Joseph W. Piergrossi

Freelance Science Writer and Editor

Writing Experience

Exhibition developer and writer, KONTAKT project (October 2019–present)
Developing and touring with a roadshow on the topic of high energy physics, as part of a project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research

Editorial board member and writer, Science in School (January 2015–present)
Advise on content decisions for EIROforum’s journal for K-13 science teachers

Steering committee member, Science in School (January 2015–September 2019)
Developed strategy for EIROforum’s journal for K-13 science teachers

Writer and coordinator, EUCALL achievements brochure (May–September 2018)
Coordinated design and publication of a final public brochure for a major EU science project

Science writer, European XFEL (August 2013–September 2019)
Wrote and researched articles for web site • Topics included crystallography, molecular physics, photonics • Coordinated editorial process for facility’s annual reports • Led tours of facility during its construction and operation phases • Managed facility web site and social media accounts • Developed presentations • Led media training workshops for scientists • Helped organize and manage events

Science Writing Intern, National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the National Institutes Health (May–July 2013)
Wrote and researched articles for Biomedical Beat blog and Findings magazine

Science Writing Intern, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (May–August 2012)
Wrote and researched articles for Fermilab Today and symmetry • Topics included dark energy, neutrinos, ecology • Took photographs and edited video for Fermilab publications and web page

Writer, Research Magazine (May–October 2006)
Wrote and researched articles for alumni and promotional magazine for the University of Georgia

Staff Writer/Stringer for The Red & Black (April 2004 – February 2005)
Reported on the science research beat for the student-run newspaper at the University of Georgia • Contributed to election coverage, 2004 • Wrote articles on university policy and several profiles

Teaching and Laboratory Experience

Writing Fellow, Boston University College of Communication (September 2011 – December 2012)
Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in writing

Science Teacher, Monroe Area High School, Monroe, GA (July 2008 – May 2011)
Classes taught: Biology, Environmental Science, Physics Concepts, Physics

Laboratory Assistant for Dr. Mark Harrison, Food Sciences Department, University of Georgia (May 2005 – May 2006)
Prepared media, cultures for graduate students and classes taught by Dr. Harrison; collected data for grad students and lab technicians

Undergraduate Biology Laboratory Internship, University of Georgia (August–November 2005)
Helped a graduate assistant teach a lab course in biology for non-majors

Education

Boston University, Boston, MA • Master of Science, Science & Medical Journalism (January 2013)
Coursework includes magazine & feature writing, news writing, science documentary film production, writing and producing for the web

University of Georgia, Athens, GA • Master of Education, Science Education (August 2009)
State of Georgia Certified Instructor in Biology and General Science, Aug 2008

University of Georgia, Athens, GA • Bachelor of Science, Biology; Arts Bachelor, Anthropology (May 2006)
Graduated Cum Laude, Spring 2004 Presidential Scholar

Other Skills

Experienced with WordPress, Drupal, ZOPE Content Management System, Final Cut Pro, and Photoshop • Experienced with JVC cameras, TASCAM audio equipment, DSLR Canon 5D & 7D • Experienced with MS Office and iWork suites • Experienced with Canto Cumulus image database software • Intermediate level German • Proficient in reading & understanding Spanish and Italian

References available on request.