Health Science
Resume:
Kirsten Weir *** **th Avenue NE
Independent Writer & Editor Minneapolis, MN 55413
abpjd4@r.postjobfree.com
www.kirstenweir.com
Education
Master of Arts: Journalism (December 2001)
Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting Program
New York University, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts: Biology & Environmental Studies (June 1999)
Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI
Employment
Freelance Writer (Full-time since Oct. 2006)
Specialize in writing about science, health, and the environment for diverse
audiences including children, teenagers, the general public, and scientific
professionals
Research, report, and write news and feature articles for magazines, newspapers,
websites, reports, and specialty publications
Create dynamic content for blogs and websites
Edit scientific, journalistic, and educational publishing content for websites and
publications
Science Writer (January 2005 September 2006)
New Hampshire Sea Grant
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
Researched, reported, and wrote news articles, feature articles, and press releases
about Sea Grant s marine research and educational programs
Coordinated Sea Grant s media relations and communications activities
Edited reports, articles, and books written by scientists and authors
Designed posters, pamphlets, books, and other Sea Grant products
Photographed Sea Grant activities and events
Associate Editor (September 2002 December 2004)
Current Science
Weekly Reader Corporation
Stamford, CT
Researched, reported, and wrote feature articles for national biweekly science
magazine for teenagers
Developed story ideas covering technology, life, earth, health, & physical sciences
Wrote teacher s guide materials to accompany each student-edition issue
Created engaging web content including articles, quizzes, and games
Consulting Editor (January 2001 September 2002)
Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Wrote a monthly science news column
Edited full-length feature articles written by scientists
Developed story ideas and acquired articles from freelance authors
Checked facts, proofread, and assisted with production of the monthly magazine
Select Clients
Magazines, Websites, and Special Publications Educational Publishing
American Psychological Association National Geographic Explorer!
Canine Health Foundation (American Kennel Club) Scholastic
Dartmouth Medicine magazine School Solutions
Discover Weekly Reader
E/The Environmental Magazine -Career World
Go (AirTran Airlines) -Current Health Kids
Inside Science News Service -Current Health Teens
Natural History -Current Science
Nature Conservancy Magazine -Science Spin
New Scientist - WR Custom Publishing
Popular Science W.H. Freeman Publishing
Psychology Today
Salon
Scientific American Mind
The Scientist
Union of Concerned Scientists
Women s Health
Awards & Honors
Winner, 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award (Best Feature Article, Grades 6-8),
Association of Educational Publishers
Finalist, 2008 Distinguished Achievement Award (Best Feature Article, Grades K-5),
Association of Educational Publishers
2008 Ocean Science Journalism Fellow, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Professional Memberships
National Association of Science Writers
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