Laurie J. Schmidt - Science Writer - Copy that speaks your reader's language

What are Clients Saying about Laurie's Work?

Laurie did an outstanding job writing the "Mars 101" section of our web site. Working closely with mission principal investigator, Peter Smith, Laurie created an engaging and informative introduction to polar science activities occurring on both Mars and Earth. Her ability to make complex science topics accessible to a public audience was essential for the site's success.
-Doug Lombardi, Former Education and Public Outreach Manager
Phoenix Mars Lander Mission

I've worked with Laurie on many articles, both for my own work and as a proofreader for others. She is excellent at getting the science right and keeping the story engaging. She has a good perspective on what the educated public finds interesting and how to get the "adventure" part of the scientific enterprise into a report.
-Ted Scambos, Lead Scientist
National Snow and Ice Data Center

I've known and worked with Laurie Schmidt since 2000 and can attest that her skills bring polish and sophistication to every publication to which they are applied. Not only has Schmidt the versatility and aptitude to approach the most difficult and rarefied topics, but the discretion and sensitivity to work with one's most important clients. Her advanced abilities, combined with meticulous professional standards make her the science writer I can readily recommend.
-Annette Langley, Former Outreach Coordinator
National Snow and Ice Data Center

Laurie was one of the best, most professional of the journalists I've worked with. Her finished article was excellent and accurately captured the science as well or better than any other article that I've been interviewed for. I would be happy to work with Laurie again in the future and would recommend her to anyone else.
-Walt Meier, Research Scientist
National Snow and Ice Data Center

Thank you very much for your wonderful effort with the story— you've done an excellent job. It has been a pleasure working with you.
-Rob Massom, Senior Research Scientist
Antarctic Cooperative Research Centre, Tasmania

Excellent Laurie! You get an A+. I have heard from many educators around the country that they downloaded and read your article to their classes. Your article is the best piece of science journalism I have read in awhile.
-Evan Forde, Oceanographer
Atlantic Oceanographic Marine Laboratory

Your articles are all extremely well done: very interesting, very readable, and very nicely written.
-Claire Parkinson, Climatologist
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center