Randy Wedin, operating as Wedin Communications, provides communication services that bridge the gap between the worlds of science, business, government, and the public in areas such as biotechnology, chemistry, nanotechnology, and science education.  My goal is to build a better understanding of the benefits and risks of science and technology that will result in wise choices by both scientists and the general public.

In addition to straightforward science journalism articles, I also write creative nonfiction essays relating science to everyday life.

Blogs

As the world of publishing moves from print to electronic, so am I. I've recently become involved in several blogs. I've been a guest blogger on parenting issues at the "Mother Lode" blog at the New York Times, and I've also been a guest blogger on chemistry careers issue at the American Chemical Society's Careers blog.

And, I've started my own blog, "The Alchemist in the Minivan." Please visit and comment.

Recent publications -- creative nonfiction essays:

• "Breaking Down the Barriers," essay in anthology, The Shape of Content (AK Peters, Ltd., 2008)
• "Suddenly It's Time to Say Goodbye," Reed Magazine, Reed College alumni magazine, November, 2005 (This article recently received a Gold Medal for "Best Article of the Year" from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.)
• "Parenting: Maybe It Is Rocket Science," Chronicle of Higher Education, September 3, 2003
• "Growing Character from the Grassroots" Character, Spring, 2004
• "Coffee Chemistry," Ruminator Review, Spring, 2002

Recent publications -- science writing articles:

• "ACS PROGRESS: Final Report," written for the American Chemical Society's steering committee charged with helping women in the chemical sciences to overcome the early- and mid-career obtacles to their professional advancement, 2009
• "Milestones in Cold Research," interactive website, developed/written for "Absolute Zero," a television show produced by NOVA and PBS
• "It's Time, Once Again, for Science Education," Chemistry, Autumn, 2007
• "Behind Door No. 2: A New Paradigm for Undergraduate Science Education," 2006 Annual Report from Research Corporation
• "Everything to Play For: Opportunities Abound in Chemistry", New Scientist, August 18, 2007
• "Grab a Wedge of Carbon," Chemistry, Spring, 2007
• "Put a Cornstalk in Your Tank," Chemistry, Winter, 2007
• "Blurring the Boundaries of Chemistry," Chemistry, Autumn, 2006
• "Interdisciplinary Research: Opportunities, Obstacles and Options," 2005 Annual Report from Research Corporation
• "Is Nanotechnology Safe?," Chemistry, Spring, 2006
• "Exploring Light: Optical Sciences and the Visual Arts," 2004 Annual Report from Research Corporation
• “Sustainability and Green Chemistry: Not Just Buzzwords,” Chemistry, Winter, 2006
• “Celestial Cinematography: Research Corporation Helps Start LSST Project,” Research Corporation Newsletter Fall, 2005
• “Thriving in the Midst of Corporate Change,” Chemistry, Autumn, 2005
• "Chemistry on a High-Carb Diet," Chemistry, Spring, 2004
• "The Promise of Chemical Genetics," Chemistry, Winter, 2002