I tell dramatic stories about world-changing discoveries. To bring this deeply researched material to life for the general public, I borrow techniques from the novelist's toolbox, including sharply drawn characters and compelling plots. National recognition includes the American Chemical Association's top writing award, the Grady-Stack Medal for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public; Kirkus "Book of the Year" listing; Borders "Original Voices" selection; and a finalist nod from the National Academies Communication Award.

Author of seven nonfiction books and more than 100 magazine features, newspaper articles and reference entries, with a focus on science and medicine. Numerous lectures, speeches, and interviews, including presentations to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Goddard Space Center, National Institute of Standards, BASF, IFA, IFDC, TFI, and BookTV. Lectureships at the University of Michigan and North Carolina State. Consultant for the National Library of Medicine and other academic, nonprofit, and private organizations. National interviews on NPR’s Science Friday, Weekend Edition, Tech Nation, and Diane Rehm Show.

Responsible for media relations, public relations, internal and external communications, community outreach, speechwriting, web, book, and magazine publishing for AAU-member comprehensive research university. Provided communications advice and strategy to President and executive staff. Oversaw five programs comprising a staff of 25 and an annual budget of $2 million. During tenure, national and regional media coverage doubled; web organization helped UO to national "Most Wired" lists; capital campaign raised 167 percent of goal.