From Name
Travis J. Garner

Hello,I am a senior photojournalism student at Western Kentucky University. I am currently
working on my senior thesis project on radon, and I need all the help I can get.
Due to the difficulty of making this intangible substance visual, I am trying to support my
project through any means I can. I would love to speak further with anyone who may be
able to connect me to any visual evidence, any research, any studies or statistical data
available that is related to radon (levels, numbers affected, effects of alpha particles,
historic or medical images, etc.).
I am also looking for professionals and individuals at a national level or within my region or
the state of Kentucky who would be valuable resources for my project. I am trying to shed
light on radon from every angle I can, including: science, medicine, construction/realty,
legislation, activism, training/testing/mitigation, and of course those who have been
diagnosed with lung cancer that was mostly likely caused by radon exposure.
The aspects I am struggling with the most as of now are the legislation (including the
groups/individuals pushing for legislation at various government levels, and the lobbyists
who have been successful at keeping regulations for radon testing and mitigation from
passing), and the cancer victims. I would also love any prospective contacts within the
medical field (Anywhere from an oncologist to someone with the office of the U.S. Surgeon
General).
I have been in contact with CANSAR, the Kentucky State Radon Program, and individuals
associated with activism in my area. I have also been in contact or at least been pointed in
the direction of folks that have been leaders in radon research and activism such as Bill
Field, Bill Angel, and Liz Hoffmann, but I am constantly searching for more avenues to
pursue.
I have attached a "letter of intent" in PDF format directed at those cancer victims who might
be motivated to share their story with me. It may give you a better understanding of who I
am, what my project is, and what my motivations are in doing this project.
Feel free to contact me at any time. I look forward to hearing from those of you who have
ideas or leads for me, and hope that you will share your knowledge and connections with
me.
Thank you all for your time,
Travis J. Garner
travis.garner@wku.edu
(505) 304-0574
RN PROF (subscription changes) - http://list.uiowa.edu/archives/radonprofessionals.html RN LEADERS - http://www.radonleaders.org/