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Education & Awards

Education

PhD in biogeochemistry. 2000. University of California, Santa Barbara, Calif.

BA in ecology & environmental policy, College Scholar Program. Summa cum laude with distinction in all subjects. 1991. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Awards

  • Regional Edward R. Murrow award for best use of sound, large radio market (2015)
  • Missouri Broadcasters Association award for best news series, large radio market (2015)
  • Investigative Reporters & Editors award, multi-platform medium (2013)
  • Public Radio Exchange STEM Story Project award (2013)
  • Missouri Broadcasters Association award for best feature, large radio market (2012, 2011)
  • St. Louis Riverfront Times award for best reporter, TV/radio division (2011)
  • Science Literacy Project science journalism fellowship (2011)