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

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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

Marlena.Tyldesley@uvm.edu

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

Reese.Green@uvm.edu

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

Maryann.Makosiej@uvm.edu

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.