Beth is the design director at Science News. She oversees all aspects of the visual identity of the print, tablet and online editions. She consults with the Society for Science & the Public on design direction and brand maintenance, and with the advertising and circulation departments on respective projects. Before Science News, Beth managed the start-up of the Graphic & Web Design Program for CDIA at Boston University's Washington, D.C. campus. She taught classes, recruited instructors, developed curricula, and organized guest lectures. Beth's magazine career began at National Geographic where she redesigned the departments section and directed the design of all department pages. At ICF Consulting, Beth designed annual reports, websites, brochures, and identity packages for clients including EPA, UN, and Boeing. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina State University's School of Design.