Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS, CIG

Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS, CIG has extensive work experience in various scientific and educational roles. Erin currently works as a Science Writer at the Indianapolis Zoo since May 2022. In January 2023, they will also assume the position of Editor for the Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science at the Indiana Academy of Science.

Prior to their current roles, Erin was a Research Analyst/Lab Manager at Indiana University School of Medicine from December 2020 to April 2022. Erin has also been self-employed as a Freelance scientific copy editor since 1999, specializing in professional scientific copy editing and obtaining certification as an Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS) in 2016. Their freelance work concluded in December 2021.

Erin has also held teaching positions at Butler University, serving as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences from May 2019 to December 2020, and as a Lecturer in the same department from August 2001 to August 2019.

Earlier in their career, Erin worked as a Museum Facilitator at the WonderLab Museum of Science from 1997 to 2001.

Overall, Erin Gerecke has gained expertise in science communication, research analysis, laboratory management, scientific copy editing, teaching, and museum facilitation throughout their multifaceted career.

Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS, CIG has a strong education background in the field of biological sciences. Erin holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from Indiana University Bloomington, as well as a Bachelor's degree (BA) in Biology from Carleton College.

In addition to their academic achievements, Erin has obtained two certifications to further enhance their professional qualifications. Erin obtained the Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS) certification from the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) in June 2016. Furthermore, they obtained the Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) certification from the National Association for Interpretation in December 2022.

Based solely on the information provided, it can be inferred that Erin Gerecke has a solid educational foundation in the biological sciences and has further expanded their expertise through certifications in scientific editing and interpretive guiding.