Alexa Kurzius

​​I'm a science editor at Newsela, where I curate nonfiction content for students of all ages. Previously I was a science journalist and video producer at Scholastic, where I created original stories and videos. In addition, I've written for Wired, The New York Times Upfront, The Daily Beast, Modern Farmer, The Hairpin, and others as a freelance  reporter. And, I published 3 kids science chapter books with Scholastic.

​I received my master's  degree in science journalism from New York University and my bachelor's degree in English & Psychology from the Johns Hopkins University.