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    Elise Andrew

    Founder & CEO at IFLScience

    Elise Andrew is a science communicator and entrepreneur who founded I Fucking Love Science (IFLS), a popular science media platform. Here are the key details about her:

    Background and Education:

    • A 22-year-old college student from suburban England when she started IFLS
    • Graduated from the University of Sheffield with a biology degree1

    Professional Achievements:

    • Founded IFLS in March 2012 as a Facebook page that quickly grew to massive popularity
    • Built a science communication empire with over 17.9 million Facebook followers1
    • Expanded IFLS to include a website (IFLscience.com) and a planned television show on the Science Channel1
    • Recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 science communicator56

    Media Impact:

    • IFLS attracted more followers than major science publications like Popular Science, Scientific American, and even surpassed science communicators Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye1
    • The platform grew to 21 million followers, reaching more people than several major publications combined2

    Recent Developments:

    • Served as CEO and Founder of IFLScience from 2012-20203
    • Currently based in London34
    • Identifies as autistic6

    Controversies: The platform has faced criticism for occasionally using clickbait headlines and potential issues with content accuracy2, though Andrew remains committed to science communication.

    Highlights

    Apr 2 · medcitynews.com
    When science meets clickbait: IFLScience is getting some heat
    Apr 23 · cjr.org
    Do you know Elise Andrew? - Columbia Journalism Review

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    Location

    Midland, Ontario, Canada