Who am I? Here are a few details to help fill in the picture:

-- My lifelong interests in natural science and education inspired me to write my most recent book, entitled The Stickler's Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation.

-- I spent 18 years of my career designing educational computer software. I am best known for designing the famous 1985 Apple II game The Oregon Trail.

-- I've retired from my 32-year career in computer software, and I now spend part of my time doing science writing, focusing primarily on the natural sciences.

-- I grew up near Atlanta, Georgia. I have spent most of my adult life in California, Minnesota, and Georgia, but I have also resided in Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, Colombia, and Australia.

-- My post-secondary education — including a B.S., M.A., and various professional continuing education courses — was focused primarily on botany, ecology, and computer science.

-- My other interests include wildflower photography, traveling the world, and searching for rocks to polish. I like to read just about any topic that helps me to understand the world around us.

For more details, visit my website at www.philipbouchard.com.