Joy
R. Drohan
jdrohan@nasw.org
(814) 238-8070
My Resume
Joy R. Drohan
Eco-Write, LLC: Environmental and Life Science Writing and Editing
E-mail: jdrohan@nasw.org
http://www.eco-write.com
Phone: (814) 238-8070
Select freelance clients since 1995
Writing |
Editing • Island Press • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • National Park Service • U.S. Forest Service • Grand Canyon Association • Carnegie Institution • Geological Society of America • University of Maryland • Penn State University • University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service • American Society for Microbiology • NATO |
1995-2000: Science Writer and Editor, Environmental Resources Research Institute, Penn State University.
• Obtained grant funding to write and illustrate a 4-H curriculum on the water cycle. Completed research and
writing.
• Organized and managed an international conference on the effects of atmospheric deposition on
Pennsylvania’s forests and aquatic ecosystems.
• Edited and coordinated the design and printing of a two-volume conference proceedings.
• Developed newsletter highlighting applied research in crop and soil science.
• Wrote Cooperative Extension publications for the general public about the value of water, concerns at the
rural-urban interface, and water allocation laws.
• Wrote and coordinated the design and publication of the Institute’s biennial report.
• Wrote and supervised layout and printing of a quarterly international newsletter about environmental
research at the Institute.
Education
M.S. Environmental Pollution Control, 1994
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
B.S. Biology, environmental science concentration, 1992
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA
Awards
2007 Blue Ribbon Award for Publications-American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
2004 National Association of Science Writers Travel Fellowship
Member
National Association of Science Writers
Editorial Freelancers Association
