EDITING/Life & Science
"Revolutionizing Prosthetics," by Charlotte Huff **
Aug. 15, 2013, American Way
[Feature]
Remember the robotic arm from The Terminator? You know, the one that was used for reverse-engineering and led to the development of Skynet (not to mention a blockbuster film franchise)? Well, this isn’t that arm. This one’s better — it’s real.
**WINNER of a 2014 Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ASOS)
"The Driftless: A State of Mind," by Stephen Lyons
March 1, 2012, American Way
[Feature]
The region may be known as the Driftless, but the mindset and the distinct bioregional culture of this Midwestern area are anything but. In fact, they’re about as passionate as you can get.
"Unsung Heroes," by Jack Boulware
Jan. 1, 2012, American Way
[Feature]
Next time you hit the slopes, keep an eye out for the ski rescue dogs. They’ll be happy to dig you out of the snow.
"No Guts, No Glory," by Jordan Rane
Feb. 15, 2012, American Way
[Feature]
What compels someone to venture into the mysterious, gut-wrenching world of competitive eating? In one man's, the chance to win a year’s worth of free pizza.
"Fierce Creature," by Ethan Rouen
Feb. 1, 2011, American Way
[Feature]
Wayne Pacelle, CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, is tirelessly, strategically and politically fighting to give a voice to the silent.
"May the Best Move (or Punch) Win," by Jack Boulware
Dec. 15, 2010, American Way
[Feature]
Checkmate or knockout? If you're chess boxing, it doesn't really matter, as long as you're the first one to do it.
"Operating In Utero," by Charlotte Huff
April 1, 2008, American Way
[Feature]
Advances in open-fetal surgery make the dream of treating babies' potentially life-threatening conditions prebirth a reality.