Overview

I am a Ph.D. biologist who has written, reviewed, and edited scientific manuscripts in a wide variety of natural-science topics for 15 years, and I am currently serving as a technical editor in a sustainable technology center. I am also a freelance content reviewer and editor for educational publishing companies, and, as a former professor, I am well suited to write, edit, and review biology textbook copy for high school and above. I am particularly interested in expanding my work with educational publishers, but will happily assist fellow scientists (including those for whom English is a second language) or educators in improving manuscripts, grant proposals, or dissertations.

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Non-Fiction

I reviewed, edited, and formatted grant proposals, grant reports, scientific journal articles, and other materials as needed. Topics covered a wide range of sustainability science, including chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, and biology.

I write, edit, and provide subject matter expertise for educational products geared toward students and teachers at the 6th through 12th grade levels. Specialty areas include biology, plant science, and environmental science, but I have experience developing physical science and human biology content. I also develop assessments, provide image/video assets, and provide pedagogical expertise.

I researched the potential for escape and invasion by crops grown for bioenergy. I analyzed, wrote, presented, and published my findings in a wide variety of scientific journals. I also edited the first book on the subject, inviting authors, reviewing chapters, and formatting material per the publisher's requirements.

I researched the relationship between invasive freshwater plants and water quality and land use. I analyzed, wrote, presented, and published my findings in international journals.

I developed and taught university-level classes in Ecology and Evolution, Plant Physiology, and Biological Research Methods. I also mentored undergraduate researchers, and helped them present our findings at conferences and in scientific journals. I served in this position twice: first in 2006, then again in 2007.

I researched the invasive traits and behavior of a large perennial grass in California's riparian systems. I also served as a teaching assistant in Foundations of Plant Biology classes over a number of quarters.