William Hammack
Bill reports regularly on technology for public radio. Based at WILL-AM 580 in Urbana, Illinois, he's been a regular commentator for American Public Media's premier business show Marketplace, for Illinois Public Radio, and for Radio National Australia's Science Show. Many journalism, scientific and engineering organizations have recognized his work. He's received the top awards in science journalism: The National Association of Science Writers Science in Society Award, the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award, and the American Chemical Society's Grady-Stack Medal. He is currently a Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois - Urbana. He recently spent a year as a U.S. Diplomat; as a Senior Science Adviser at the Department of State he worked on the Six Party Talks to remove nuclear materials and technology from North Korea.
