Merry R. Buckley, Ph.D.
Freelance Science Writer
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Making Science Accessible
I am a freelance science writer who specializes in the life sciences, with particular expertise in microbiology. A scientist by training, I have extensive experience in writing about highly technical subjects in a clear, accessible style. I am also an experienced editor.
Assignments
I have experience writing for online, radio, and print audiences. Some of my past projects include:
- Magazine feature articles,
- Reports on the proceedings of scientific meetings,
- Podcast interviews,
- Radio scripts,
- Science blogging and other social media.
About the Writer
A professional science writer since 2002, my work has focused on communicating highly technical research findings to lay audiences.
I earned my Ph.D. in Crop and Soil Science from Michigan State University and my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. I live in Ithaca, New York.