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Kendra Redmond is a freelance 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.
Research News
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.
Researchers announced evidence that a low-frequency gravitational wave background permeates the universe. Where is it from and what does it mean?
A new coating made from a renewable resource - water-loving nanoparticles made from wood - could keep glass surfaces fog-free.
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.
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.
Its unique lens and approach to image processing are behind its great photos
Profiles of People
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?
West’s research at a naval facility in Virginia proved crucial to navigation satellite systems. Her contributions were largely overlooked until the 2010s.
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.
Profiles of Places and Programs
CoffeeShop Astrophysics, a graduate student-powered outreach program, has shared science in a local cafe since 2014.
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.
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.
Enhancing the Undergraduate Experience
The US is spending billions to elevate its semiconductor industry. Today’s STEM students will be critical to its success.
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.
Worried about messing up in the lab? You will feel much more confident with these tips from professors and TAs on successful lab practices.
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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.