About

Hi, I'm Joey. Science lover. Animal enthusiast. Technology dork.

When I began college in 2002, I saw two possible paths for me: I could become a writer or a scientist. At the time, I saw a brighter future in science, so I studied physics at the University of Hawai‛i, with the hopes of one day becoming an astronomer. However, my studies and research made me realize that the life of a scientist was just not for me.

Despite this epiphany, I knew that I didn't want to leave the world of science completely. The natural solution was to somehow combine my passion of science with my love of writing; I decided to jump into science writing. In 2011, I earned a master's degree in journalism, with an advanced certificate in science, health and environmental reporting, from New York University.

Today, I write about a range of science-related topics, such as animal behavior, psychology, technology, space travel and archaeology, among many others. I've written about the clash between science (astronomy) and culture atop the dormant volcano Mauna Kea in Hawai‛i, the link between shark populations and coral health and why we need plants onboard long-distance space missions. I also write a column for LiveScience about the strange mating behaviors of different animals, including peacocks, blue whales and kangaroos.

On a more peronal note, I enjoy playing video games; trying out new devices, programs and apps; reading science fiction and fantasy novels; and spending time with my husband, Allan.