Kendra Redmond

Freelance science writer and editor

I am a freelance science writer and editor. After earning a master’s degree in physics, I spent 10 years in the Washington-DC area coordinating national science education and outreach programs, 7 of those years for SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma. I benefited greatly from SPS when I was a physics student at Carthage College, so it was really fun and meaningful to be on the other side!

In 2015 my husband and I moved our family to Minnesota and I focused my efforts on freelance science writing. I contribute regularly to Physics Buzz and the news site of the Materials Research Society. In one of my favorite roles, I am the editor for the SPS Observer and Radiations. Most of my writing highlights physics, astronomy, and materials research news, but I also enjoy writing about science activities for kids and writing grants proposals for the recently established nonprofit Bold North Milk Bank. I'm a member of Sigma Pi Sigma & the National Association of Science Writers. I work from home and when I'm not writing, I'm chasing around my three energetic kids or trying to catch up on sleep.

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Alumni employer:

Self employed

Job description:

I write about physics and astronomy research news for the blog Physics Buzz and about materials research news for the Materials Research Society. I am also the editor of the SPS Observer and Radiations magazine, which involves planning issues, working with authors, writing stories, and editing text for the magazines. I spend a lot of time reading journal articles, interviewing scientists, and trying to figure out how to explain technical advances in engaging, meaningful ways.

State:

Minnesota

City:

Bloomington

Engagement Level:

Mentoring

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