Thomas Sumner

@thomassumner
New York City
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Science Communication

Science Comunication

Science communicator and journalist. Senior staff writer and media manager for the Simons Foundation. Formerly Science News. Science geek, tech lover, Pokémon hunter.

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giving resume feedback,

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Oct 2023 - Present

Senior Staff Writer and Media Manager, Simons Foundation

Apr 2020 - Oct 2023

Senior Staff Writer, Simons Foundation

May 2017 - Apr 2020

Staff Writer, Simons Foundation

Jul 2014 - May 2017

Earth Sciences Reporter, Science News

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The year 2021 was filled with transitions for the Simons Foundation's scientists, grantees and staff that led to exciting developments and discoveries. In our annual report, you can read about a fe...

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/changing-climate-10-years-after-inconvenient-truthChanging climate:10 years after An Inconvenient Truth

How alien can a planet be and still support life? A feature story on how unearthly mechanisms could keep planets habitable well outside the traditional "Goldilocks" zone.

New desalination tech could help quench global thirst A feature on emerging technologies such as graphene that could make desalination cheaper and more accessible. Cover story for issue.