Lilly Sanovia

Rapid City, SD USA
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Professional Experience

I am very interested in science writing, particularly in translating information from peer-reviewed journals for a general audience. My education is in physical science/mathematics and earth science/environmental science. Technical writing, academic writing and grant writing are all of great interest to me. I also enjoy doing research, fact-checking and proofreading. Really, I'd rather be an editorial assistant than an editor!

Expertise

Fact-Checker
Entry Level
Researcher
Entry Level
Technical Writer
Entry Level

Specialty

Environment & Nature
20 Years
Family, Children & Teenagers
12 Years
Science
25 Years

Industries


Academia Other
Entry Level
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
Entry Level
Professional Journal
Entry Level

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

The WM Parenting Connection (3-5), Yahoo Contributor Network (10+)

Other Work History

I am a mathematics tutor at Oglala Lakota College

Technical Skills

Final Cut, web design, photo editing

Foreign Language Skills

I understand written French, Spanish, Ojibwe, Esperanto and Lakota.

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Windows XP

Equipment

laptop, digital voice recorder, Sony DSC-H50 digital camera

Work Permits & Visas

US National

Associations

American Indian Science and Engineering Students, National Association of Science Writers, Association for Women in Science, Association for Women in Mathematics

Showcase

Science Writing

Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy Technologies
(Hub Pages 6/25/2011)
Discuss the nuclear fuel cycle and the advantages/disadvantages of nuclear power plants.
Understanding Solar Power Technologies
(Hub Pages 6/25/2011)
A discussion of current and emerging solar power technologies.
Experimental Energy Technologies
(Hub Pages 6/25/2011)
An exploration of experimental energy technologies and the inherent flaws in our energy delivery system.
The Origin of Radio: Crystal Sets
(Yahoo 7/19/2011)
Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Power
(Hub Pages 5/15/2011)
Understanding Biomass as an Alternative Fuel Source
(Hub Pages 5/1/2011)
Understanding Wind Energy
(Hub Pages 5/10/2011)
Energy from the Earth's Tides: Understanding Tidal Power
(Hub Pages 5/10/2011)

Personal Essay

Why I Became An Earth Systems Scientist
(Yahoo 9/30/2011)
Congress Proposes $5.7 Billion in Cuts to Federal Pell Grant Program
(Yahoo 3/1/2011)
A Good Nurse Makes All The Difference
(Yahoo Contributor Network 1/31/2011)
A personal essay describing the birth of my youngest child.
My Earth Day Promise To The Planet, and To My Children
(Yahoo Contributor Network 2/25/2011)
My promises to my children, in the hopes of ensuring a healthier future for all.
We May Be Poor, But We're Happy
(Personal Blog at Word Press 1/29/2011)
A personal essay about my family.
Is Abbie Unfit?
(The WM Parenting Connection 3/31/2011)
A personal essay about the Abbie and Dan Dorn custody case.
Kindergarten Time!
(The WM Parenting Connection 4/8/2011)
A personal essay about registering my child for kindergarten and the mixed feelings provoked by same.
Get Over It, Laura Ingraham
(Personal Blog at Word Press 12/30/2011)
A revised edition of this was published as a letter to the editor in Indian Country Today. My response to criticism of approval of the Claims Resolution Act of 2010.
Some Can't Get Over It
(Indian Country Today 1/27/2011)
Op-ed piece

Green Living

Top Ten Green Living Experts on Twitter
(Yahoo 4/2/2011)
Top Five Natural Household Cleaners
(Yahoo 4/12/2011)
Rocket Fuel in Infant Formula: Are We Poisoning the Next Generation?
(The WM Parenting Connection 5/13/2011)
Growing Vegetables on the Homestead
(Squidoo 10/20/2011)
Top Nontoxic Cleaners
(Hub Pages 4/19/2011)
Helping Hands: Dogs and Cats on the Homestead
(Squidoo 10/11/2011)
Homestead Basics: Starting From the Ground Up
(Squidoo 10/13/2011)
Wind Energy for the Homestead
(Squidoo 6/12/2011)

Popular Culture

The Firehouse: Best Brewery in Rapid City
(Yahoo 3/26/2011)
Steampunk Book, Movie and Music Gift Guide
(Squidoo 12/5/2011)
A guide to books, movies, music and more for Steampunk fans.
Steampunk Gift Guide
(Squidoo 11/24/2012)
Suzi Quatro: Glam Rock Icon
(Squidoo 5/13/2011)
A summary of Suzi Quatro's career as a musician and actress.
Gifts for Science Geeks
(Squidoo 4/21/2011)

Parenting Blog

Why I Will Never Circumcise My Sons
(The WM Parenting Connection 3/4/2011)
My Plate: Teaching Your Kids the New USDA Guidelines
(The WM Parenting Network 6/3/2011)
Helping Your Child Deal With Major Life Changes
(The WM Parenting Network 8/26/2011)
Celebrate Earth Day with Your Kids by Joining in A Billion Acts of Green
(The WM Parenting Network 4/22/2011)
Who Needs the New Math?
(The WM Parenting Network 5/6/2011)
Towards a New Gentleness in the Breastfeeding Wars
(The WM Parenting Connection 2/4/2011)
Personal essay written for a parenting blog.
Will Public Humiliation Lead to Better Grades For Your Child?
(The WM Parenting Connection 2/25/2011)
My take on the Ronda Holder controversy, written for a parenting blog.
Celebrating Women in Science Month With Your Children
(The WM Parenting Connection 3/18/2011)
Getting Your Kids Interested in Science
(The WM Parenting Connection 2/18/2011)
Skipping a Grade: Would You Let Your Kid Do It?
(The WM Parenting Connection 3/11/2011)
Five Baby Gadgets You Can Live Without
(The WM Parenting Connection 3/25/2011)
Helping Your Child Make Friends
(The WM Parenting Network 8/19/2011)

Travel

Best Buffalo Burgers in the Black Hills
(Yahoo 2/15/2011)
Five Free Family Fun Spots in Rapid City, SD
(Yahoo 3/3/2011)
Devils Bathtub: A Spearfish Hike Way Off the Beaten Path
(Squidoo 2/12/2011)
A Black Hills hike known only to the locals.
Storybook Island Family Fun Park
(Squidoo 4/9/2011)
Scenic, South Dakota: Badlands Frontier Town
(Squidoo 3/15/2011)
The story of an old west ghost town that was put up for sale.
Visiting Badlands National Park: Tips for Travelers
(Squidoo 2/10/2012)
Visit Badlands National Park safely with these tips from a local.
Visiting Crazy Horse Memorial: Tips for Travelers
(Squidoo 4/10/2011)
Dinosaur Hill Park: Scenic View of Rapid City, South Dakota
(Squidoo 4/11/2011)
Dinosaur Hill Park in Rapid City, SD.
Best Places to See Bison in South Dakota
(Squidoo 1/16/2011)
Our Favorite Things to See and Do at Reptile Gardens
(Squidoo 5/12/2011)
Visiting the Remote Badlands South Unit
(Squidoo 5/14/2011)
Visiting D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
(Squidoo 4/15/2011)
Sandstone Buildings of Hot Springs
(Squidoo 3/14/2011)
An overview of the sandstone architecture of historic Hot Springs, SD.
Visiting Mato Paha (Bear Butte): Tips for Travelers
(Squidoo 3/12/2011)
Visiting Mato Tipila (Devils Tower): Tips for Travelers
(Squidoo 4/16/2011)
Reptile Gardens: Exotic Black Hills Attraction is Fun for All Ages
(Squidoo 2/4/2011)

Original Recipes

Cheese Steak Roll Bowls
(Yahoo Contributor Network 1/9/2011)
Superbowl party food that will appeal to men.
White Chocolate Cherry Heart Candies
(Yahoo Contributor Network 1/26/2011)
How to make homemade white chocolate cherry candies, perfect for Valentine's Day!

Online Content

Understanding History: Indian Boarding Schools
(Squidoo 6/25/2011)
A brief history of Indian boarding schools in the United States.
Five Mistakes Beginning Gardeners Should Avoid
(Yahoo 12/13/2011)
Top Ten Tips to Survive a Natural Disaster
(Yahoo 5/28/2011)
Best Buffalo Burgers in the Black Hills
(Yahoo Contributor Network 2/15/2011)
Where to find the tastiest bison burgers in the Blacks Hills, SD region.
Anything Goes at Deadwood Mardi Gras Weekend
(Yahoo Contributor Network 1/25/2011)
Mardi Gras events scheduled for Deadwood, SD.
Top Community Colleges in South Dakota
(Yahoo Contributor Network 1/23/2011)
A review of community colleges in South Dakota.

Native America

Visiting the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation: Tips for Travelers
(Squidoo 1/8/2011)
Overview of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in western South Dakota.
He Sapa Wacipi: The Black Hills Powwow
(Squidoo 1/18/2011)
An overview of the Black Hills Powwow.
Understanding History: Indian Boarding School
(Squidoo 2/21/2011)
Lakota Traditional Foods
(Squidoo 1/21/2011)
A discussion of traditional diet and food preparation by the Lakota tribe of North America.
Traditional Lakota Hunting
(Squidoo 3/18/2011)