Thing Learner Media

Here’s what I do:

Science Outreach

Let me create written or audio media for you!

First, I fill my brain with research, then I write about a topic using a storytelling approach. I’ve written scripts for podcasts and videos, built immersive sound-designed podcasts, and published accessible and engaging articles about science and prehistory.

My aim is to always include the human element. The past was full of people with lives and emotions just as complex as ours today.

Science is done by people, and the outcome of research affects people. Interest in the how, why, and who of scientific exploration lets audiences see a much bigger, more complete picture of how the world works.

Here’s an example of my recent work! I researched and scripted this video on the evolution of human families for the History of Humankind channel on YouTube.

Programming

I use stories from science, history, and all things human to entertain and educate audiences. Interested in spiffing up a classroom curriculum? Need a speaker for an event? Want to throw a presentation party? Contact me for a list of topics and ideas, or to send me your own topic of choice!

A few of my presentation topics include:

  • How to Make the World’s Oldest Pizza

  • The Remarkable Human Rear: How Our Butts Built Our Brains

  • (Very Very) Cold Case Files: The Life and Death of Otzi the Iceman

Art and Illustration

I’m available for art commissions and scientific illustrations!

Prints of some of my favorite art pieces are available for purchase at the Art Store link.