Carl Zimmer
Carl Zimmer (born 1966) is a popular science writer and blogger, especially regarding the study of evolution and parasites. He has written several books and contributes science essays to publications such as The New York Times and Discover. He is a Fellow at Yale University's Morse College.
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[edit] Career
Besides his popular science writing, Zimmer also gives frequent lectures, and has appeared on many radio shows, including National Public Radio's "Radiolab", Fresh Air and This American Life. His most recent award was a 2007 prize for science communication[1] from the United States National Academy of Sciences, for his wide-ranging coverage of biology and evolution in newspapers, magazines and his blog, "The Loom". Since 11 November 2009 (episode 35) he has been host of the periodic audio podcast Meet the Scientist of the American Society for Microbiology (replacing Merry Buckley).
Zimmer received his B.A. in English from Yale University in 1987, and began freelance writing for Natural History magazine. In 1989, Zimmer started at Discover magazine, first as a copy editor and fact checker, eventually becoming a contributing editor.[2]
[edit] Awards
- American Association for the Advancement of Science's 2004 Science Journalism Award
- American Association for the Advancement of Science's 2009 Kavli Science Journalism Award
- The Pan American Health Organization's Award for Excellence in International Health Reporting
- American Institute Biological Science's Media Award
- Everett Clark Award for Science Writing
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
- United States National Academy of Sciences Communication Award
- Mr. Carl Zimmer is a member of the USA Science & Engineering Festival's Nifty Fifty, a collection of the most influential scientists and engineers in the United States that are dedicated to reinvigorating the interest of young people in science and engineering.[3]
[edit] Bibliography
- At the Water's Edge (1999) ISBN 0-684-85623-9
- Parasite Rex (2001) ISBN 0-7432-0011-X
- Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea (2001) ISBN 0-06-019906-7
- Soul Made Flesh (2004) ISBN 0-7432-3038-8
- Smithsonian Intimate Guide to Human Origins (2005) ISBN 0-06-082961-3
- Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life (2008) ISBN 037542430X
- The Tangled Bank: An Introduction to Evolution (2009) ISBN 0981519474
- Brain Cuttings (2010) ASIN: B0045U9UFM (electronic book)
- A Planet of Viruses (2011) ISBN 0226983358 See color images of viruses from the book.
- Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed (2011) ISBN 978-1402783609
[edit] References
- ^ O'Leary, Maureen (2007-10-01). "National Academies press release". United States National Academy of Sciences. http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=10012007b. Retrieved 2007-11-01.
- ^ Josh Romero (February 2007). "Backgrounder: John Rennie and Carl Zimmer". Bullpen (NYU Department of Journalism). http://journalism.nyu.edu/publishing/archives/bullpen/john_rennie_and_carl_zimmer/backgrounder_rennie-zimmer/. Retrieved 2011-06-01.
- ^ USA Science & Engineering Festival's Nifty Fifty.
[edit] External links
- CarlZimmer.com The official homepage of Carl Zimmer. Includes a biography, an article archive of essays, events, and detailed descriptions of his books, including excerpts and illustrations.
- The Loom Carl Zimmer's blog.
- List of video conversations and debates with Zimmer and various people on Bloggingheads.tv
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