Meet the Editor Behind the Graphics: Amanda Montañez

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Amanda Montañez, Graphics Editor  Meet Amanda Montañez, a graphics editor at Scientific American, who started as an intern in 2015 and who today continues to transform complex data into engaging visuals for our readers.    What got you interested in science journalism?   When I discovered medical illustration, I fell in love with the field. One of my most cherished experiences from grad school was participating in cadaver dissections alongside medical students. That led me to want to share scientific knowledge with the world.     Who are your biggest influences or mentors in your scientific career?   Santiago Ramón y Cajal, whose discoveries shaped modern neuroscience​, has always been an inspiration. But my most important mentor has been my illustrious colleague in the SciAm graphics department, Jen Christiansen!     What do you hope readers will take away from your articles?   In the same way that a powerful quote can stick in a reader's mind, I would like my graphics to capture people's attention and maybe even compel them to share what they learned with others.     How do you think science communication can be improved in today's media landscape?   Even charts that are technically accurate have the potential to be wildly misleading. The more we can put numbers in context, the better we can inform the public and help counter the spread of misinformation.     Can you share any upcoming projects you're excited about?   For our Science of Parenting column, I worked on a series of graphics explaining how to interpret a child's score on an autism screening. As a parent myself, I'm happy to help bring some clarity to other parents.   Discover more from Amanda and explore her latest work at Scientific American.  Subscribing to Scientific American helps make Amanda's work possible.   Right now you can save 30% on all subscriptions! Subscribe Explore Amanda's Work Mathematicians Solve Infamous 'Moving Sofa Problem' For those who have wrestled a bulky couch around a tight corner and lamented, "Will this even fit?" mathematicians have heard your pleas. How Bad Are COVID, Flu and RSV This Winter? If it seems like almost everyone you know is getting sick with influenza or some other virus right now, it's not your imagination. Which Foods Are the Most Ultraprocessed? New System Ranks Them A new study has found that most of the products on our grocery shelves have one thing in common: they're highly processed. Rare Diagnoses Change People's Perception of Medical Risk How experiencing an unusual health issue can alter a person's understanding of "rare". Everyone Will Have Fewer Relatives in the Future Family structures worldwide are in for a dramatic shift because of a global demographic transition toward lower birth and death rates.

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