Marit M. Simonsen

Marit M. Simonsen is an accomplished encyclopedia editor at Store norske leksikon since April 2017, where responsibilities include editing articles and managing contributions. Simonsen has also been a freelance columnist for Dagbladet and Klassekampen, focusing on science and current events. As a freelance science communicator, engaging lectures are delivered on topics such as scientific skepticism and critical thinking. Additionally, Simonsen co-hosts the podcast Saltklypa, centered on science discussions. Experience includes serving as a lay representative for the National Committee for Research Ethics in Medicine and Health and organizing a humanist camp for Human-Etisk Forbund. With a strong educational background from the University of Oslo, including a Master's degree in Science, Technology and Society, Marit M. Simonsen combines expertise in biology, human geography, and communication to promote critical thinking and scientific understanding.