Hey, you scanned my business card! As my way of saying thanks…
Let me introduce you to the Greenstone Flow.
Way up in the Keweenaw Peninsula — so far north in Michigan that most people downstate never come to visit — there’s a series of cliffs along the highway. At first glance, they’re gorgeous. (Cliffs? In Michigan?) At second glance… you might start to wonder if there’s a story here. And there is.
These cliffs represent what’s left of potentially the largest single lava flow on Earth. It’s called the Greenstone Flow, and besides being incredible in its own right, it also helped kick off the first mining rush in US history. Here’s the story:
These are the sort of stories I love to tell.
They’re stories about things that exist at the intersection of science and history.
Stories about unexpected things in the world around me.
Stories that start with simple questions: “What is that? And why does it matter?”
If you have my business card, we’ve likely already chatted a bit about me and my work, but here are some things it’s especially useful to know:
I’m a full-time science communicator. I run an LLC that specializes primarily in video production, writing, and editing services. My clients are people who want to see educational stories go out into the world — including travel bureaus, educational video studios, universities, and historical societies.
I got my start in science communication by writing, editing, and supervising more than 600 scripts for the popular video series SciShow — so, I’ve been to more than a few pitch meetings and have worked directly with more than a dozen sponsors. I’ve also written and edited for series including Crash Course, one of the most-used educational video resources in the country.
I make a lot of videos about geology, but I’m interested in all kinds of science and have experience writing about everything from astrophysics to psychology. What matters more to me is the story. If I can help people learn something fascinating about the world, I’m most likely interested.
If you have my business card, I’d love to connect with you. Whether you’re a colleague, a potential client, or someone who runs a fascinating place or knows fascinating things: Please feel welcome to get in touch. You already have my e-mail address; alternatively, you can use the contact form on this website or find me on Instagram. (E-mail is best, though!)