Science writer… systems thinker… pragmatic idealist
Brief Bio
Science writer with a background in ecosystems theory and genomics. Current focus on climate resilience and other forms of adaptation. Freelancing, and open to steady part-time remote work.
Currently enrolled in a master’s program in science writing at Johns Hopkins University. Anticipated graduation date May 2020 (working on my thesis now).
Social Media
Recent Clips
- San Antonio Finds the Key to Flood Control in its Gardens. (2019, December 23). Southwest Dispatch.
- Why You Want Oysters and a Salt Marsh Between You and a Hurricane. (2019, June 3). Vox.
- We Need to Change the Way We Talk About GMOs. (2018, October 4). Undark.
- USDA Unveils New Gene-Stacking Tool to Prevent Plant Diseases. (2018, August 14). The Scientist.
- Tight Junction Function and the Immune System: Why your “can’t eat” list keeps growing. (2018, March 15). Celiac.com.
- Could Rapamycin Help Humans Live Longer? (2018, March 1). The Scientist.
Books
- Co-authored a textbook, Ecological Sustainability, published in 2013 by CRC Press; the primary author of the chapter on sustainable agriculture.
- Co-authored a textbook on genomics published in 2008 by CRC Press. Studied ethics at Dartmouth under Ronald Green, a prominent genetic ethicist; primary author of the chapter on ethics.
Memberships and Affiliations
- National Association of Science Writers
- Southwest Science Writers Association
- Solutions Journalism Network
- Authors’ Guild
- American Academy for the Advancement of Science
