Julia Soplop is a science writer and the author of "Equus Rising: How the Horse Shaped U.S. History," winner of an Independent Book Publisher Award and a Feathered Quill Book Award. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including National Geographic, Summit Daily News, and Skiing. She also develops thought leadership for organizations that address issues of scientific or social concern. She holds a bachelor’s from Duke University and a master’s from the medical journalism program at UNC-Chapel Hill. She lives with her husband and three daughters outside of Chapel Hill, NC.