This blog was originally published on Science Unsealed. The story has had a few updates. At the end of the summer, two of the plover chicks were successfully fledged, and by the end of August, monitoring time was over. The birding and nature-loving community rejoiced in the success. Hope to see Monty and Rose next …
Category: My Work

CG Life Blog Contributions
During my internship at CG Life, I was fortunate enough to contribute two blogs about life science marketing topics. Ten Tips for an Effective Trade Show Booth Exploring the Possibilities for Augmented Reality in Life Science Marketing

Big Ideas Writing
I have been fortunate to work part-time at Big Ideas Writing, which has taught me a lot about freelancing and marketing, particularly for small business.

Research Assistant for Ted Anton
From 2015 to 2016, I assisted author and Depaul professor Ted Anton with his upcoming book, Planet of Microbes. I contributed to the book in several different ways; I transcribed interviews, wrote research summaries, formatted end notes, and did fact-checking. The book will be published by University of Chicago Press in October, 2017.

Profile of Josh Engel
As part of a class project, I was fortunate enough to interview and profile Josh Engel of the Field Museum's Bird Division.

Blog Posts for Pro-Home Services
I have written many blog posts for Pro-Home Services about roofing, siding, etc. It is great to work with small businesses in the Chicagoland area. Planning Your New Roof, Step by Step 10 Tips for Choosing a Front Door Can a Wood Shake Roof Have You Covered? How to Avoid a Leaking Roof in Winter

Clarifier
For the past two years, I have worked on the editing, organizing and publication of the Illinois Water Environment Association's quarterly newsletter, The Clarifier, which is printed and mailed out to association members. I gather articles from contributors, work with photos, write directions for the printer, organize the articles, and proofread them. All the content …

Why are we Still Fighting Tuberculosis?
This piece was completed for a graduate-level science writing class that I took at DePaul. King Tut, Edgar Allan Poe, Eleanor Roosevelt, and George Orwell all lived in various times across human history, yet they all died the same way- of tuberculosis, the highly contagious but treatable disease. Tuberculosis, or TB, is an age-old disease, …

Blog Posts for Total Fire and Safety
Since 2015, I have been writing regular content for Total Fire & Safety.