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Bethann G. Merkle
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Writer and Associate Editor, ESA Bulletin, Freelance
United States
Beats
Biography
I currently work as a free-lance writer and editor for scientific and popular papers on medical, public health, food systems and ecology topics. I also write for the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, an English-language newspaper in Quebec City which is said to be the oldest newspaper in North America. As a writer, photographer and illustrator, I have contributed to private collections, anthologies, and magazines in Canada and the United States. For examples of some recent work, please visit wwww.fruitrootleaf.com or [fruit.root.leaf. communications] (http://fruitrootleafcommunications.wordpress.com).
Food and Culture, Arts, Organic Food, Biology, arts and culture human interest, Sustainable Food, community action community news, Food and Travel, local food, Artisans , Craftspeople, Community Arts, Community, food producers english speakers in quebec, Environmental Science, Local Food Movement, natural history ecology, Minority Language Communities in Quebec City
I only interview business and political leaders.
Content
By Paige Byerly, Bethann G. Merkle, Megan Hepner| American Scientist Verified Louisiana’s coastal marshes once seemed endless: a vast ecosystem of lush, undulating smooth cordgrass interspersed with clusters of black mangrove and tall roseau cane. Today, the intricate charm of these marshes is disappearing at an unprecedented rate. The saltmarshes of Louisiana are disappearing at an unprecedented rate. Since 1932, 25 percent of the state’s marsh—an area the size of Delaware—has been submerged.
By Bethann G. Merkle| American Scientist Verified This Article From Issue January-February 2016 Volume 104, Number 1 When Jean Polfus submitted her PhD proposal to determine the genetic relationships and population distribution of three subspecies of caribou in the Northwest Territories of Canada, artwork was not part of her plan.
Suggestions for integrating drawing into university-level biology courses | B. G. Merkle Communications Consulting on WordPress.com
By Bethann G. Merkle| commnatural.com@ I’m collaborating with the coordinator of a series of undergraduate Animal Biology labs this semester. She is interested in integrating drawing more fully and effectively into the work that instructors and students do in those labs. Her motivation stems, at least in part, from noticing that (based on exam scores) students aren’t getting much out of taking photos (vs. any other type of recording), although that appears to be the most common way students interact with specimens in these labs.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States