Director of Science Communications at Fox Chase Cancer Center
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- Director of Science Communications at Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Past
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- Senior Manager, Science Communications at American Association for Cancer Research
- Science News Officer at University of Pennsylvania
- Science Writer at University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Intern at National Science Foundation
- intern at National Science Foundation
- Education
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- Carnegie Mellon University
- University of Delaware
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Greg Lester’s Summary
Greg is a public relations expert with an interest in helping the general public understand the trends in science and research that shape their world.
Greg is happiest when he's learning new things and sharing that knowledge with others.
Also, he writes a pretty good press release.
Greg Lester’s Specialties:
Science communication, public understanding of science, public relations, media relations, and technical writing.
Greg Lester’s Experience
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Director of Science Communications
Fox Chase Cancer Center
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
2007 — Present (2 years )
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Senior Manager, Science Communications
American Association for Cancer Research
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 2007 — December 2007 (1 year )
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Science News Officer
University of Pennsylvania
(Educational Institution; Public Relations and Communications industry)
November 2003 — January 2007 (3 years 3 months)
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Science Writer
University of Pennsylvania Health System
(Educational Institution; Public Relations and Communications industry)
November 2000 — November 2003 (3 years 1 month)
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Intern
National Science Foundation
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
1998 — 1998 (less than a year)
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intern
National Science Foundation
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
1998 — 1998 (less than a year)
Greg Lester’s Education
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Carnegie Mellon University
M.A. , Professional Writing , 1997 — 1999
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University of Delaware
B.A. , Biological Sciences , 1992 — 1996
Additional Information
Greg Lester’s Websites:
Greg Lester’s Groups:
National Association of Science Writers, Philadelphia-Area Science Writer's Association
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PASWA: the Philadelphia-area Science Writers Association
Greg Lester’s Contact Settings
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