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Jane Qiu
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Independent Science Writer, Freelance
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Biography
Jane Qiu is an award-winning independent science writer in Beijing, contributing to publications such as Nature, Science, Scientific American, MIT Technology Review, National Geographic, and The Economist. With a PhD in cancer genetics, Qiu has covered wide-ranging topics, from life science, conservation, environment, geoscience, anthropology, development issues, to science policy. Her global perspective is informed by studying and working in UK and the US for 16 years and travelling to dozens of countries on 6 continent—from the Arctic, the Antarctic, to the peaks of the Himalayas (up to 22,000 feet). In addition to reporting cutting-edge science with a critical lens, Qiu is known for her unique contribution to uncovering under-reported stories and perspectives in the context of the developing world. Her work has won prestigious journalism awards from the US Association of Health Care Journalists (2023), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2016 & 2022), the Association of British Science Writers ( 2017), the South Asian Journalists Association (2017), and the Asia Environmental Journalism Awards (2016). Qiu is a recipient of numerous prestigious international fellowships such as Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT, the Pulitzer Center travel grants, the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)’s Fund for Women Journalists, European Geosciences Union (EGU) Science Journalism Fellowship, and Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)’s Logan Science Journalism Fellowship.
environment, conservation anthropology, geoscienceLife science, and science policy. development issues
Content
By Jane Qiu Verified| Scientific American Verified One of the great mysteries of the monkeypox virus has been pinpointing its ‘reservoir’ hosts—the animals that carry and spread the virus without becoming sick from it. Now, an international team of scientists suggests that it has an answer: the fire-footed rope squirrel (Funisciurus pyrropus), a forest-dwelling rodent found in West and Central Africa.
By Jane Qiu Verified| Nature Verified One of the great mysteries of the monkeypox virus has been pinpointing its ‘reservoir’ hosts — the animals that carry and spread the virus without becoming sick from it. Now, an international team of scientists suggests that it has an answer: the fire-footed rope squirrel (Funisciurus pyrropus), a forest-dwelling rodent found in West and Central Africa1.
By Jane Qiu Verified| Scientific American Verified Editor’s Note (4/24/20): This article was originally published online on March 11. It has been updated for inclusion in the June 2020 issue of Scientific American and to address rumors that SARS-CoV-2 emerged from Shi Zhengli’s lab in China. The mysterious patient samples arrived at the Wuhan Institute of Virology at 7 P.M. on December 30, 2019. Moments later Shi Zhengli’s cell phone rang.
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