Melissa Rooney is a children's author, freelance writer and editor; second-generation immigrant; Woman in Science (Ph.D. Chemistry); Australian-U.S. citizen; and decades-long Soil and Water Conservation Advocate. She provides hands-on science and literary workshops for schools, libraries, museums and other organizations, both privately and through the Creative Arts in the Public and Private Schools program in Durham, NC, as well as scientific and literary editing and grant writing for businesses, universities, nonprofits, and individuals. Melissa serves USS through public outreach and assisting with grant and other funding applications. Connect with her at www.MelissaRooneyWriting.com.

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