Author: Maria Sosa
Born: 1950
Bio: <b>Maria Sosa</b> (b. 1950) is an American science writer and editor.  The books she has written or edited include <i>Federal Hill</i>, <i>Exploring Science in the Library</i>, and <i>Dragsters</i>.  She has worked for the American Association for the Advancement of Science since 1989, where she is Editor-in-Chief of <i>Science Books &amp; Films</i> and head of the Science + Literacy for Health Project.  She holds a bachelor's degree from <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://shimer.edu">Shimer College</a> and a master's degree from the Teachers College of Columbia University. (from <a class="text" href="http://shimercollege.wikia.com/Maria_Sosa#Brief_description">Shimer College Wiki</a>)