Jacob Berkowitz

Science, Story, and Discovery of Self

My curiosity-driven writing explores the intersection of science, story and self—with an eye to the great sweep of history.

I was the 2023-2024 Baruch Blumberg NASA/Library of Congress Chair in Astrobiology.
About

Interview discussing my upcoming biography of Paul W. Merrill, the astronomer who discovered our stardust origins.

The Stardust Revolution

Revised and Updated 2022 Second Edition
"Berkowitz has perfected a way of drawing the reader into the science story of astrobiology. The book is outstanding."
Stephen Canipe, EdD,
Walden University

Science Writing

I turn complex facts into compelling, accessible stories that engage and inspire audiences.

Jacob Berkowitz is a master storyteller with a rare talent for turning lifeless and daunting technical information into an engaging, animated narrative.
Bill Cannon,
Creative Director, Krell Institute
More