Jon Schmid moves south for a new job

Jon Schmid is departing MICAR to join the Raleigh News & Observer as an assistant database editor, with Matt Reavy, a doctoral student, taking over his editorial duties at Uplink and professional seminar responsibilities.

Jon Schmid will be leaving MICAR next month to work as an assistant database editor for the Raleigh, N.C., News & Observer. Jon has been handling much of MICAR's role with the professional community while pursuing a master's degree in journalism since Elliot Jaspin left the Institute last June. Matt Reavy, a doctoral student in journalism, will take over Jon's role as editor of Uplink and will help Andy Scott, executive director for Investigative Reporters & Editors, teach the professional seminars.

The next TRI-DART seminar is scheduled for May 23-28. Both Andy and Matt will handle requests for data analysis and data sales until a new MICAR director is appointed.