Jennifer Akst (Jef)

Jennifer "Jef" Akst is a seasoned science writer and editor, currently serving as Managing Editor at BioSpace since March 2023. Prior to this role, Akst operated as a freelance writer and editor with Jef Akst Science Writing from December 2022 to March 2023. Akst's extensive experience at The Scientist spanned over thirteen years, during which time positions included Managing Editor, Senior Editor, News Editor, Associate Editor, and Intern. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from Indiana University Bloomington, earned between 2005 and 2009, following an undergraduate education at the College of William and Mary from 2001 to 2004.