Lauren J. Young

Lauren J. Young is an experienced professional in health and science communication, currently serving as the Associate Health Editor at Scientific American since February 2023. With a diverse background, Lauren has held positions such as Associate Science Editor at Popular Science and Digital Producer and Reporter at Science Friday. Lauren's editorial journey includes roles at EdLab, Teachers College Columbia University as a Library Services Associate, and serving as Multimedia Editor and Managing Editor at Scienceline. Lauren’s educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Journalism from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.