##  [S&TR Staff](/staff) 

##  [ 2026 ](#collapse-229717567) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Mike Heffner

**Managing Editor:** connors7 \[at\] llnl.gov (Corey Connors)

**Publication Editors:** Sheridan Hyland and Suzanne Storar

**Writers:** Lilly Ackerman, Holly Auten, Shelby Conn, Sheridan Hyland, Elliot Jaffe, Caryn Meissner, Noah Pflueger-Peters, John Rachal, and Suzanne Storar

**Designers:** Heather Chandler, Alii Diaz, and Mark Gartland

**Proofreaders:** Caryn Meissner and Deanna Willis

***S&TR* Online:** Lilly Ackerman, Jason Barrett, and Pam Williams



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2025 ](#collapse-263383421) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Rebecca Dylla-Spears and Kareem Kazkaz

**Managing Editor:** connors7 \[at\] llnl.gov (Corey Connors)

**Publication Editors:** Sheridan Hyland and Suzanne Storar

**Writers:** Lilly Ackerman, Holly Auten, Shelby Conn, Sheridan Hyland, Elliot Jaffe, Caryn Meissner, Noah Pflueger-Peters, John Rachal, and Suzanne Storar

**Designers:** Heather Chandler, Alii Diaz, and Mark Gartland

**Proofreaders:** Caryn Meissner and Deanna Willis

***S&TR* Online:** Lilly Ackerman, Janet Orloff, and Pam Williams



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2024 ](#collapse-34781249) 

 

**Scientific Editor:** Marcus Worsley and Rebecca Dylla-Spears

**Managing Editor:** connors7 \[at\] llnl.gov (Corey Connors)

**Publication Editors:** Sheridan Hyland and Suzanne Storar

**Writers:** Lilly Ackerman, Anashe Bandari, Shelby Conn, Sheridan Hyland, Elliot Jaffe, Caryn Meissner, Gwendelyn Pinkela, Suzanne Storar, and Amy Weldon

**Designers:** Alii Diaz, Mark Gartland, and Mary Gines

**Proofreaders:** Caryn Meissner and Deanna Willis

***S&TR* Online:** Lilly Ackerman, Jason Barrett, Janet Orloff, Pam Williams, and Cyndy Willis-Chun



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2023 ](#collapse-1514835411) 

 

**Scientific Editor:** Marcus Worsley

**Managing Editor:** vandervorst1 \[at\] llnl.gov (Mitch Vander Vorst)

**Publication Editors:** Sheridan Hyland, Jeffrey Rosenfeld and Suzanne Storar

**Writers:** Shelby Conn, Sheridan Hyland, Elliot Jaffe, Caryn Meissner, Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Genevieve Sexton, Suzanne Storar, Stephanie Turza, and Amy Weldon

**Designers:** Alii Diaz, Mark Gartland, and Mary Gines

**Proofreaders:** Caryn Meissner and Deanna Willis

***S&TR* Online:** Jason Barrett, Pam Williams, and Cyndy Willis-Chun



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2022 ](#collapse-1276965322) 

 

**Scientific Editor:** Amanda Askin

**Managing Editor:** vandervorst1 \[at\] llnl.gov (Mitch Vander Vorst)

**Publication Editors:** Genevieve Sexton and Suzanne Storar

**Writers:** Holly Auten, Allan Chen, Shelby Conn, Sheridan Hyland, Elliot Jaffe, Caryn Meissner, Ann Parker, Genevieve Sexton, Suzanne Storar, Stephanie Turza, Amy Weldon, and Kristine Wong

**Designers:** Alii Diaz, Mark Gartland, and Mary Gines

**Proofreaders:** Caryn Meissner and Deanna Willis

***S&TR* Online:** Jason Barrett, Pam Williams, and Cyndy Willis-Chun



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2021 ](#collapse-217030345) 

 

**Scientific Editor:** Amanda Askin and Holly Carlton

**Managing Editor:** vandervorst1 \[at\] llnl.gov (Mitch Vander Vorst)

**Publication Editors:** Ben Kennedy, Genevieve Sexton, and Suzanne Storar

**Writers:** Holly Auten, Lauren Casonhua, Allan Chen, Shelby Conn, Margaret Davis, Rose Hansen, Sheridan Hyland, Ben Kennedy, Caryn Meissner, Ann Parker, Karen Rath, Genevieve Sexton, and Suzanne Storar

**Designers:** Alii Diaz, Mark Gartland, and Mary Gines

**Proofreaders:** Caryn Meissner and Deanna Willis

***S&TR*Online:** Lauren Casonhua, Rose Hansen, Glenn Silva, Pam Williams, and Cyndy Willis-Chun



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2020 ](#collapse-1158192592) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Dawn Shaughnessy and Holly Carlton

**Managing Editor:** chinn4 \[at\] llnl.gov (Ken Chinn)

**Publication Editors:** Caryn Meissner

**Contributing Editors:** Ben Kennedy, J.C. Ross, Genevieve Sexton, and Suzanne Storar

**Writers:** Holly Auten, Lauren Casonhua, Allan Chen, Rose Hansen, Ann Parker, J.C. Ross, Genevieve Sexton, and Suzanne Storar

**Designers:** Alii Diaz, Mark Gartland, and Mary Gines

**Proofreaders:** Deanna Willis

***S&TR* Online:** casonhua1 \[at\] llnl.gov (Lauren Casonhua), Rose Hansen, and Pam Williams



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2019 ](#collapse-735202737) 

 

**Scientific Editor:** Kathryn Mohror and shaughnessy2 \[at\] llnl.gov (Dawn Shaughnessy)

**Managing Editor:** chinn4 \[at\] llnl.gov (Ken Chinn)

**Publication Editors:** Paul Kotta and Caryn Meissner

**Writers:** Holly Auten, Lauren Casonhua, Allan Chen, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Ben Kennedy, Dan Linehan, Ann Parker, and Steven Tanamachi

**Designers:** Mark Gartland, Mary Gines, and Alexandria Diaz

**Proofreaders:** Paul Kotta, Caryn Meissner, and Deanna Willis

***S&TR* Online:** casonhua1 \[at\] llnl.gov (Lauren Casonhua), Rose Hansen, and Pam Williams



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2018 ](#collapse-909124661) 

 

**Scientific Editor:** Eric Duoss (Jan/Feb–March), mohror1 \[at\] llnl.gov (Kathryn Mohror) (April/May–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** chinn4 \[at\] llnl.gov (Ken Chinn)

**Publication Editors:** Paul Kotta and Caryn Meissner

**Writers:** Holly Auten, Lauren Casonhua, Allan Chen, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Ben Kennedy, Dan Linehan, and Ann Parker

**Designers:** Mark Gartland, Mary Gines, Amy Henke, and Alexandria Diaz

**Proofreaders:** Paul Kotta and Caryn Meissner

***S&TR* Online:** casonhua1 \[at\] llnl.gov (Lauren Casonhua), Rose Hansen, Lanie L. Helms, and Pam Williams



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2017 ](#collapse-1124574773) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** vogt2 \[at\] llnl.gov (Ramona Vogt) (Jan/Feb–March), duoss1 \[at\] llnl.gov (Eric Duoss) (April/May–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** chinn4 \[at\] llnl.gov (Ken Chinn)

**Publication Editors:** Paul Kotta and Caryn Meissner

**Writers:** Holly Auten, Lauren Casonhua, Allan Chen, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Lanie L. Helms, Karen Kline, Dan Linehan, and Ann Parker

**Designers:** Acen Datuin, Mary Gines, Amy Henke, Alexandria Holmberg, and Santos Sosa Leon

**Proofreaders:** Paul Kotta and Caryn Meissner

***S&TR* Online:** Lauren Casonhua, hansen58 \[at\] llnl.gov (Rose Hansen), Lanie L. Helms, Denise Kellom, and Pam Williams



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2016 ](#collapse-143497230) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Christine Orme (Jan/Feb–March), vogt2 \[at\] llnl.gov (Ramona Vogt) (April/May–Dec)

**Managing Editors:** chinn4 \[at\] llnl.gov (Ken Chinn) and Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Paul Kotta and Caryn Meissner

**Writers:** Holly Auten, Allan Chen, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Lanie L. Helms, Maren Hunsberger, Karen Kline, and Stefanie Molina

**Designers:** Acen Datuin, Mary Gines, Amy Henke, Alexandria Holmberg, and Santos Sosa Leon

**Proofreaders:** Caryn Meissner and Deanna Willis

***S&TR* Online:** hansen58 \[at\] llnl.gov (Rose Hansen), Lanie L. Helms, and Denise Kellom



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2015 ](#collapse-1992690833) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Gregory C. Burton (Jan/Feb–March), Christine Orme (Apr/May–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Paul Kotta, Pamela MacGregor, Caryn Meissner

**Writers:** Allan Chen, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Kristen Howard, Kristen Light, Malone R. Locke, Caryn Meissner, Ann Parker, Lanie L. Rivera, M. H. Rubin

**Designers:** Acen Datuin, Amy Henke, Alii Holmberg, Kitty Madison, Tom Reason

**Proofreaders:** Arnie Heller, Paul Kotta, Kristen Light, Pamela MacGregor, Caryn Meissner

***S&TR* Online:** Rose Hansen, Denise Kellom, Pamela MacGregor, Lanie L. Rivera



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2014 ](#collapse-1323988666) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** A. J. Simon (Jan/Feb–March), Gregory C. Burton (Apr/May–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Malone R. Locke, Caryn Meissner, Ann Parker, M. H. Rubin, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Amy Henke, George Kitrinos, Tom Reason

**Artists:** Ryan Chen, Kwei-Yu Chu

**Proofreaders:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton, Ann Parker



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2013 ](#collapse-674650356) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Lisa A. Poyneer (Jan/Feb–March), A. J. Simon (Apr/May–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Monica Friedlander, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Caryn Meissner, Ann Parker, Karen Rath, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Amy Henke, George Kitrinos, Daniel Moore

**Artist:** Ryan Chen

**Proofreaders:** Monica Friedlander, Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2012 ](#collapse-415204272) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Rebecca J. Nikolic (Jan/Feb–March), Lisa A. Poyneer (Apr/May–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Caryn Meissner, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Cindy Cassady, Geri Freitas, Monica Friedlander, Kris Fury, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Robert Kirvel, Caryn Meissner, Ann Parker, Karen Rath, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Amy Henke, George Kitrinos, Daniel Moore

**Proofreaders:** Kris Fury, Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2011 ](#collapse-1214699104) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Kerri J. M. Blobaum (Jan/Feb–March), Rebecca J. Nikolic (Apr/May–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Monica Friedlander, Kris Fury, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Caryn Meissner, Lynda Seaver, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Brian Chavez, Amy Henke, George Kitrinos, Kevin Melissare, Daniel Moore

**Proofreaders:** Rose Hansen, Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2010 ](#collapse-1325564106) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Jane P. Bearinger (Jan/Feb–March), Kerri J. M. Blobaum (Apr/May–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Cindy Cassady, Geri Freitas, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Kristen Light, Caryn Meissner, Stacy Peterson, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Brian Chavez, Amy Henke, George Kitrinos, Daniel Moore

**Proofreaders:** Pamela MacGregor, Caryn Meissner, Carolin Middleton



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2009 ](#collapse-20419616) 

 

**Scientific Editor:** Jane P. Bearinger (Jan/Feb–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Jason Carpenter, Cindy Cassady, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Kristen Light, Caryn Meissner, Karen Rath, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Alexandria A. Ballard, Kwei-Yu Chu, Amy Henke, George A. Kitrinos, Daniel Moore

**Photographer:** Jacquelin McBride

**Proofreaders:** Kristen Light, Pamela MacGregor, Caryn Meissner, Carolin Middleton



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2008 ](#collapse-1670892513) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Diane J. Chinn (Jan/Feb–May/June), Jane P. Bearinger (May/June–Nov/Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Kristen Light, Caryn Meissner, Ann Parker, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Alexandria Ballard, Amy Henke, Daniel Moore

**Illustrators:** Sabrina Fletcher, Leonard Walton

**Photographers:** Michael Anthony, Jacquelin McBride

**Proofreaders:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2007 ](#collapse-637858318) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Harry B. Radousky (Jan/Feb–May), Diane J. Chinn (June–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Alane L. Alchorn, Rose Hansen, Arnie Heller, Kristen Light, Caryn Meissner, Carolin Middleton, Ann Parker, Karen Rath, Gabriele Rennie, Maurina S. Sherman, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Alexandria A. Ballard, Raymond Chun, Amy Henke, Daniel Moore, Jennifer Rodriguez

**Illustrators:** Sabrina Fletcher, Mark McDaniel, Leonard Walton

**Photographers:** Michael Anthony, Marcia Johnson, Joseph Martinez, George Kitrinos, Nancy Rutter

**Proofreaders:** Kristen Light, Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2006 ](#collapse-270417246) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Maurice B. Aufderheide III (Jan/Feb–May), Harry B. Radousky (June–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Carolyn Alm, Arnie Heller, Ann Parker, Gabriele Rennie, Maurina S. Sherman, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Amy Henke, Kitty Madison, Daniel Moore

**Illustrators:** Treva Carey, Mark McDaniel

**Photographers:** Michael Anthony, Marcia Johnson, George Kitrinos, Joseph Martinez

**Proofreaders:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Compositor:** Louisa Cardoza



 

 

 

 

##  [ 2005 ](#collapse-1604005374) 

 

**Scientific Editors:** Van Emden Henson (Jan/Feb–May), Maurice B. Aufderheide III (May–Dec)

**Managing Editor:** Ray Marazzi

**Publication Editors:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton

**Writers:** Arnie Heller, Ann Parker, Karen Rath, Gabriele Rennie, Maurina S. Sherman, Dale Sprouse, Katie Walter

**Designers:** Amy Henke, Kitty Madison, Daniel Moore

**Illustrators:** Dennis Chan, John Maduell

**Proofreaders:** Pamela MacGregor, Carolin Middleton, Al Miguel

**Compositor:** Louisa Cardoza