From dark matter to climate modeling, I tell stories of scientific research and discovery. I’m a environmental and science storyteller who excels in taking challenging scientific concepts and making them engaging to non-scientists in a way that sparks wonder and understanding. My education is in both ecology and science communciation, while my experience spans a huge variety of scientific fields and areas of communciation. 

I am interested in projects where I can use my science communciation skills to increase access to scientific results, especially on climate change. By helping others understand scientific results and tell their own stories, I hope to support communities as they develop solutions.

I am also knowledgable about translating social science research into action. My environmental parenting advice book, Growing Sustainable Together, draws on psychology, sociology, urban planning, and communciations research. I keep up to date on the latest social science on climate communications and can help organizations who wish to amp up their behavior change efforts or attract more people to advocacy work. 

Currently, I am the digital content manager for the Department of Energy’s Office of Science. View the archive of my feature articles and blog posts. I am seeking opportunities in communications management, strategic communications, writing scientific narratives, social media outreach, and social media management. I am open to freelance opportunities, including writing, editing, and advising scientists on outreach. My LinkedIn profile provides my full resume. If you are interested in working with me on a science communication project, email me on shannon b shea (without spaces) at gmail dot com or fill out my contact form.