Adam Voiland
adam.voiland@gmail.com
621 S. Carolina Avenue
Washington DC, 20003
References available upon request
EDUCATION
Brown University, Providence, RI
Class of 2005
Academic Interests: A.B. Geology-Biology, Non-fiction writing
Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA
Class of 2005
Editor of Deerfield Scroll
SCIENCE WRITING EXPERIENCE
U.S. News & World Report, Health & Medicine Reporter, Washington, DC 2006 - present
• Cover men's and environmental health for the magazine and www.usnews.com. Author the blog "On Men".
Alternative Engery Retailer, Freelance Writer, Washington, DC 2006 - 2007
• Wrote feature stories about alternative energy sources for this trade magazine.
Broad Institute, Freelance Science Writer, Cambridge, MA, 2006
• Produced content about biomedical genomics research for an interactive exhibit at the Broad Museum.
Mote Marine Laboratory, Science Writer, Sarasota , FL, 2005
• Worked closely with leading scientists to write feature length stories about marine biology.
Popular Science, ASME Editorial Intern, New York, NY, 2004
• Wrote articles, researched, fact-checked, and performed other editorial functions for the nation's largest science and technology magazine.
Brown University Howard Hughes Science Writing Fellowship, Science Writer, Providence, RI, 2003-04
• Completed a science journalism seminar and wrote science stories for Brown University's George Street Journal.
Chicago Field Museum, Science Wriing Intern, Chicago, IL, 2000
• Researched and wrote feature length articles about natural history as a summer intern.
OTHER WRITING & EDITING EXPERIENCE
Brown University Writing Fellow, Writing Tutor, Providence, RI, 2002-05
• Critiqued the academic writing of my peers noting strengths and weaknesses in argumentation, analysis, organization, clarity,
and style. I worked across disciplines, facilitated peer conferences, and participated in a sophisticated seminar on the theory and
practice of teaching writing.
American Parks Network (APN)/Fodors, Guidebook Writer, 2002-04
• Wrote official park guides for Mammoth Cave, Death Valley, Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, and Lake Mead National Parks. APN circulation is 5.3 million -- the 6 th largest circulation for guidebooks in the country.
Historic Deerfield, Freelance Writer, Deerfield, MA, 2001-pres.
• Researched and wrote feature length articles about history, agriculture, and architecture.
Deerfield Academy Alumni Magazine, Freelance Writer , Deerfield, MA, 2001-2002.
• Researched and wrote feature length articles for the alumni magazine of this well-known preparatory school.
ACEE Education Inc., Online editor for www.ivytown.com, Various locations, 2002-2003
• Tutored middle school and high student students in essay writing.
Deerfield Land Trust, Newsletter Editor, Deerfield, MA, 2001-02
• Produced the annual newsletter for the most active land trust in Massachusetts for two summers; duties included interviewing, writing, photography, and design.
Greenfield Recorder, Intern, Greenfield, MA, 1999-2000
• Served as the editorial intern for two summers at this daily newspaper. Researched and wrote a variety of stories, including many that ran on page one.
Deerfield Academy, Editor of Deerfield Scroll, Deerfield, MA, 1998-200
• Instituted group editorials/faster printing; awarded Columbia Scholastic Press Association gold star for excellence; interviewed King Abdullah of Jordan; broke story that appeared in the Boston Globe.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program , English Teacher, Hokkaido, JAPAN, 2005-pres.
Brown University Language Lab, Student Assistant, Providence, RI, 2004
Nike, Model , Chicago, IL, 2003
Providence Children's Museum, Public Relations Intern, Providence, RI, 2002
Red Fire Farm, Various Duties, Montague, MA, 1995-2000
Montague Book Mill, Store Clerk, Montague, MA, 2001
OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS
• Basic Japanese ability
• Proficient at computer networking, troubleshooting, and website design. Experienced user of Indesign, Photoshop, Quark, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Word. Comfortable on Apple or PC platforms.
• Member of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW), DC Science Writers Association, and Association of Health Care Journalists.
• Avid runner who has completed marathons, modeled for Nike, and organized 5K and 10K races.