 He studied Physics and English Literature at the University of Minnesota, and later earned a master's degree in Library Science from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.Currently, Sam Kean is the editor for the 18th edition of The Best American Science and Nature Writing and has been featured on multiple NPR's (National Public Radio) shows, such as “Radiolab”, “Science Friday”, “All Things Considered”, and “Fresh Air.”

Sam Kean's work has earned the title of a New York Times bestselling author and various awards and recognition.His four books, "The Violinist’s Thumb", "The Disappearing Spoon", the "Tale of The Dueling Neurosurgeons", and "Caesar’s Last Breath" were all Amazon's top science book of the year.