Bowling Green State University
Physics Today Science Writing Intern
American Institute of Physics
Hannah Means - Final Presentation.pdf
Abstract:
The way information is communicated to the world has rapidly changed over the last several years. More and more people are accessing their science news through short-form content and social media rather than print. How do magazines keep up, and where does someone new to journalism fit into this process? How can a science background help someone build a career as a writer? This presentation explores the many steps of creating an article, from finding an intriguing research result to publishing a polished piece. I show how this process resulted in my first few publications, discuss the skills and lessons learned from my time at Physics Today, and how it all shaped me as a writer.
Hello! My name is Hannah Means, and I am a rising senior at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). I am pursuing a Physics major and an Astronomy minor, but am also very passionate about science writing and communication. I aspire to bring thoughtful, creative, and ethical science journalism into this world, and am excited to strengthen those skills this summer.
I am proud to have been recently elected as the SPS President for this upcoming academic year, and can't wait to bring more people together within our department. I am currently the Head Stargazer and Planetarium Operator at BGSU, which allows me to bring the beautiful vastness of space to the general public. I also volunteer at BGSU as a writer for the Physics and Astronomy department website, which highlights news and awards received within the department.
I am so grateful and excited to be an intern at Physics Today this summer, and can't wait to put my passion for Physics and Astronomy into writing.