A.J. Van Belle is an author and scientist with a PhD in biology. Their research has appeared in FEMS Microbiology Ecology, Fungal Ecology, and New Phytologist. They’ve taught courses on climate change, evolution, and the interactions between climate and human health at Boston University and Babson College. A BSFA finalist, Rhysling finalist, Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction-recognized author, and Best of the Net nominee, they’re the author of many sci-fi and dystopian stories featured in speculative journals and anthologies. Their middle grade nonfiction science book Beat the Heat: Cooling Off Cities in a Warming World is forthcoming.