Megan Ewald
Science Writer
Science changes the world when people understand it.
About
Megan Ewald is a freelance science journalist based in Seattle, Washington and board member of the Northwest Science Writing Association. She is interested in how humans connect and clash with nature, as well as marine ecology, toxicology, and community-based conservation. Manatees also have a special place in her heart.
Megan has a Master of Arts in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from the State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry. She also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi working in food security and gender equality.
During the day, Megan works as a communicator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) making the science of sustainable seafood accessible to the public.
Freelance Journalism
Africa’s manatees are highly elusive. A new DNA test promises to reveal their presence, Science
How to Build a Better Campfire in the Great Outdoors, Sierra Magazine
Sharpshooting for Science: Studying Whales with Remote Biopsy, The Maritime Executive
An Oil Spill’s Silver Lining: The 30th Anniversary of OPA 90, The Maritime Executive
Nyengu, Time, Weather, and Seasons in Malawi, Tamarind
Recipes from the Heartland, Flyway
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