Filmed and edited by Karyn Simpson.
Broadcast on CAN-TV in Chicago. Published on Medill Reports.
When Paul Sereno and his team at the Fossil Lab at the University of Chicago find dinosaurs, they typically just look like bits of crushed bone and rock. How do these paleontologists, fossil preparators and paleo artists transform these fragmented fossils into life-size, flesh-and-bone dinosaurs? It takes hundreds of hours, extensive research, and just the right combination of art and science.
Filmed and edited by Karyn Simpson.
The School for Field Studies is a study abroad program with locations all around the world, which aims to give students first-hand environmental research experience. I filmed this video while staying at the School for Field Studies center in Cambodia, reporting over their research into noise pollution, animal overpopulation, and the environmental effects of the religious practice of merit release.
Filmed and edited by Karyn Simpson.
Published on Medill Reports.
The In Her Shoes Foundation put the "giving" back in Thanksgiving this year. The organization, accompanied by more than 70 volunteers, spent Thanksgiving Day at Grasmere Residential Home, a specialized mental health rehabilitation facility. There, the volunteers helped serve Thanksgiving lunch to the residents, played board games and made gratitude collages with them as part of the In Her Shoes Foundation's Giving Back Program. Why is giving back to your community on Thanksgiving so important? Holidays can be a tough time for people with mental illnesses, said Kasia Wereszczynska, founder and executive director of In Her Shoes Foundation, and taking time to truly listen to and talk with people can help them feel supported and encouraged.
Filmed and edited by Karyn Simpson.
Published on Medill Reports.
Larry Antonsen wants to do everything he can to ensure no child is ever abused by a priest again. That's why he works with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) and attends events like Nov. 3's All Survivor's Day at Holy Name Cathedral Parish, a day dedicated to drawing attention to sexual abuse by clergy members and demanding justice for the survivors. As a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest and a still-practicing member of the Catholic faith, Antonsen knows how hard it can be to heal from this kind of trauma, and he wants to share his story in hopes it can give someone else the courage to come forward and get help.
Filmed and edited by Karyn Simpson.
Oct. 16 was the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's World Food Day. Their goal this year was to raise awareness for #ZeroHunger - their movement to end hunger around the world. One way the FAO recommends people help is by eating a more sustainable diet, such as shopping locally and wasting less. Want to learn more about their recommendations? Visit their website.
Filmed and edited by Karyn Simpson.
Eating disorders are becoming increasingly common in present-day society. What needs to change? We should start with reducing stigma, experts say.
B-roll filmed and package edited by Karyn Simpson.
The weather in Chicago this winter is some of the worst in decades. How can you stay safe in the cold? Remain indoors when possible, and wear a hat and gloves whenever you have to be outside.
Filmed in collaboration with colleagues. Edited by Karyn Simpson.
Dunkin Donuts rewards members beware - your private information may have been accessed in a security breach in November. The company said in a statement that hackers may have gained access to DD Perks members' email addresses, passwords and account numbers, but customers don't seem too concerned.
Filmed in collaboration with colleagues. Edited by Karyn Simpson.
Note: "Quick Turn" video - assignment received at 9 a.m., final product submitted by 5 p.m.
The Illinois State Senate voted Wednesday, Nov. 15, to raise the state tobacco age from 18 to 21, which would override Gov. Bruce Rauner's summer veto of the issue. What do residents and business owners think of the potential change? "I don't think the age is the issue," said Kevin Levi, vice president of Iwan Ries & Co.
Filmed and edited by Karyn Simpson.
Parkour is the act of moving efficiently between two points, but according to Kurt Gowan, founder of Parkour Ways in Chicago, it can be so much more than that. Parkour is about not just the physical benefits, Gowan said, but also the mental benefits that come from working for and accomplishing difficult tasks. Gowan's classes are open to people of all ages and skill levels, and he likes to tailor the classes to his participants so that each attendee is challenged, excited and safe.
Filmed and edited by Karyn Simpson.
REACH Equine Therapy uses horses to make a difference in people's lives.
Filmed and edited in collaboration with colleagues.
Pinewood Roasters works hard to make great coffee.