Alison (Alie) Caldwell has a B.S. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT (2011) and a Ph.D. in Neurosciences with a Specialization in Anthropogeny from UC San Diego (2019). Her dissertation research focused on how glial cells known as astrocytes affect the way neurons grow and develop in genetic neurodevelopmental disorders. She is now a full time science writer, supporting other scientists in communicating their research. Micah Caldwell received his B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from Saint Louis University (2011), an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University (2013), and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California (LPCC) and Illinois (LCPC). As a therapist, he has worked with a diverse array of clients and populations, including individuals recovering from addictions, the homeless, recently-incarcerated adults with severe mental illnesses, and children seeking asylum.