The CEJ was established in 1992 by the Journalism and Mass Communication program at the University of Colorado Boulder to enrich public understanding of environmental issues by elevating the quality, range and depth of coverage by journalists. The center does this by helping seasoned and emerging journalists enhance their knowledge of the scientific, economic, political and social aspects of theseissues. The CEJ focuses on the professional development of working journalists; student education; and research on media, environment and society. The centerpiece of programs for journalists is the Ted Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism.