Prizewinning freelance journalist and author covering health, behavior, science policy and more
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Columnist and Contributing editor at Science magazine website and Prism magazine
- Speaker and journalism teacher at Various organizations
- Journalist and author at Freelance
- Past
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- writer at IQ Solutions
- member at American Society of Journalists and Authors
- member at American Society of Journalists and Authors
- Education
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- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania
- Washington University in St. Louis
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Beryl Lieff Benderly’s Summary
My credits include national magazines--Scientific American, Ladies Home Journal, Science, Self, and more; top newspapers including the NY and LA Times; major websites; and books for leading publishers that stay in print for decades. My column appears monthly on the website of Science, the nation's premier scientific publication. Leading nonprofits including the National Academies and the Library of Congress have published my reports and books. My national prizes cover writing on cancer, genetics, psychology, ethics, information technology and more. I specialize in turning complex ideas into lucid, compelling prose and cover a wide range of subjects-- medicine, science policy, higher education, health, behavior, and religion--with expertise and versatility. My hallmark is writing that informs, illuminates, and engages.
Beryl Lieff Benderly’s Specialties:
Articles, columns, reviews, reports and trade books that are incisive, accurate and a pleasure to read.
Beryl Lieff Benderly’s Experience
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Columnist and Contributing editor
Science magazine website and Prism magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
My monthly "Taken for Granted" column at Science Careers covers scientific labor force and early career issues from the viewpoint of "postdocs and other researchers who deserve better."
I am a contributing editor at Prism magazine. -
Speaker and journalism teacher
Various organizations
(Writing and Editing industry)
1990 — Present (19 years )
Invited speaker on science labor force at meetings of Medical College of Wisconsin, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease and Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise
Taught science journalism at University of Maryland Journalism school,
Taught health journalism to Latin American journalists in Mexico, Chile and Panama in conjunction with the International Center for Journalists and local universities, -
Journalist and author
Freelance
(Writing and Editing industry)
1976 — Present (33 years )
With 7 national writing prizes, 8 books, hundreds of articles and a column on the Science magazine website, I write about health, medicine, behavior, science policy, higher education and religion for a wide variety of magazines and websites. My credits include articles in magazines ranging from Glamour and Woman's Day to Science and Scientific American; reviews for the NY Times, Washington Post and other major media; reports and documents for prestigious institutions, and even a children's book.
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writer
IQ Solutions
(Writing and Editing industry)
2000 — 2009 (9 years )
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member
American Society of Journalists and Authors
(Writing and Editing industry)
1980 — 2009 (29 years )
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member
American Society of Journalists and Authors
(Writing and Editing industry)
1980 — 2009 (29 years )
Beryl Lieff Benderly’s Education
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University of Pennsylvania
MA , Anthropology
Woodrow Wilson Fellow
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University of Pennsylvania
BA , Anthropology
Phi Beta Kappa
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Washington University in St. Louis
Doctoral study , Anthropology
University Fellow
Additional Information
Beryl Lieff Benderly’s Websites:
Beryl Lieff Benderly’s Interests:
Board Member at National Association of Science Writers. I speak Spanish and French.
Beryl Lieff Benderly’s Groups:
American Society of Journalists and Authors,
Association of Health Care Journalists,
Authors Guild,
DC Science Writers,
National Association of Science Writers
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Healthcare & Science Journalist -
Association of Health Care Journalists -
Science & Technology Media Professionals™ -
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) -
Executive Board of the National Association of Science Writers
Beryl Lieff Benderly’s Honors:
June Roth Medical Journalism Award, Magazine (ASJA),
2 American Psychological Association National Media Awards, Magazine
American Psychological Assn. Natl. Media Award Honorable Mention, Book
EMMA Award (National Women's Political Caucus & Radcliffe College)
American Assoc of University Professors Iris Molotsky Award for Excellence in Coverage of Higher Education, Finalist (twice),
Magnum Opus Gold Award, Best Feature Article,
AMY Foundation Award of Outstanding Merit (Twice)
CASE Exceptional Achievement Award
ASJA Article of the Year, Finalist (Twice)
Fellowships at MIT Kavli workshop, Knight Center for Specialized Journalism (3 times)
Beryl Lieff Benderly’s Contact Settings
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