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Jamie Zvirzdin researches ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays at the University of Utah, operating fluorescence detectors and analyzing cosmic-ray data using machine learning. She formerly edited upper-level STEM books and taught graduate-level science writing at Johns Hopkins University, earning the 2019 Excellence in Teaching award and the 2023 Distinguished Professional Achievement award. She has published work in The Atlantic, Kenyon Review, Brevity, Aeon Magazine, Creative Nonfiction Magazine, CONSEQUENCE, Orion Magazine, Issues in Science & Technology, and elsewhere. Links to many of these science essays can be found at www.jamiezvirzdin.com. Zvirzdin ("Zuh-VUR-zdin") also writes a monthly Citizen Science column for a chain of newspapers in central New York, and she is the author of Subatomic Writing: Six Fundamental Lessons to Make Language Matter (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023), which received reviews from NPR, NASA, MIT, and elsewhere. YouTube Link to Trailers
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📝 Mebust, Ted. "'Subatomic Writing' Author Challenging Old Notions of Science Communication." The Freeman's Journal, Hometown Oneonta, Volume 214, No. 52. Cooperstown, NY, December 29, 2022; AllOTSEGO.com, December 30, 2022. www.allotsego.com/subatomic-writing-author-challenging-old-notions-of-science-communication/. |
Contact Jamie Zvirzdin here to set up speaking events or workshops.
Upcoming Events 🌟 Psst! Your AI Is Showing: How to Put Your Own Voice in Scientific Papers
Workshop on Machine Learning for Analysis of High-Energy Cosmic Particles Bartol Research Institute, University of Delaware Monday, January 27, 2025 https://events.icecube.wisc.edu/event/243/ Past Events
🌟 Interview with Dr. Christina Gessler, producer and host of the Academic Life podcast
October 10, 2024 Link to Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/subatomic-writing-six-fundamental-lessons-to-make-language/id1539341620?i=1000672478413 
🌟 DC Science Writers Association (DCSWA): Professional Development Boot Camp
January 21–28, 2024 Register here! https://dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-5514496 🌟 "Publishing Secrets," Workshop with Olney Library Writing Group (private workshop) November 16, 2023 Olney, MD 🌟 "Don't Be Scared to Improve Your Writing!" US Consulate Community (private reading and Q&A) October 27, 2023 Frankfurt, Germany 🌟 Story Collider, Washington, DC Stage: Unknowns Join us in the back patio of Smitty’s Bar in Washington, DC, for four true, personal stories about navigating the unexpected and unknown with science as a guide. Doors open at 6:30 pm and stories start at 7 pm. Hosted by Maryam Zaringhalam and Shane M Hanlon. Tickets here: www.storycollider.org/shows/2022/11/10/washington-dc-bonds-8wasm 🌟 "Jamie Zvirzdin, English + Physics," Worldwide Availability Podcast An interview-style podcast by, for, and about the accompanying partners of the US Foreign Service. In each episode, we’ll talk to diplomatic spouses who have discovered superpowers they never knew they had and found success in unlikely places. Hosted by Lauren Steed and Stephanie Anderson. Podcast airs Tuesday, March 7. Worldwide Availability's Spreaker page: https://www.spreaker.com/user/avail/jamie-zvirzdin-interview 🌟 "Subatomic Writing: How to Improve Your Science Writing at Fundamental Levels," AAAS Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. Need a laugh? Want more confidence and professional polish as you write about science? In this cheerful presentation, Johns Hopkins professor Jamie Zvirzdin introduces Subatomic Writing, a new interdisciplinary writing model for scientists, science writers, and editors, as well as anyone who loves Maxwell’s demon. Join us at the AAAS Conference for this Lightning Talk on Sunday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern (Room 146B of the Washington Convention Center, Street Level). Stay to chat and get your book signed afterward! AAAS Webpage: https://aaas.confex.com/aaas/2023/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/30694 🌟 "Fall in Love with Language Again," Johns Hopkins University, MA in Science Writing Author Series (Online) Join us for this Author Talk Tuesday, February 28, at 7 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific). Please bring your favorite (short) sentence from a favorite author and turn your cameras on if you can for this interactive webinar. Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-featuring-jamie-zvirzdin-tickets-520764840657 🌟 "BBE InConversation with Rina Palumbo and Jamie Zvirzdin," Birch Bark Editing (Online) Join us for a Zoom conversation about short-form science literature Tuesday, February 21, at 7 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific). Register at this link: https://www.birchbarkediting.com/events/zvirzdin-palumbo Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1204221930194311/ 🌟 Subatomic Writing Comes to Olney, Maryland Come learn the secrets of Subatomic Writing on May 21, from 2 pm to 3 pm, at the Olney Library in Olney, Maryland. Book signing after! Olney Library Address: 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832 Event Webpage: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/8378401 |
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