Sunny Hwang Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats

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Sunny Hwang Jeopardy Contestant Profile

Sunny Hwang is an experienced editor and academic with a strong background in science, particularly paleontology, biology, and environmental science. Currently, she serves as a Senior Developmental Editor at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she works on college textbooks, shaping content and reviewing manuscripts, page proofs, and supplementary materials, particularly for textbooks in biology, environmental science, biological anthropology, and geology. She also co-authors the online course “The Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds” for the American Museum of Natural History, where she has worked since 2001. In addition to her work in publishing and education, Sunny has also had an extensive academic career, holding a PhD in Vertebrate Paleontology from Columbia University and a BS in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution.

Her career path has been diverse. After completing her studies, she worked as an Assistant Professor at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, teaching anatomy and working with medical students. Sunny has also worked as a freelance science writer and editor, contributing to projects for companies like Pearson, Kaplan, and Scholastic Books, where she edited medical and science-related content. Her work has ranged from managing content for textbooks to providing subject matter expertise in science, math, and medical fields. Sunny’s research focus during her PhD centered on dinosaur evolution and the microstructure of dinosaur tooth enamel, areas that she continues to be passionate about.

In her personal life, Sunny has a keen interest in cooking and enjoys preparing a variety of dishes, including traditional recipes passed down through her family. She also loves engaging with her children, sharing her love for science and paleontology. As a mother, Sunny has instilled in her daughters an early interest in fossils, even taking them on fossil-hunting trips. Her hobbies also include drawing and technical illustration, which she applies to her research papers.

As a member of the Norton Bake-off committee, Sunny has been involved in organizing fun, social activities at work. She also enjoys traveling, having participated in fossil expeditions in North America and Mongolia, contributing to her expertise in paleontology. This blend of professional dedication, scientific inquiry, and personal engagement with family and colleagues showcases Sunny’s multifaceted career and life.

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