ABOUT US
The Natural Philosopher began in the fall of 2017 on The University of Vermont's campus. Thanks to two senior undergraduate neuroscience students, Chris Keim and Caleb Winn, The Natural Philosopher set out on a mission to expand scientific literacy in the general population. Ever since, TNP has been devoted to producing high-quality scientific writing and artwork accessible to readers of all educational backgrounds. Scientific literature doesn't just have to be for PhDs!
CONTACT US
Want to be involved, or have anything you'd like to see us write about? Let us know!
WHO WE ARE

Toby Lanser
Editor-in-Chief
toby.lanser@uvm.edu
Senior Microbiology & Molecular Genetics double major. Involved in research investigating immune cells in and around the brain in the Stevens lab at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Emily Press
Editor-in-Chief
emily.press@uvm.edu
Senior English major, concentration in Writing, Independently Designed minor. Formerly Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, involved in plant genetics research at the University of Münster, Germany.
Meet the Editors
Marlena Tyldesley
I'm a Junior Molecular Genetics major involved in research about mothers' immune systems while breastfeeding. I also teach piano and singing lessons and I love to ski!
Reese Green
Senior neuroscience and pure mathematics double major. Research interests include the role of metabolism in neurodegenerative disorders and neural development. Currently working with the ABCD study group at UVM to investigate the neural and cognitive correlates of diet and exercise in adolescents. Outside of research I love cooking, running, acting in Shakespeare plays and painting!
Maryann Makosiej
Master of Public Health candidate. Involved in research investigating the evolution of antibiotic resistance in the Barlow Lab at UVM. Runner, climber, coffee drinker, and chocolate lover.
Meet the Writers and Artists








Nat Phil Alumni
A special thanks to all of our former contributors!
Loret Haas-Hanser
Jessica Crooker
Charlotte Evans
Avery St. Sauveur
Mykl Ambros
Dan Brooks
Rory Decker
Zach Finzi
Nick Fontaine
Ethan Loo
Lily Marino
Lindsay Aldrich
Corinne Atksinon
Olivia Baccellieri
Kayla Downs
Claire Deckers
Harriet Milligan
Nellie Stidham
Owen Page
Rachel Shnider
Artur Smiechowiski
Vayl Sorenson
Michelle Wheater
Joseph Wills
Oraya Zinder
Riley Forbes
Nick Grubinger
Olivia Hakan
Lizzy Barrish
Ellie Fur
Cai McCann