Over the course of her writing career, Joannie Fischer worked as both a professional writer and editor for a number of renowned national magazines. Her work on topics such as neuroscience, psychology, human behavior, wellness, medicine, scientific discoveries, feature profiles, and more have been influential in prompting additional research as well as discussion. From human cloning to the influence of poetry on the history of the United States, Joannie’s work is expansive and covers a diverse array of industries. She has conducted investigative work as well as exciting coverage of topics such as the Olympics.
Joannie Fischer graduated from Harvard University in 1989 and has cultivated an impressive career ever since. From acting as a reporter for the States News Service to serving as a Senior Editor for U.S. News & World Report, Joannie has led a notable professional life, honing her skills as a writer, editor, and overall journalist. Even now, Joannie is passionate about journalism and the topics she has highlighted in her work, and she continues to advocate for effective, ground-breaking, and interesting journalism.
As a mother of two children with special needs, Joannie is especially interested in the study of neuroscience, particularly in regards to how the field correlates to studies in psychology and human behavior. How the brain works and why humans behave the way they do are fascinating to Joannie, and she enjoys researching and writing about these topics.
Her accomplishments as a writer demonstrate her prowess. She has received accolades such as the Society for Professional Journalists award for her work resulting in an investigative piece on the treatment of pain; additionally, she earned the Evert C. Clark award for Best Young Science Writer. Her work has continually been celebrated and cited decades after it was initially published, further proving her journalistic skills.
Joannie Fischer presently works as a freelancer. Though she reduced her working hours to spend more time with her family, Joannie is still very much passionate about writing and the world around her. She has joined the Board of the Center for Public Integrity to encourage and support journalistic initiatives. Though she certainly has preferences for topics that interest her, Joannie rarely turns down a topic, as she finds most concepts and industries interesting.
Stay tuned for more content pertaining to her interests, primarily neuroscience. Be sure to visit her other websites, JoannieFischer.com and JoannieFischer.org, for content on psychology and wellness respectively.