| Elizabeth Pennisi | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Cornell University Boston University | 
| Occupation | Science journalist | 
| Years active | 1996–present | 
| Awards | James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry (1996) | 
Elizabeth Pennisi is an American science journalist specializing in genomics, evolution, and microbiology.
Pennisi completed a bachelor's degree in biology at Cornell University. [1] She earned a master's degree in science writing from Boston University. [1]
Pennisi worked for the public relations office of a university where she wrote for the school's science magazine. [2] She also worked briefly with United Press International. [2] Pennisi joined Science in 1996 and became an editor in 2007. [1] She also writes for Science News for which she won the 1996 James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry. [1]