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Education:
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Ph.D. in Molecular Biology 1986-1991
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
B.S. in Natural Sciences 1982-1986
Xavier University Cincinnati, Ohio
graduated summa cum laude--grade point average 4.0/4.0
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Experience:
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Freelance writer
1995 - present
Report and write stories on a freelance basis.
Chicago Tribune
Chicago, Illinois
1994 - 1996
Worked as a general reporter, who specialized in science, medical
and technology articles.
Laurel School,
John Carroll University
(Cleveland, Ohio) and Loyola
University (Chicago, Illinois)
September 1990, 1997-1999
Taught Biology-related courses to students, from high school freshman
to graduate level.
Children's Memorial
Hospital Chicago, Illinois
January 1991 - January 1994
Postdoctoral research associate. Directed a laboratory that studied
the problem of heart valve failure in children.
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Speaking Experience:
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A representative sample of my speaking engagements include: Harvard
University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University
of North Carolina, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland
State University. A full list is available upon request.
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Scholarships and Awards:
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Knight Science Journalism Fellowship 2002-2003
American Association for the Advancement of Science Mass
Media Fellowship 1994
Northwestern University graduate fellowship 1986-1991
Xavier University Alumni Scholarship 1982-1986
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Professional:
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• Member, the American Society for Journalists and Authors
• Member, the National Association of Science Writers
• Member, the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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