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With over a dozen years of writing experience, I have worked in almost every
medium: newspapers, feature magazines, radio, web, and books. I write predominantly
about modern and historical astronomy and physics, but over the years I
have tackled a wide range of subjects from health to relationships to reviews
– all of which help contribute to an easy and light writing style perfect
both for lay audiences and children. Since 1998, I have been a full-time
freelance writer, and have written four books: one for children on astronomy;
one for young adults on nuclear physics; and two for adults -- on the big
bang, and on Einstein.
Experience
Freelance Writer, 1993-present
Co-Founder, Editor, Writer, 1999-2001
Dating911, LLC Washington,
DC
Founded advice web site (www.dating911.com) on dating
and relationships. Edited all content for the site including a variety of
expert columnists. Wrote weekly
columns and Q&A under the title ADating Diva.@
Dating Diva, 1997-1999
www.electra.com, Washington,
DC
Advice columnist on dating and relationships for Electra
web site (originally owned by AOL, purchased by Oxygen in 1998). Responsible
for writing amusing and informative bi‑weekly columns, answering daily
questions, and hosting bi‑weekly Internet chats.
Radio Writer, Broadcast Producer
1994-1998
Science Report Radio, American Institute of Physics College Park, MD
Produced two‑minute radio spots on the physical sciences for a lay
audience. Sole staff member for the show, in charge of developing ideas,
interviewing experts, writing, and voicing scripts. During my tenure, the
number of stations playing "Science Report" increased from 50
to 200.
Writer, Reporter 1993
Science Washington,
DC
Wrote dozens of articles, ranging from short science policy stories to longer
research news features for a premier, international science weekly. Produced
accurate, comprehensive articles in a short time frame. Occasional editor
of "Random Samples" section.
Features Writer 1993
The Santa Cruz Sentinel Santa Cruz, CA
Covered local news for ABay Living,@ the features section of a mid‑size newspaper.
Education
Philosophy and History of Science
1996-1997
Science Journalism 1992-1993
Physics and English, B.A. 1987-1991
Awards
$Marine Biological Laboratory Science Writing Fellow, 1996
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American Chemical Society Science Writer Fellow, 1993
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American Tentative Society essay award, 1993
Memberships
$Board member DC Science Writers Association
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Radio and Television News Director Association
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Sigma Xi, scientific honor society
Skills
and Interests
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Guest teacher in local colleges, secondary schools, and
elementary schools in both science and science writing
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Trained Broadcast Voice
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Highly Skilled at web production, including design and
HTML coding
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Professional experience with
both digital and analog audio editing and production
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