Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To gather and assess information, and present it in an unbiased manner with strict adherence to the facts.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Be brief and get to the main point. Use balanced arguments and rigorous statistics to back up claims. State why you chose me for this pitch.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Bash, GPUs, HPC, jupyter, microscopy, python, pycharm
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My scientific publications.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time.
What's your favorite drink?
Black coffee, no cream or sugar.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the laboratory or at the hospital.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Scientific publications, the Washington Post, Scientific American, MIT technology review.
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