Science & Te​chnology Journalist

Gwendolyn Rak

JWST image of the Carina Nebula

Gwendolyn Rak

I’m a journalist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who cov​ers consumer electronics as an assistant editor for IEEE​ ​​Spectrum.


Previously, I've interned for NASA History, Meds​cape Medical News, and IEEE Spectrum. I received a master's ​degree ​from NYU's Science, Health and Environmental Reporting​ ​Program in 2023 and hold a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics​ and history from Swarthm​o​re College.


When not writing and reporting, I enjoy gluten-free​ baking and ​going for long walks with my family's ​dog, Oliver.

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