A writer with a background in the life sciences, I see myself as a translator, deconstructing the "language of science," to ensure that concepts and discoveries can be understood by a wider audience. My favorite science stories occur at the intersection of microbiology and the environment, but I've also been known to get stoked about earthworms, immune systems, manure, glaciers, bioengineering, and bison!

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I am lucky that my full-time job is thinking about science, and that thinking tends to spill over into my hobbies. Whether hiking, birdwatching, running, reading, or painting, I'm often considering my place in nature and the science that surrounds me.

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Currently, I am a student in MIT's Graduate Program in Science Writing, studying science journalism and writing about microbes, health, ecology, and the climate.

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I previously worked as the Science Writing Fellow in the Office of Communications and Marketing at Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA. There, I shared the stories of research, faculty, and students in the STEM disciplines and created award-winning written and multimedia content that shared on the college website, social media platforms, and beyond. Learn more about my education and experience below.