Experience

Live Science

• United States
• Internet News
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributor

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Ronin Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Scholar

  • Aug 2011 - Present



University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Affiliated Researcher

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Chapel Hill, NC



Mental Floss

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributor

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  http://mentalfloss.com/search?term=killgrove • 17 pieces written for the online version of this popular pop-sci magazine • Pieces include essays, topical news items, and listicles • Pitched numerous pieces successfully; also accepted editor assigned pieces



Forbes

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Contributor

  • May 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Contracted contributor with 5+ pieces published per month on archaeology, anthropology, history, forensics, and classical civilization • 9.2 million pageviews and 6.5 million visitors over 325 published pieces • Honed skills at identifying news-worthy stories drawn from journal TOCs, conference proceedings, and press releases • Created news by writing up research that piqued the interest of other outlets, causing a chain reaction in media interest • Listed among Forbes Science’s… Show more • Contracted contributor with 5+ pieces published per month on archaeology, anthropology, history, forensics, and classical civilization • 9.2 million pageviews and 6.5 million visitors over 325 published pieces • Honed skills at identifying news-worthy stories drawn from journal TOCs, conference proceedings, and press releases • Created news by writing up research that piqued the interest of other outlets, causing a chain reaction in media interest • Listed among Forbes Science’s top 3% of contributors in content and reader interest Show less



University of West Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant/Associate Professor

  • Jul 2012 - May 2018

  Pensacola, FL • Taught a 3/3 course-load every year while maintaining an active research program • Wrote dozens of single- and co-authored papers for anthropology, archaeological science, and classics journals, as well as technical reports, book reviews, conference presentations, and public talks • Secured nearly $80,000 in internal and external grant funds for research projects • Advised nearly 20 graduate students, helping them design and carry out research projects and publish their… Show more • Taught a 3/3 course-load every year while maintaining an active research program • Wrote dozens of single- and co-authored papers for anthropology, archaeological science, and classics journals, as well as technical reports, book reviews, conference presentations, and public talks • Secured nearly $80,000 in internal and external grant funds for research projects • Advised nearly 20 graduate students, helping them design and carry out research projects and publish their results • Peer-reviewed articles for 28 journals, 15 academic presses, and 11 granting organizations • Created and maintained websites and social media accounts for the Division of Anthropology & Archaeology, the Pensacola Archaeological Society, and the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America Show less



Future

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Science Writer

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

  Science Uncovered • Answered anthropology, archaeology, evolution, and history questions posed by the public in the “Ask A Scientist” column of pop-sci magazine Science Uncovered by Focus Publishing • Contributed 2-3 answers each month for the entire run of the magazine • Honed skills at writing very short (c. 80-word) explanations aimed at general public



W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Contract Writer

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2013

  Provided written content (quizzes, outlines, etc.) for online StudySpace and SmartWork sites for physical anthropology textbooks Our Origins (1st, 2nd, 3rd ed), How Humans Evolved (5th and 6th ed), and Essentials of Physical Anthropology (1st and 2nd ed).



Vanderbilt University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011



Self-employed

• Freelance Editor

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2010

  • Assisted academics in a wide range of fields by copyediting their scientific research papers, theses, dissertations, and book manuscripts.



University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Writer/Editor and Social Research Assistant

  • Nov 1999 - May 2006

  Dept of Public Health / School of Nursing • Copyedited research project material (Managing Uncertainty in Cancer Studies), fact-checked information, searched for references, requested image permissions, coordinated mass mailings of incentives to study participants • Copyedited chapters (Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents), fact-checked information, searched for references, requested image permissions, revised and rewrote chapters according to reviewers’ comments



State Farm

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Typist

  • May 1996 - Aug 1999

  Charlottesville, VA Transcribed statements for homeowners and car insurance claims, as well as letters from insurance agents.