Science Communication

Scientific endeavors offer countless opportunities to share what is fascinating about the natural world with others.

As you know, the way peer-reviewed articles, reports, talks, essays and popular writing are presented determines whether or not the general public recognizes that scientific results are a hard-won public commons.

Engaging and compelling communication requires effort you may not have time for.

That’s where I come in – I focus on your audience, so you can focus on your work. With over a decade of outdoor education, communications, and biology experience, I am primed to help your project make an impact.

My specialties are:

Science communication for peer review and plain-language for the public (including editing for English-as-a-second-language)
Science and natural history photography and illustration
Professional, public outreach, media, educational and nonprofit projects

My services are:

I regularly collaborate with:

Government researchers
Magazines and journals
Media outlets
Nonprofit organizations
University researchers
View detailed resume/CV

Your project might be a/an:

Annual report
Article or essay
Book
Conference presentation or poster
Education initative
Event poster
Fundraiser
Grant proposal
Manuscript
Media article
Press release about current research or a recent publication
Popular article
Program brochure
Some website content
Or something else altogether!

NOTE: Consulting is limited to communications services in English.

Ready to take your project to the next level?

Request a free quote.
Contact me to discuss your project in more detail.

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“I really appreciate all your excellent edits and suggestions. I’ve revised the doc (kind of a lot) and think the post is now much closer to the story I wanted to tell. Thank you SO much.” C. Hart, science communications director; Harvard Forest

“Well, I think it totally kicks ass! This has the Bethann stamp of artistic elan written all over it.” J. Derbridge, chair of The Wildlife Society’s Student Professional Development Working Group

“Honestly, I think those are some of the coolest photos that I have seen come off of any of our [prescribed burns]. It clearly shows that we need to bring people with us that know how to use cameras.” Fire Management Technician, Prince Albert National Park (Canada) re these images.