Robin Marks Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Tell the stories of world-class biomedical research taking place at UCSF, through press releases, pitches to reporters, creative web stories, and multimedia. Land stories in major news media such as New York Times (including 3 stories with front-page placement), Washington Post, CNN, and NPR. Manage large communication projects across the enterprise, build relationships with researchers and reporters, and spearhead new approaches to storytelling.

Science writing, curriculum design, high school science tutor.

San Francisco Bay Area

Discovery Street Science is a small business venture focused on science communication and education. I regularly write reports for UCSF and other research institutions. In addition, I craft classroom and after-school science curricula for major publishers as well as non-profits. My focus is on high school and college freshman, whom I also tutor in chemistry, biology, earth and environmental science. A branch of my business, Discovery Street Tours, offers San Francisco walking tours and… Show more Discovery Street Science is a small business venture focused on science communication and education. I regularly write reports for UCSF and other research institutions. In addition, I craft classroom and after-school science curricula for major publishers as well as non-profits. My focus is on high school and college freshman, whom I also tutor in chemistry, biology, earth and environmental science. A branch of my business, Discovery Street Tours, offers San Francisco walking tours and workshops with hands-on explorations of science in everyday life. I also offer presentation coaching for scientists, and hold annual Science Trivia contests as part of the Bay Area Science Festival. Show less

As a longtime science writer and reporter, I have worked in print, radio, multimedia, and video, and have also explored the use of maps and GPS in science education. I cover a broad range of science subject matter, though my greatest interest is in science of food, nutrition, and agriculture.Recently, I have become quite compelled by changes in the world of science textbook publishing, and have worked with both Pearson and Holt McDougal to create online multimedia elements to accompany… Show more As a longtime science writer and reporter, I have worked in print, radio, multimedia, and video, and have also explored the use of maps and GPS in science education. I cover a broad range of science subject matter, though my greatest interest is in science of food, nutrition, and agriculture.Recently, I have become quite compelled by changes in the world of science textbook publishing, and have worked with both Pearson and Holt McDougal to create online multimedia elements to accompany new science texts. I see great potential for new and creative ways to reach student audiences, and I really enjoy the "meatiness" of textbook content. Thus, I plan to continue deepening this as my niche of science writing, and welcome inquiries from companies, organizations, and museums developing online curricula. Show less

Conceptualized and produced multimedia content for science museum. Developed and implemented small-scale public programs for museum visitors and members. Spearheaded museum's commemorative efforts for anniversaries of1906 San Francisco earthquake (2006) and Darwin Origin of Species publication (2009).Devised online education projects, including teacher guides. Researched subject matter, collaboratively chose themes, and shaped projects from initial stages through completion. Oversaw small… Show more Conceptualized and produced multimedia content for science museum. Developed and implemented small-scale public programs for museum visitors and members. Spearheaded museum's commemorative efforts for anniversaries of1906 San Francisco earthquake (2006) and Darwin Origin of Species publication (2009).Devised online education projects, including teacher guides. Researched subject matter, collaboratively chose themes, and shaped projects from initial stages through completion. Oversaw small teams of collaborators and managed production of editorial, graphics, and other media for online projects. Facilitated partnerships with outside organizations. Developed location-based online science education materials that included multimedia and maps. Conducted interviews with researchers to be featured in projects, and edited subsequent audio and video. Show less

Research and report stories for local stations and national network.

Certificate In Health Advocacy, Health Advocacy

A 10-course program through UCB Extension that prepares students for work as a health advocate. My interest is in working with adolescent.

Business Planning, Business Planning

Wrote business plan for Discovery Street Tours

Bachelor'S, Biochemistry

Bachelor's in Biochemistry, listed as author on papers as an undergrad.

Ma, International Studies: Russia And Eastern Europe

Languages studied: Russian, French, Hebrew, German