Thanks to MTSU's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity grant, I am working on a documentary project about mountaintop removal mining in East Tennessee.
My motivation to pursue this projects comes from a handful of sources, but mainly my identity as a "east Tennessean". Growing up in Knoxville, the mountains were a constant backdrop to my life. Surface mining receives relatively little media attention, and when I first started learning about it, I had to learn more.
Cut to a few months later, and I filled out an application to receive funds from MTSU to pursue this, and with the help of my faculty mentors Dr. Strawman and Dr. Spires. Thankfully, I received the funding.
Now the fun begins!
This blog will be a place for me to talk about this project, post resources, photos, musings, and more.
I hope to truly understand this issue and help tell the stories of those affected.
Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or suggestions. I will be seeking lots of outside help.
Stay tuned!
-Alex
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