Ruscena WiederholtBIORuscena Wiederholt is a science writer based in Maryland with a background in biology and ecology. She regularly writes pieces on climate change, agriculture, sustainability, and the environment. When not glued to her laptop, she likes traveling, dancing, and doing anything outdoors.EXPERIENCEShe works as a freelance writer for various outlets including Triple Pundit, Popular Science, Modern Farmer, National Parks Traveler, and Audubon. She has a BS in Biology from the University of California Berkeley, a Ph.D. in Ecology from Penn State University, and a science communication certificate from the University of California San Diego.