Education
2004, MS, Biological Sciences, Stanford University
- Albion Walter Hewlett Stanford Graduate Fellow, 2002-2004
- Neural Systems and Behavior Course, Marine Biological Laboratory, 2003
2001, BS, Biology, Loyola University Chicago
- Presidential Scholarship, 1997-2001
Journalism training
2009, Science Literacy Project workshop, Berkeley, CA
2006, Medicine in the Media, Hanover, NH
2005, Health Coverage Fellowship, Boston, MA
2004, AAAS Mass Media Fellow, KUNC, Greeley, CO
Honors
2020, AZBEE Awards from ASPBE: Website of the Year (the-scientist.com)
2019, Invited panelist, Women in Science Society, San Diego State University
2018, AZBEE Awards from ASPBE:
- Magazine of the Year (The Scientist)
- National Gold for single issue
- Regional Gold for infographics
2017, AZBEE Awards from ASPBE:
- Regional Bronze for print department
- Magazine of the Year Honorable Mention (The Scientist)
2010, Pennsylvania AP Broadcasters Awards
2010, Invited speaker, Association for Women in Science-Philadelphia
2009, 2010, Invited moderator, The Franklin Institute
2008, 2009, Society of Professional Journalists, Philadelphia chapter, multiple awards
2005, 2006, New Hampshire Broadcasters Association, multiple awards
Personal interests
Volunteering with the TBRS Community, a rare disease patient advocacy organization (Vice President, 2019 – present)
Books, music, hikes, volleyball, and anything that involves being in or on water