{"id":2073,"date":"2024-07-17T21:17:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T21:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-usc-dornsife.pantheonsite.io\/wrigley\/?page_id=2073"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:55:26","slug":"storymakers-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/engagement\/storymakers-program\/storymakers-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Storymakers FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\">Thank you for your interest in the Wrigley Institute Storymakers fellowship! Please see below for answers to some commonly asked questions about the program.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2026 Program<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> July 20-26, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Wrigley Marine Science Center, Santa Catalina Island<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notification deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0March 15, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications for the 2026 cohort are now closed. Please check back in December 2026 for applications to the 2027 cohort.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Eligibility and Applications\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-qlHcEWZ16B\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-qlHcEWZ16B\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Who is eligible to apply for a USC Wrigley Institute Storymakers fellowship?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-qlHcEWZ16B\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-qlHcEWZ16B\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> Storymakers is designed for full-time, established researchers with a significant body of work in environment- or sustainability-related topics.<\/p>\n<p>The program is especially suitable for mid-career researchers and those who are at an inflection point in their career, but <strong>all applicants should have significant research experience beyond the completion of a Ph.D. or other terminal degree. <\/strong>We regret that we are not currently able to accept active or newly graduated Ph.D. students.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We encourage natural-science, social-science, and humanities researchers to apply. To date, most fellows have been tenured faculty from leading four-year colleges and universities, but we also welcome researchers from state academies of sciences, government agencies, independent research organizations, NGOs, and similar organizations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-qlHcEWZ16B\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-qlHcEWZ16B\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Is this program open to applicants from outside North America?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-qlHcEWZ16B\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-qlHcEWZ16B\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> Researchers from outside North America are welcome to apply but should be aware of the following details:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Our instructors are American professionals focused on the English-speaking media market. We prioritize applicants whose primary audience aligns with our expertise.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">All program instruction is conducted in English, and some technical language is involved.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Applicants must fund their own travel to and from Los Angeles, California, and are solely responsible for meeting all requirements, such as visas, for legally entering the country to participate in this program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-qlHcEWZ16B\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-qlHcEWZ16B\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What was the application deadline?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-qlHcEWZ16B\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-qlHcEWZ16B\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> Applications for the 2026 cohort closed on February 1, 2026. Applications for the 2027 cohort will open in December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-qlHcEWZ16B\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-qlHcEWZ16B\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">When will applicants be notified of decisions?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-qlHcEWZ16B\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-qlHcEWZ16B\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> Applications will be evaluated and fellows selected on a rolling basis. All decisions will be finalized and shared by March 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Costs\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-ApCJcTKG1Q\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-ApCJcTKG1Q\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What costs are involved, and what does the fellowship cover?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-ApCJcTKG1Q\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-ApCJcTKG1Q\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> Fellows are responsible for their own travel to and from Los Angeles, plus their arrival and departure hotels, if needed. The Wrigley Institute will recommend hotels and may arrange for discounted room blocks, if demand is sufficient.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The fellowship covers all costs associated with program instruction; ground transportation from a designated local hotel to the boat dock for departure; boat transportation on the USC vessel <i>Miss Christi<\/i> between San Pedro, CA, and the Wrigley Marine Science Center on Santa Catalina Island; room, board, and all scheduled activities while on the island; and hosted arrival and departure dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-ApCJcTKG1Q\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-ApCJcTKG1Q\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What if I don\u2019t have the funds for out-of-pocket costs?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-ApCJcTKG1Q\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-ApCJcTKG1Q\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> We encourage you to investigate whether all or part of your out-of-pocket expenses may be payable through research or professional development funding available through your home institution or third parties, such as foundation grants. Unfortunately, the Wrigley Institute is not able to provide financial support beyond underwriting program costs as outlined above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n              \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Travel and Attendance\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Where does the program take place?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-B6wAwe-aU4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-B6wAwe-aU4\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> The core program will take place at the <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/research\/wrigley-marine-science-center-wmsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wrigley Marine Science Center<\/a> (WMSC) on Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles. WMSC is the satellite campus of the Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability, and is located in a nature preserve in a remote part of Catalina Island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The hosted arrival dinner will take place at a location TBD near the designated arrival hotel, and the departure dinner will take place on Catalina Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Just how remote? Will I be sleeping in a tent?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-B6wAwe-aU4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-B6wAwe-aU4\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b>\u00a0The Wrigley Marine Science Center campus is equipped with <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/research\/wrigley-marine-science-center-wmsc\/visit-wmsc\/wmsc-facilities-photo-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern, comfortable lodging and other facilities<\/a>. Fellows will be housed in townhome-, apartment-, or cottage-style housing with private bedrooms and shared living areas and bathrooms. WMSC also has a fully-equipped dining hall that serves three delicious meals each day. A restaurant and general store are available in the village of Two Harbors, which is about two miles away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">First aid assistance is available on campus through the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber, an emergency medical facility for diving injuries. The campus is served by Bay Watch paramedics for emergency situations and has a helipad for medical evacuations. However, the nearest pharmacy and hospital are 90 minutes away on unpaved roads. <strong>All Fellows are encouraged to bring enough essential medications for the duration of their stay and to take care of any predictable medical needs before arriving in Los Angeles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">When does the program take place?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-B6wAwe-aU4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-B6wAwe-aU4\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> The 2026 program will take place July 20-26, 2026. We recommend that all Fellows plan to stay at the recommended arrival hotel on the night of July 19, as the boat for Catalina Island will depart from San Pedro early in the morning on July 20. Fellows will return to the mainland for departure at midday on July 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How should I arrange travel to and from Los Angeles?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-B6wAwe-aU4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-B6wAwe-aU4\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> Fellows are responsible for booking their own travel to and from Los Angeles and their arrival and departure hotels, if needed. Depending on demand, the Wrigley Institute may arrange for a discounted room block at the recommended arrival hotel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ground transportation between the recommended arrival hotel and the boat dock, and round-trip boat transportation between Los Angeles and Catalina Island, will be provided and booked for you by the Wrigley Institute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">More details on travel will be communicated to accepted Fellows in early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can I attend all or part of the program remotely?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-B6wAwe-aU4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-B6wAwe-aU4\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b>\u00a0Storymakers is an intensive program whose impact and value stems, in part, from the dynamic of living and working together for a week. Conversations over meals, hikes and snorkels on Catalina Island, and the peacefulness and separation of the surroundings are all key contributors to learning, inspiration, relationship-building, and effective work. For these reasons, all Fellows and primary instructors are required to be on site in order to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">I have an existing obligation during the fellowship week. Can I arrive late or leave early?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-B6wAwe-aU4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-B6wAwe-aU4\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b>\u00a0Storymakers is an intensive program, and every day counts. Please apply only if you can commit to being fully present for the entire week. If you are unable to make such a commitment this year, we encourage you to apply during a sabbatical year or at a similar time when you have fewer competing commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-7-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-controls=\"section-1-7-B6wAwe-aU4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Will I have time to handle my academic responsibilities during the program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-7-B6wAwe-aU4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-7-B6wAwe-aU4\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b>\u00a0Each day of Storymakers involves a full day of programming, and sessions involve intensive thinking, creating, and learning. Down time is built into the program, but is meant to be used for quiet work, rest, or inspiration. If you feel that your focus will be divided, we encourage you to apply during a sabbatical year or at a similar time when you have fewer competing commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Program Curriculum and Events\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-Y0cs6sKS4L\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-Y0cs6sKS4L\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do I need to come to the program with a specific project idea in mind?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-Y0cs6sKS4L\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-Y0cs6sKS4L\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A: <\/b>Not necessarily. You should have a clear idea about the core message(s), theme(s), and story(ies) you want to convey, but you do not need to have a fully-formed project concept. In fact, Storymakers is designed to encourage you to consider unexpected storytelling avenues. We recommend that you come to the program with an early concept and an open mind about possible projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-Y0cs6sKS4L\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-Y0cs6sKS4L\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What topics will be covered?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-Y0cs6sKS4L\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-Y0cs6sKS4L\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><b>A:<\/b> The overarching theme of this program is the use of powerful narratives to catalyze change around the environment and sustainability. We will examine how stories can be used ethically and effectively for this purpose. Expert instructors will guide Fellows through storytelling written, audio, and experiential\/immersive formats. 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