Jessica Johnson
Biological and Environmental Research Information Specialist
Contact
JOHNSONJP@ORNL.GOVBio
Scientific/technical writer for the BERIS group developing strategic communications for research emanating from the U. S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER), with degrees in microbiology (MS), science and medical journalism (MS), and biology (BS).
Professional Experience
- Research Scientist for 10 years investigating bacterial strain engineering for cellulosic ethanol production, microbial fuel cell engineering, and ecological restoration.
- Science Journalist for 10 years for various outlets, including Nature Medicine, PNAS, and The Scientist Magazine.
- Since 2020, serving as a science writer and editor for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Awards
ORNL Distinguished Achievement Award, 2024
Team Excellence, Biosciences Division
Award of Excellence, Society for Technical Communication, 2024
Role: Lead Editor
Award of Merit, Society for Technical Communication, 2024
Role: Producer, Writer, and Video/Audio Editor
Education
- MS Science and Medical Journalism, Boston University
- MS Microbiology, UMass Amherst
- BS Biology, Cornell University