Scientific and medical information resources provider McGraw-Hill Professional, US, has announced that John Rennie has joined the division as editorial director, responsible for Professional's science programme. In his new role, Rennie will oversee the ongoing editorial development of the AccessScience digital subscription platform and the Encyclopedia of Science and Technology (EST), and formulate strategies for expanding their reach and deepening their content.
Before joining McGraw-Hill Professional, Rennie served as editor in chief of Scientific American (including the monthly magazine Scientific American Mind, ScientificAmerican.com and other publications). During his tenure the magazine won two National Magazine Awards.
In 2000 Rennie was the recipient of the Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science, bestowed by the Council of Scientific Society Presidents. He serves as a trustee of the James Randi Educational Foundation, on the board of managers for a Harlem Success Academy charter school in New York City, on the board of directors for the National Science Communication Institute, and as an advisor to the Science & Entertainment Exchange.
