Sean T.
Writer, Editorial and Publicaitions Assistant at TWAS - The World Academy of Sciences- Claim this Profile
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Chris Motola
Sean is a naturally gifted writer and extremely hardworking journalist. Sean's dedication to fairness brings a truly objective eye to his work and has won him formal recognition on several occasions. Over the years I've known him, Sean has been a proven self-starter, learning new and mastering new skills to help his employers put out the best product possible (he has the skills to produce an article from interview to page layout). I periodically have the pleasure of working with Sean and look forward to it every time.
Chris Motola
Sean is a naturally gifted writer and extremely hardworking journalist. Sean's dedication to fairness brings a truly objective eye to his work and has won him formal recognition on several occasions. Over the years I've known him, Sean has been a proven self-starter, learning new and mastering new skills to help his employers put out the best product possible (he has the skills to produce an article from interview to page layout). I periodically have the pleasure of working with Sean and look forward to it every time.
Chris Motola
Sean is a naturally gifted writer and extremely hardworking journalist. Sean's dedication to fairness brings a truly objective eye to his work and has won him formal recognition on several occasions. Over the years I've known him, Sean has been a proven self-starter, learning new and mastering new skills to help his employers put out the best product possible (he has the skills to produce an article from interview to page layout). I periodically have the pleasure of working with Sean and look forward to it every time.
Chris Motola
Sean is a naturally gifted writer and extremely hardworking journalist. Sean's dedication to fairness brings a truly objective eye to his work and has won him formal recognition on several occasions. Over the years I've known him, Sean has been a proven self-starter, learning new and mastering new skills to help his employers put out the best product possible (he has the skills to produce an article from interview to page layout). I periodically have the pleasure of working with Sean and look forward to it every time.
Credentials
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Duolingo Italian Fluency: Advanced (Estimated)
DuolingoOct, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences
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Italy
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer, Editorial and Publicaitions Assistant
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May 2013 - Present
The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries, known as TWAS, supports sustainable prosperity through research, education, policy and diplomacy. TWAS is a programme unit of UNESCO. Work includes: • Production of articles about science in the developing world for TWAS print publications and website. This includes articles about individual TWAS scientists and their work, major issues in science policy and science diplomacy, and the issue of refugee scientists displaced by crises in their home countries. Writing work also entails drafting of press releases and coverage of conferences and events. Work has also included development of an official statement for TWAS on COVID-19, editing and proofreading material as needed, and speechwriting for TWAS leadership. • Drafting and coordination of the TWAS Annual Report. Also helped plan a redesign of the Report in 2014 to include graphs and charts to better illustrate the accomplishments and activities of TWAS, as well as enhance its visual appeal for the general public. • Developement and management of TWAS social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, to promote articles, fellowship and grant opportunities, events and conferences, and general news from TWAS. • Graphic design, photo preparation, and proofreading. Show less
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Press Team Member
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2020
Covered major European science policy conference using TWAS social media and articles, assembled daily event newsletter for participants. Covered major European science policy conference using TWAS social media and articles, assembled daily event newsletter for participants.
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Freelance Science Writer
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Science Writer
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Written freelance news articles on scientific discoveries and science-related issues for publications including Science Magazine, Hakai Magazine, EARTH Magazine and others. Written freelance news articles on scientific discoveries and science-related issues for publications including Science Magazine, Hakai Magazine, EARTH Magazine and others.
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American Geophysical Union
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Science Writing Intern
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Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
Wrote press releases and blog posts on scientific research in AGU's journals. Also assisted in planning for AGU Fall Meeting. My work included two stories with accompanying multimedia edited into videos that received hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube. Wrote press releases and blog posts on scientific research in AGU's journals. Also assisted in planning for AGU Fall Meeting. My work included two stories with accompanying multimedia edited into videos that received hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.
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Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
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Italy
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Research Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Science Writing Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Wrote for ICTP's website and newsletter, including profiles of their developing world graduates and coverage of news stories. Wrote for ICTP's website and newsletter, including profiles of their developing world graduates and coverage of news stories.
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EARTH Magazine
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Alexandria, VA
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Science writing externship
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Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
Wrote articles on paleontology, astronomy, fluvial morphology and oceanography Wrote articles on paleontology, astronomy, fluvial morphology and oceanography
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The Johns Hopkins University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Taught a 100-level science writing class to Johns Hopkins University undergraduates. Came up with assignments, held lectures, group discussions and workshops, and graded assignments. Taught a 100-level science writing class to Johns Hopkins University undergraduates. Came up with assignments, held lectures, group discussions and workshops, and graded assignments.
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Assistant News Editor
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Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
Assistant manager of the copy desk.
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Copy Editor/Page Designer
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Dec 2007 - Oct 2010
Copy editing, page and graphic design.
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Copy Editor
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Jun 2006 - Nov 2007
Copy edited and designed pages for Saratoga Springs daily news publication. Copy edited and designed pages for Saratoga Springs daily news publication.
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Reporter
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2003 - 2006
Covered politics and government for city and county of Oswego, education, business and crime news. Covered politics and government for city and county of Oswego, education, business and crime news.
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Education
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2011 - 2012
The Johns Hopkins University
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1998 - 2002
State University of New York at Oswego
B.A.
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