My byline is almost always “Kimberly Hickok” but I generally go by “Kim.”

I’m a science writer and editor who specializes in creating engaging stories and easy-to-digest content for a wide variety of clients, from national news outlets to private research institutions. I’m a graduate of the UCSC Science Communication program (class of 2018) and have been writing full time since 2017, and freelancing full time since 2021. I consider myself a generalist when it comes to science writing, but I write most often about health, biotech, physics, and climate.

I’ve written for Science, Popular Mechanics, NBC News, Inside Science, Live Science, Space.com, California Local, Bay Nature, Stanford, CZ Biohub, Symmetry, and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, among a few others. I’m also the part-time program assistant for the UCSC Science Communication program, helping with administrative tasks and student mentoring.

I’m fortunate to work for some amazing clients, but I’m always on the look out for new collaborations. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re interested in working with me or just have a question – I’m very friendly!

Outside of science writing, I love planning and coordinating parties (especially weddings!), sipping good wine, and spending time with my toddler, husband, and two large dogs.