Kelly Tyrrell

Kelly Tyrrell began her career looking through a microscope as a cellular and
molecular biologist. She later embarked on a path as a science writer and developed a strong fascination with astronomy. In 2017, Tyrrell traveled to the Southern African Large Telescope for the UW–Madison storytelling project, Origins. Today, Tyrrell continues to work as a science writer and oversees media relations for UW–Madison. She also serves as engagement editor for the science journalism nonprofit, The Open Notebook.