Election post
I’m snarky, sardonic, and possess a painfully dry sense of humor - the makings of either a well-adjusted physicist or an editorial nightmare (hopefully, both). I also take an avid interest in literary theory and, in a turn of events that perhaps sealed my fate, once received an enamel pin that reads ‘I am silently correcting your grammar’. Safe to say, someone clearly thinks I’m well-suited for meticulous journal editing.
My experience in editorial roles has only reinforced this. As Editor-in-Chief of my school newspaper, I balanced clarity with creativity, ensuring scientific and humanities-based pieces alike were both engaging and rigorously structured. My writing for UCL’s ESG Society on thermoelectric materials and quantum computing for energy optimizations has further refined my ability to communicate technical topics in a way that is accessible and compelling.
Physics is often underrepresented in science journalism, where the spotlight tends to fall on the cinematic appeal of black holes and nuclear fusion, only offering a narrow slice of the discipline. The magazine would benefit from a stronger focus on areas like condensed matter and materials science—fields that shape modern technology and have tangible impacts on modern technology. I'd love to bring my insights into producing dynamic content for the magazine that taps into the more idiosyncratic qualities of physics valuing clear scientific writing and editorial precision - ideally with a touch of wry cynicism.