Carl Zimmer (born 1966) is a popular science writer and blogger, especially regarding the study of evolution and parasites. He has written several books and contributes science essays to publications such as The New York Times and Discover. He is a Fellow at Yale University's Morse College. He lives in Guilford, Connecticut, with his wife, Grace Farrell Zimmer, and their two children. His father, Dick Zimmer, was a Republican congressman from New Jersey from 1991 through 1997.
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Besides his popular science writing, Zimmer also gives frequent lectures, and has been on many radio shows, including National Public Radio's Fresh Air and This American Life. His most recent award was a 2007 prize for science communication, from the United States National Academy of Sciences for his wide and fascinating coverage of biology and evolution in newspapers, magazines and his internet blog.[1]
Awards
- American Association for the Advancement of Science's 2004 Science Journalism Award
- The Pan American Health Organization's Award for Excellence in International Health Reporting
- American Institute Biological Science's Media Award
- Everett Clark Award for Science Writing
- John Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
- United States National Academy of Sciences Communication Award
Bibliography
- Zimmer, Carl At the Water's Edge (1999) ISBN 0-684-85623-9
- Zimmer, Carl Parasite Rex (2001) ISBN 0-7432-0011-X
- Zimmer, Carl (2001) ISBN 0-06-019906-7
- Zimmer, Carl Soul Made Flesh (2004) ISBN 0-7432-3038-8
- Zimmer, Carl Smithsonian Intimate Guide to Human Origins (2005) ISBN 0-06-082961-3
External links
- CarlZimmer.com The official homepage of Carl Zimmer. Includes a biography, an article archive of essays, events, and detailed descriptions of his books, including excerpts and illustrations.
- The Loom Carl Zimmer's blog.
