Dr. Thomas Hayden

Biography

Thomas Hayden is the Director of the Master of Arts in Earth Systems, Environmental Communication Program at Stanford University. He teaches science communication and journalism within the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences. Since joining Stanford in 2008, Hayden has built a career as a journalist, reporting on environmental issues for numerous national and international publications. His journalism journey began at Newsweek as a Mass Media Fellow in 1997. He later moved to News & World Report in 2000, where he became a senior writer covering a range of topics including science, medicine, and culture. In 2005, he transitioned to a freelance writing career contributing to renowned outlets such as Wired, Smithsonian, and National Geographic. Hayden has authored and co-authored several books, including the bestseller "Call to Hell" in 2007, and has contributed to significant projects like the 9th revision of the National Geographic Atlas of the World. He is involved in science communication education, having participated in workshops and training programs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master’s degree in Marine Biology from the University of Southern California. Hayden has extensive experience in oceanographic research and has dedicated his work to improving environmental communication for diverse audiences.

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