WORDCHEMIST

My name is Nancy McGuire, and I am a freelance writer/editor for science and engineering publications. I have a PhD in chemistry, laboratory research experience, and expertise in tailoring scientific and technical information to the needs, interests, and vocabularies of specific audiences. I edit practitioner-written articles to make them come alive for general audiences, and I explain complex concepts in a relevant, engaging, and original way through my own writing... Science and technology play such a large role in our everyday lives - alternative energy sources, the ways our infrastructure ages, packaging materials that don't turn into pollutants, the effects of human activities on the global climate - you get the picture. Non-scientists must make important decisions based on a deluge of technical information that isn't easy to understand or evaluate. I provide the critical link between the scientist and the general audience to make sure the message comes through clearly and..