russia launched a satellite that some observers believe is a weapon system that could allow the targeted destruction of other satellites in orbit.

This article seems very intelligent.
techxplore.com/news/2024-08...
#space #military

I also have a long-term goal of being at Solar Today for many years, possibly until I retire.

I am setting career goals today because I have PTO. I plan to seek out more opportunities to do freelance reporting about space travel in the future. For the time being, I am happy with reporting for Supercluster, PCI Journal, and Offsite Builder, as well as managing Solar Today part-time.

Thanks for asking. :) It seems like most journalists seem to seek out the spotlight more than I am doing.

Since I am now writing for PCI Journal, which covers precast/prestressed concrete, I should disclose that I support decarbonization of the concrete production process.

I will be discontinuing writing for Ars Technica for the time being as of this month because I want to write for publications that have less broad circulation.

IMPRESS warns news publishers against hate speech towards LGBTQ+ groups The UK press regulator urges the press to stop inciting 'abuse and hatred' in its news reporting around sexuality and sexual identity

It's important for news organizations to not bait people based on their identities.
www.journalism.co.uk/news/impress...

Beer in space: Researchers study microgravity's effect on fermentation A recent study by University of Florida researchers provides insight into how beer yeast might behave when fermented in outer space. The research is published in the journal Beverages.

Scientists are studying fermenting beer in space.
Obviously, this is essential to human health and well-being. ;)
phys.org/news/2024-08...

Physicists throw world's smallest disco party with a levitating ball of fluorescent nanodiamond Physicists at Purdue are throwing the world's smallest disco party. The disco ball itself is a fluorescent nanodiamond, which they have levitated and spun at incredibly high speeds. The fluorescent di...

While reading about physics this Saturday night instead of going out to a nightclub, I found this story...
phys.org/news/2024-08...

Understanding the Darkness - Dark Matter and Dark Energy YouTube video by This Week in Space

"If dark energy is significantly stronger than it is today, then we actually have a very violent fate of the universe."
- Jason Rhodes, research scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoD-...

What do you need to protect? What do you need to protect?

Have you checked your #cybersecurity lately?
Journalists conceal information that relates to many different topics, so it's especially important for us to keep an eye on this.
securityinabox.org/en/

Energy poverty can mean you spend less on luxuries—or put your life at risk If you are in energy poverty (or fuel poverty, as it is sometimes called), you or your household cannot afford to spend enough on the energy you need to cook, heat or light your home.

We experienced energy poverty for years when I was in New England. Energy costs are one of the main reasons I live in Wisconsin now.
phys.org/news/2024-07...

Predicting Tipping Points in Complex Systems A machine-learning framework predicts when a complex system, such as an ecosystem or a power grid, will undergo a critical transition.

Paradoxically, mass extinctions can occur suddenly even when the environment changes gradually. Predicting such tipping points is finally possible.

Activism and Science Journalism: Where Are Your Boundaries? - The Open Notebook Few concepts trigger more disagreement among journalists than the notion of objectivity. What exactly is objectivity, and what actions compromise it? Is objectivity even possible? And if it is possibl...

In which Shraddha Chakradhar asks: Can a science journalist freely express opinions on some public policy issues and still report “objectively” on others, such as climate change? 🧪

Traveling Through Space and Time, with Janna Levin - StarTalk All-Stars Astrophysicist Janna Levin and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer Cosmic Queries about interstellar travel, from special relativity to visiting exoplanets.

It's fascinating to hear Janna Levin's vivid descriptions of surprising aspects of space travel. #space #physics
startalkmedia.com/show/traveli...

I'm looking for an online course on differential equations - preferably a free one. An explanatory book would work too, if it is well-written. Do you have any recommendations?
#math

Altering articles under an air conditioner

I have been taking a break from using X, Bluesky and Mastodon recently because I am having a very busy summer. I am going to start peeking in here more again this weekend.

Here are the winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes - Poynter A list of the winners of journalism’s top honor, including links to the winning stories.

Seeing what these 2024 #Pulitzer prize winners have done makes me proud to be a #journalist. These are stories with real impact and compassion from a broad array of newsrooms.
www.poynter.org/business-wor...

I've finally found an automatic transcription tool that has decent cybersecurity. I started using Google Pinpoint today! Using it will increase my average hourly income for freelance articles by $7 per hour by saving around 1 hour of transcription time per article.

Thank you. I enjoyed writing this piece.

Choctaw Students Study Indigenous Heirloom Seeds in Space The Choctaw community has been collecting wild plants for over 12,000 years and has been growing agricultural plants for around 2,500 years. They developed tribal varieties of squash, corn, beans and ...

It was a pleasure to write this article on a science education project that has involved sending Choctaw heirloom seeds to space. #indigenous #agriculture #environmentaljournalism
www.supercluster.com/editorial/ch...

Would you be open to having a phone conversation with me about your publication before I pitch?

Space Experiment Provides Insights for Developing Cancer Drugs The quest for a cure for pancreatic, lung, and colon cancer has led to space. In December 2018 researchers sent several cancer-causing proteins to the International Space Station. Their research made ...

This spring, I wrote an article about biochemistry for the first time. It's about an experiment that involved launching #proteins into #space to crystallize at a space station. This research is part of an effort to develop drugs to cure certain types of cancer.
www.supercluster.com/editorial/sp...

I'm browsing through the ASBPE award finalists and the regional winners. There are some knockout graphics featured! Great job, everyone.

I interviewed the creator of the Wonder Tools newsletter, Jeremy Caplan, director of teaching and learning at the CUNY
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, about tech tools for freelance reporters.
asbpe.org/blog/2024/04... #journalism #tradepress

I just updated Solar Today's About page to describe our commitments to transparency, accountability, quality, and diversity. ases.org/solartoday/a... #solarpower #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #energynews

These Google News Initiative tools that are being demonstrated at #ISOJ2024 are amazing. I am looking forward to experimenting with Pinpoint.