Kelley Christensen
- Science and Technology Publications Writer, University Marketing and Communications
Biography
Kelley writes university research stories and articles for university publications. She studied news-editorial journalism and American literature at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and holds a master's in technical communication from Montana Tech. She is pursuing her doctorate in environmental policy at Michigan Tech.
About Kelley
- Her career includes writing for small-town newspapers in Montana and working as a public information officer, an events coordinator, and science editor for an IEEE publication, Earthzine.
- She enjoys hiking and cross-country skiing with her family, reading voraciously, crocheting, and exploring the Keweenaw.
Recent Stories
Fine Feathers: Migration and Molt Affect How Birds Change Their Colors
In late summer and autumn, millions of birds fly above our heads, often at night, winging their way toward their wintering grounds. About the Researcher Before the journey, many birds molt their bright feathers, replacing them with a . . . Read More
Soils Contribute Greatly to Forest Fire Carbon Emissions
As climate warming stokes longer fire seasons and more severe fires in North American boreal forests, calculating how much carbon each fire burns grows more urgent. The amount depends more on available fuels than fire weather, shows new research from Northern Arizona University and Michigan Technological University, along with other collaborating . . . Read More
What Tiny Surfing Robots Teach Us About Surface Tension
Spend an afternoon by a creek in the woods, and you’re likely to notice water striders — long-legged insects that dimple the surface of the water as they skate across. Or, dip one side of a toothpick in dish detergent before placing it in a bowl of water, and impress your grade schooler as the toothpick gently starts to move itself across the . . . Read More
What Lies Ahead: Cooperative, Data-Driven Automated Driving
Vehicle manufacturers offer smart features such as lane and braking assist to aid drivers in hazardous situations when human reflexes may not be fast enough. But most options only provide immediate benefits to a single vehicle. What if entire groups of vehicles could respond? What if instead of responding solely to the vehicle immediately in front of us, . . . Read More