After 164 years of publishing, one of America's oldest magazines--it was started as a newspaper in 1845—has finally put a woman at the helm. (Sigh. Such a milestone for the 21st Century!) From the news release:
Longtime science journalist Mariette DiChristina has been named the first female editor-in-chief of Scientific American in the magazine's 164-year history.
DiChristina, who joined the magazine in 2001 as executive editor, has been serving as acting editor-in-chief since her predecessor, John Rennie, left in June. Although she admits to feeling a sense of responsibility as the venerable mag's first female leader, DiChristina seemed humbled by our sense of awe in her accomplishments.
"I have two young daughters; one of them wants to be a scientist, and the other one wants to be the editor of Scientific American," she told FishbowlNY. "I think anybody who is a position of leadership should feel a sense of responsibility. And I don't know if mine is any greater or less because I'm a first for the magazine. I know I'm very honored and grateful."
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