Writing for the public
Hawaii students get muddy to clean up Maunalua Bay
Writer, March 2019
This piece highlights an effort to involve local Hawai'ian classrooms in algae pulls, or hukis, in the biologically and culturally significant Maunalua Bay. Writing this piece involved several interviews as well as photograph selection and online layout.
Knauss fellow reflects back on a whirlwind year at NOAA
Writer, February 2019
At the close of my Knauss marine policy fellowship with NOAA's Office of Education, I wrote this first-person piece reflecting on my first year working in the federal government. Through this story, I hoped to give readers insight into the range of activities and accomplishments in which a person can take part as a NOAA employee. I also used photos to give a face to the federal government, which can be a bit of an amorphous concept to the general public.
These ocean heroes show that you can help the ocean at any age
Writer, June 2018
For World Oceans Day link on June 8, NOAA Education highlighted eight people who inspired us to protect our blue planet. Ranging in age from eight to 73, these ocean heroes shared not only a passion for the ocean, but also a commitment to taking action. As author of this piece, I conceptualized the piece, selected and interviewed all highlighted individuals, and promoted the story via Facebook and Twitter.
Should I Ditch My Spiral?
Writer, October 2017
Should students take notes in class using paper and pen or type them on my laptop? Which option is more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient? Read my Stanford Magazine piece to find out.
An Indecent Disposal
Editor, December 2017
When you ditch your old devices, does it really matter which bin you use? How is the environment affected when people throw away electronics that are supposed to be recycled? Student writer Claire Miles responds in the Stanford Magazine's Sound Advice for a Green Earth (SAGE) column. I collaborated with Claire on edits and a partial rewrite to fit this piece into the magazine's tone.
Irrational or Only Human?
Editor, March 2017
Why do people fail to act in an environmentally-friendly way, even if they acknowledge that acting differently is better? Student writer Meredith Fischer responds in the Stanford Magazine's Sound Advice for a Green Earth (SAGE) column. I collaborated with Meredith on edits to the piece to work it into a publishable form. This was the first student-edited SAGE column accepted into the Stanford Magazine.
Birth Control for Mother Earth
Writer, October 2016
How green are our contraceptive options? How do they impact the environment, the people who use them, and the people who produce them? I wrote a piece for the Stanford Magazine to answer these questions and more.
Writer, March 2019
This piece highlights an effort to involve local Hawai'ian classrooms in algae pulls, or hukis, in the biologically and culturally significant Maunalua Bay. Writing this piece involved several interviews as well as photograph selection and online layout.
Knauss fellow reflects back on a whirlwind year at NOAA
Writer, February 2019
At the close of my Knauss marine policy fellowship with NOAA's Office of Education, I wrote this first-person piece reflecting on my first year working in the federal government. Through this story, I hoped to give readers insight into the range of activities and accomplishments in which a person can take part as a NOAA employee. I also used photos to give a face to the federal government, which can be a bit of an amorphous concept to the general public.
These ocean heroes show that you can help the ocean at any age
Writer, June 2018
For World Oceans Day link on June 8, NOAA Education highlighted eight people who inspired us to protect our blue planet. Ranging in age from eight to 73, these ocean heroes shared not only a passion for the ocean, but also a commitment to taking action. As author of this piece, I conceptualized the piece, selected and interviewed all highlighted individuals, and promoted the story via Facebook and Twitter.
Should I Ditch My Spiral?
Writer, October 2017
Should students take notes in class using paper and pen or type them on my laptop? Which option is more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient? Read my Stanford Magazine piece to find out.
An Indecent Disposal
Editor, December 2017
When you ditch your old devices, does it really matter which bin you use? How is the environment affected when people throw away electronics that are supposed to be recycled? Student writer Claire Miles responds in the Stanford Magazine's Sound Advice for a Green Earth (SAGE) column. I collaborated with Claire on edits and a partial rewrite to fit this piece into the magazine's tone.
Irrational or Only Human?
Editor, March 2017
Why do people fail to act in an environmentally-friendly way, even if they acknowledge that acting differently is better? Student writer Meredith Fischer responds in the Stanford Magazine's Sound Advice for a Green Earth (SAGE) column. I collaborated with Meredith on edits to the piece to work it into a publishable form. This was the first student-edited SAGE column accepted into the Stanford Magazine.
Birth Control for Mother Earth
Writer, October 2016
How green are our contraceptive options? How do they impact the environment, the people who use them, and the people who produce them? I wrote a piece for the Stanford Magazine to answer these questions and more.
Science-heavy writing
NOAA's Chief Scientist Annual Report
Lead editor, December 2016
In the summer of 2016, I spent ten weeks at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) working as lead editor of the first-ever Chief Scientist Annual Report. This report highlights key NOAA research accomplishments from 2016, demonstrating not only how NOAA is a leader in the science world but also how it is improving the lives of millions of American citizens each and every day. The report was published in December of 2016 and seeks to inform congressional representatives and everyday people alike about NOAA's contributions to our country.
Lead editor, December 2016
In the summer of 2016, I spent ten weeks at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) working as lead editor of the first-ever Chief Scientist Annual Report. This report highlights key NOAA research accomplishments from 2016, demonstrating not only how NOAA is a leader in the science world but also how it is improving the lives of millions of American citizens each and every day. The report was published in December of 2016 and seeks to inform congressional representatives and everyday people alike about NOAA's contributions to our country.