Alan Burdick
About Alan Burdick
Alan Burdick is a Senior Staff Editor at The New York Times, with a diverse background in editorial roles across various prestigious publications. He has authored notable nonfiction works and has extensive experience in magazine writing and editing.
Current Role at The New York Times
Alan Burdick serves as a Senior Staff Editor at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing editorial content and contributing to the newspaper's journalistic standards. His extensive experience in editing and writing enhances the quality of the publication.
Previous Experience at Plenty Magazine
Burdick worked as Editor at Large for Plenty Magazine from 2008 to 2009. During his three-month tenure, he contributed to the magazine's focus on environmental issues and sustainable living, leveraging his background in ecological reporting.
Editorial Contributions to The Week
From 2009 to 2011, Alan Burdick served as a Contributing Editor at The Week for two years. His role involved curating and editing content that provided readers with concise summaries of current events and analyses from various perspectives.
Educational Background
Alan Burdick studied at Stanford University, where he earned an A.B. in History and Philosophy of Science from 1986 to 1988. He also studied at the University of Chicago, furthering his academic foundation in the humanities and sciences.
Authorship and Notable Works
Burdick is the author of 'Out of Eden: An Odyssey of Ecological Invasion,' which was a National Book Award finalist and won the Overseas Press Club Award for environmental reporting. He also published 'Why Time Flies: A Mostly Scientific Investigation' with Simon & Schuster in January 2017, contributing to discussions on time perception and its scientific implications.