Merry R. Buckley, Ph.D.
freelance science writer
Summary
I am a freelance science writer who specializes in 
translating
cutting-edge science for the lay public. With a Ph.D. in science and extensive
experience in writing, I find myself situated between the two cultures in our
society, science and the humanities. I strive to bridge the two cultures by
explaining and revealing the natural world in a clear, accessible style.
My Work
I have experience writing for print, podcast, and radio productions. My
past projects include magazine feature articles, reports on the
proceedings of scientific meetings, and podcast interviews for a scientific
society. I am skilled at writing for both scientists and the lay
public.
I often travel for my work, attending scientific meetings and
working with prominent scientists to compile summaries of their discussions.
About Me
I earned my Ph.D. in environmental microbiology at Michigan State University in 2001, and I have been a full-time freelance science writer since 2004. I live in beautiful Ithaca, New York, home to Cornell University and Ithaca College.
Recent Publications
Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis: Infrequent Human Pathogen or Public Health Threat?, a report from the American Academy of Microbiology, by Carol Nacy and Merry Buckley. 2008.
The Uncharted Microbial World: Microbes and Their Activities in the Environment, by Carrie Harwood and Merry Buckley. 2008.
Microbial Energy Conversion, by Judith Wall and Merry Buckley. 2007. (Over 67,000 downloads as of June 2008.)