Sarah Webb

Independent Writer and Editor, specializing in science, health and technology

Greater New York City Area

Current
  • Journalist, Writer and Editor at Sarah A Webb, Science Writer & Editor
Past
  • Researcher at CR magazine
  • Research Coordinator at C&G Partners
  • Freelance Fact Checker at Popular Science

3 more...

Education
  • Indiana University Bloomington
  • Furman University
Connections
219 connections
Industry
Writing and Editing
Websites

Sarah Webb’s Summary

Based in New York City, I cover science, health, technology and policy for general audiences, children and researchers. I have worked in print, online and broadcast media and have developed content for museum exhibits. To all my work, I bring a flair for storytelling, attention to detail and deep scientific knowledge and expertise (Ph.D. in chemistry).

Translating abstract, technical information into accurate and accessible prose is my specialty.

Sarah Webb’s Specialties:

Writing; editing; research; print, broadcast and multimedia journalism; museum exhibit content development; project management.

Primary areas that I report on: biological sciences & biotechnology; nanotechnology, materials science & chemistry; science policy; astronomy; health; careers issues for scientists


Sarah Webb’s Experience

  • Journalist, Writer and Editor

    Sarah A Webb, Science Writer & Editor

    (Online Media industry)

    November 2004Present (5 years 2 months)

    I've written for consumer science magazines including Discover, Science News, ScientificAmerican.com, and Wildlife Conservation.

    For Researchers: Science, Science Careers, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, Nature Reports Stem Cells, ACS Chemical Biology, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, New York Academy of Sciences eBriefings.

    For Kids and Teens: Current Health 1 and 2 (Weekly Reader), Career World (Weekly Reader), Scholastic SuperScience, Scholastic Science World, and Science News for Kids

    Conspectus Editor for Accounts of Chemical Research (American Chemical Society)


Additional Information

Sarah Webb’s Websites:

Sarah Webb’s Groups:

National Association of Science Writers, Society of Environmental Journalists, American Society of Journalists and Authors, Science Writers in New York, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Freelance Success

  •    Fulbright Alumni - Science & Technology
  •    LinkEds & writers
  •    Indiana University Alumni Network
  •    Furman University Alumni
  •    National Association of Science Writers
  •    Healthcare & Science Journalist
  •    Freelance Success
  •    Science & Technology Media Professionals™
  •    American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA)
  •    New Scientist
  •    Science Writers
  •    Science Writers in New York (SWINY)
  •    PhD Careers Outside of Academia

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