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Kim Todd is a Professor in the Creative Writing Program at the University of Minnesota and a Fellow with the Institute on the Environment. She specializes in literary nonfiction focusing on science, nature, and history. Her work bridges academic rigor and storytelling, emphasizing forgotten narratives that shape modern perspectives.
Education:
- M.S. Environmental Studies, University of Montana, 1999
- M.F.A. Creative Writing (Nonfiction), University of Montana, 1998
- B.A. English, Yale University, 1992
Research Interests: Todd’s work explores intersections of science, environment, and history. She revitalizes overlooked stories, such as Sensational’s examination of 19th-century “girl stunt reporters” who pioneered undercover journalism. Her books Chrysalis and Sparrow delve into natural history and scientific biography.
Awards:
- Minnesota Book Award Finalist (2021)
- Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award (2007)
- PEN/Jerard Fund Award (2007)
- American Journalism Historians Association Book of the Year Finalist (2021)
Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed; focus on independent scholarship and literary projects. Grants and funding details unspecified.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute on the Environment, collaborating on environmental humanities initiatives.
