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Kendra Redmond is a science writer and editor who is passionate about sharing the stories of physical science and scientists through compelling, accessible, and scientifically accurate writing and editing.
After earning a master’s degree in physics, Kendra spent 10 years in the Washington, D.C., area coordinating national science education and outreach programs for professional scientific societies. She began freelancing full-time in 2015, supporting many of the same outreach and education efforts and working with new outlets.
In addition to writing, Kendra gives interactive presentations on science communication and edits magazines, scientific reports, and even games designed to get kids engaged in science and learning. To discuss work opportunities, request editing samples, or request additional writing samples, please use the contact button below.
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A new study shows that blending PEDOT:PSS with melanin in varying concentrations yields tunable synaptic responses, including improved current retention and more clearly defined memory states.
When she had to choose between looking after her baby and furthering her career, Carla Hermann Avigliano decided to advocate for caregiving scientists everywhere.
A new study demonstrates that interfacing copper nanoflower catalysts and perovskite-based light absorbers in artificial leaves can drive the synthesis of C2 hydrocarbons for clean chemical production.
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Graph theory models grounded in experimental data can capture the complex structure of multifunctional coatings fabricated using layer-by-layer assembly.
In 2021, researchers discovered the magnetoelastic effect in a soft composite system. Now they've outlined a theoretical framework for understanding the effect and optimizing magnetoelastic devices for applications.
Our bodies call in healing cells with an electrical signal. When stretched or squeezed, this gel makes electricity that could boost that alert.
A novel aqueous material from plant-derived protein protofilaments and biopolymers suggests a new path to engineered biomedical materials such as artificial saliva and tears.
In this collection of research reported in ACS Axial and Chemical & Engineering News, we explore Ozempic for mental health, alcohol poisoning, nutritious processed food, and other exciting developments.
Researchers announced evidence that a low-frequency gravitational wave background permeates the universe. Where is it from and what does it mean?
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Katrina Miller didn't take physics in high school-everyone said it was boring, so she opted for AP History instead. But a college astronomy class and a string of good mentors ignited a passion that led her to major in physics and, eventually, earn a physics PhD.
For Laraib Irfan, the APS Student Ambassadors program was “the perfect way to get connected with the community.”
A postdoctoral research fellow in Yi Cui’s nanoscience and energy research group at Stanford University, Yuqi Li works on the development of sustainable batteries, including zinc-ion batteries, for grid-scale energy storage.
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Department representatives from nearly 80 institutions convened in Chicago for the inaugural APS Thriving Department Symposium.
Around the world, hundreds or thousands of scientists are forced from their homes each year. Getting to safety is only half the battle.
Fleming’s innovation kickstarted the age of electronics.
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A PhD graduate recently told me that she spent so much time doing physics that she didn't think about what she wanted to do with physics until well into graduate school. Don't wait that long.
APS student ambassadors like Danielle Maldonado grow as leaders and share APS resources with their peers.
Machine learning is a tool for making sense of data, and it lies at the intersection of physics and astronomy skills, job opportunities, and change-the-world potential.
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The SPS Observer is the quarterly magazine of the Society of Physics Students. Subscriptions to the print version are included with annual SPS national membership.
Radiations magazine is the membership magazine of Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics and astronomy honor society. It is published twice per year.
This deck-of-cards-with-a-twist is the perfect way to connect outdoor play and exploration with nature-based learning. Each card features an outdoor activity and short scientific explanation.
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An interview with Lynn Jorgensen, 2024 PhysTEC Teacher of the Year.
On a seawall at the U.S. Naval Academy, now an APS Historic Site, Michelson measured the speed of light more accurately than anyone had before.
Keeping buildings cool can use a lot of energy. Thanks to quantum computing, engineers designed a coating to cut the warming light that enters windows.
A research team at Northwestern University directly imaged water bubbles forming on catalyst palladium nanoparticles during real-time observation of hydrogen oxidation.
The Green Bank Observatory (GBO) is home to the largest moveable object on land that humans have ever built — a radio telescope. It’s also home to countless juxtapositions.
In this collection of research reported in ACS Axial and C&EN, we feature a new antibiotic, eco-friendly foam packaging, adhesive inspired by slug mucus, and discovery of brain preservation processes.
Dancing flames create a cozy ambiance, but flickering can impede a steady burn. Suppressing it could mean more energy-efficient engines and furnaces, or help contain fires in spacecraft.
West’s research at a naval facility in Virginia proved crucial to navigation satellite systems. Her contributions were largely overlooked until the 2010s.
The US is spending billions to elevate its semiconductor industry. Today’s STEM students will be critical to its success.
When 12-year-old Ruben Verresen found his brother’s physics textbook and started reading it, he was miffed. The book held clues to the secrets of the universe, and no one had thought to tell him?
CoffeeShop Astrophysics, a graduate student-powered outreach program, has shared science in a local cafe since 2014.
If you find quantum mysteries and astrophysical wonders far more captivating than statistical mechanics, spend a few minutes talking to Sharon Glotzer. You might change your mind."Statistical mechanics is incredibly powerful," Glotzer says.
To pick up speed, half-pipe skaters pump - move between crouching and standing - as they roll. A new study shows the fastest way to the top.
Years earlier, a physicist named Ross Gunn had recognized the potential of nuclear energy to power submarines.
A research team at Trinity College Dublin has recently developed a method for enhancing the resolution of image sequences for three-dimensional (3D) tomography.
Worried about messing up in the lab? You will feel much more confident with these tips from professors and TAs on successful lab practices.
A new coating made from a renewable resource - water-loving nanoparticles made from wood - could keep glass surfaces fog-free.