Purbita Saha
Purbita Saha (she/her) is the former Senior Deputy Editor at Popular Science. She led the magazine’s science desk and internship program and also edited features, read book galleys, guest starred on “Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week,” and tweeted bad jokes from the @PopSci account. She is a diehard New Jerseyan, but would move to the California desert in a flash if she had an eternal palm oasis to tend to. Purbita joined PopSci as a senior editor in 2019, right before COVID took over daily life. Throughout the pandemic, she oversaw growth in the brand’s online presence, helping it cement itself as a source of clear, safe, and engaging information in times of crisis. That also meant finding the breaks in the clouds to tell unexpected stories about gummy bears, DIY Silly Putty, and burpees. Purbita’s favorite beat is still wildlife, as evidenced by her many articles on underrated birds and insects—but PopSci’s boundless coverage has pushed her to dissect wonkier topics, like feuding deep-sea explorers and the best security innovations. She was the co-facilitator of the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workgroup. Prior to PopSci, Purbita was an editor at Audubon, the flagship publication of the National Audubon Society. She now uses her love of birding and grassroots organizing to connect urban communities with nature. She is a member of the Asian American Writers Workshop and has contributed to multiple National Magazine Award nominations. Purbita has appeared on Science Friday, WNYC, and an extinction-themed clothing campaign. Purbita has a BS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a BA in Journalism from the University of Connecticut. She led a dual life on campus as an entomology-lab tech and a newspaper editor (she shared the masthead with two PopSci colleagues). She continues to pursue learning through community science initiatives like the Galbatross Project and was recently certified in bird banding, Mental Health First Aid, and Stop the Bleed. As an Indian American, Purbita grew up in a trilingual household, which primed her to speed read subtitles in Parasite and anime shows. The last human to walk on the moon (geologist Harrison Schmitt) was probably allergic to it. At least he had tea to spill decades later.Highlights
Experience
Education
Favorite weird science fact
Notable Work
相关推荐
-
9 Festive Holiday Treats and Where to Find Them
-
"Massless" carbon fiber battery doubles as a structural component
-
US declares NK a terror sponsor; new sanctions expected
-
Junior League World Series player makes insane catch, snagging would
-
Number of COVID
-
NK envoy: We want peace but ready for war with US
- 最近发表
-
- Pixel 9 Pro XL hands
- Junior League World Series player makes insane catch, snagging would
- US declares NK a terror sponsor; new sanctions expected
- Prosecutors seek arrest warrant for Kakao founder over suspected stock manipulation
- Prime exclusive deal: $50 off Govee floor lamp
- 春雪、千味央厨、安井、海欣、三全、全聚德业绩速览
- France wait for Mbappe to return
- Seoul on alert over N. Korea's land mines floating into South with heavy rains
- Sinkhole swallows up car, injuring 2 in Seoul
- Wasim Akram explains why Indian team should visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025
- 随机阅读
-
- New Grok response directs users to Vote.gov for election questions
- 'Consistency needed in North Korea policy'
- Sony shutting down PSP store for good, but PS3 and Vita will live on
- Horde of Nintendo games and collectibles sells for $20,000
- Webb scientists haven't found a rocky world with air. But now they have a plan.
- 小特产大产业!化橘红点绿成金成“乡村振兴果”!
- Maritime police officer discharged over attempted rape allegation
- Chevy takes on Ford's electric F
- 雅安市第四人民医院:工娱治疗让患者康复之路充满希望
- North Korea troops violated armistice agreement while chasing defector: UNC
- 三方正式回应!“金毛毫99元/斤”事件后续来了
- Coach Trott reveals what makes Afghanistan so dangerous in semi
- 24 of the Oldest Trees in the World
- Seth Rogen celebrates the 10
- Six Flags parks will wisely stop flying Confederate flags
- Moon calls for integration, unity as keys to successful democracy
- Smiley face on Mars is a telltale sign of its past
- North Korean leader's sister slams Moon for his recent missile criticism
- Grad student sentenced to 2 years for attacking professor with tumbler bomb
- Ministry finalizes guidelines on leafleting ban to clarify scope of application
- 搜索
-
- 友情链接
-