Maia Chandler, 2025 Physics Today Science Writing Intern

Biography

SPS Chapter: Swarthmore College
Hello! My name is Maia Chandler. I am a recent graduate of Swarthmore College majoring in Biophysics and minoring in Educational Studies. I have a passion for science pedagogy, whether that be in the form of journalism, museum studies, or teaching. As a young scientist, I wanted to be an astronaut, and then a palaeontologist. I want to ensure young people find joy and love in science, experience how it teaches us about the connections between people, and the living and nonliving world around them, and see a place for them as scientists. Over the past four years, I have dedicated my time to helping build my school’s natural history collection, mentoring underclassmen as a teaching assistant for physics classes, and leading circus and acapella clubs. I hope to pursue a graduate degree and a career in science communication. I have also participated in bioinformatics research on dragonflies and biomechanics research on hydra. I am beyond excited to be the Physics Today Intern for Summer 2025!

Internship

Host: Physics Today Science Writing Intern