About

I’m passionate about making science accessible to all.

In my work as a public affairs specialist at Berkeley Lab, I help scientists communicate their work in biomanufacturing — using the power of biology to create sustainable products and alternative fuels.

What I Do

News Writing

Social Media Marketing

Science Communication

Website Management

Past Experience

Institute for Genomic Biology (2017-2019)
I covered scientific research in genomics and microbiology. I contributed to the institute’s annual magazine and annual report.

The Daily Illini
(2014 – 2017)
As a member of the longform reporting and features teams, I covered the science and research beat at the University of Illinois.

Global Change Biology (2015 – 2017)
I managed social media marketing for two scientific journals. I also wrote and produced a bi-monthly podcast about bioenergy research.

Contact
emilymnelson9 at gmail dot com