Over the last few decades, the field of science writing has undergone a subtle but important change. Instead of coming from the journalism field, many of today’s top science writers hold a Ph.D. in the subject they write about. By combining their expertise in the field with strong writing skills, New York Times science writer George Johnson, bestselling author Oliver Sacks (Awakenings, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat), science journalist Alan W. Dove (Nature, Biotechnology), and Pulitzer Prize winner Debra Blum, have built names for themselves. And, as the public’s hunger for scientific understanding continues to grow, other MDs and life sciences PhDs can use their rich science backgrounds and writing ability to shine as science writers.
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