Eva Amsen

Eva Amsen is a freelance science writer whose work has been published in The Scientist, Nautilus, Popular Science, and other places. She has a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto, and a decade of experience working in science communication roles for academic publishers and research groups.

Contributions by Eva

How do young children learn mathematics?

Eva Amsen / 25 July 2024

Interview Learning & Education Development STEM Psychology

Do kids benefit from making art in nature?

Eva Amsen / 28 May 2024

Article Learning & Education Development Learning environments 21st century skills

How can schools help children manage climate anxiety?

Eva Amsen / 4 April 2023

Article Learning & Education 21st century skills

Playful learning in public spaces

Eva Amsen / 2 May 2022

Article Learning & Education Learning environments

The neuroscience behind playful learning

Eva Amsen / 19 April 2022

Article Development Neuroscience

Can songs help students learn?

Eva Amsen / 18 January 2019

Article Development Learning environments

Wildlife education with Pokémon Go

Eva Amsen / 16 September 2016

Article Learning & Education Education technology

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