Sonia Shah

Sonia Shah is a prominent science journalist, author, and public speaker based in the United States, currently serving as a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow in General Non-fiction at the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Since 2017, Shah has been associated with Bloomsbury USA, working on significant projects including the forthcoming "SPECIAL: the Rise and Fall of a Beastly Idea," and has authored influential works such as "The Next Great Migration: The Beauty and Terror of Life on the Move" and "Pandemic: Tracking contagions from cholera to Ebola and beyond." In addition to active writing, Shah's compelling talks on critical global issues like climate change, migration, and pandemics have gained recognition through platforms including TED and various national broadcasts. Shah's extensive publishing portfolio includes contributions to major outlets like The New York Times and Scientific American, showcasing a commitment to addressing the complexities of human experiences and their intersections with the natural world. Educational background includes a B.A. in Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Journalism from Oberlin College.