Ewalt becomes the magazine’s 10^th editor-in-chief as it celebrates 180 years.

Today, the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States of America, Scientific American, announced David M. Ewalt as its editor-in-chief. In his role, Ewalt will also oversee its digital version, scientificamerican.com, and other branded products. Ewalt will be based out of the New York office with a start date of June 2^nd and will report to Kimberly Lau.

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Photograph of David M. Ewalt, the new Editor-in-Chief of Scientific American

Ewalt is a longtime advocate for data-driven reporting, has authored two books including the acclaimed history of Dungeons & Dragons, Of Dice and Men, and formerly served as Editor-in-Chief of Gizmodo. His editorial career includes key roles at The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Forbes Magazine. A lifelong reader and dedicated subscriber to Scientific American with a distinguished background in revitalizing media brands, Ewalt brings a profound enthusiasm for science and technology, along with experience spanning both legacy and digital-first media properties.

Kimberly Lau, President of Scientific American and Vice President, Consumer Media at Springer Nature, said: “From its inception, Scientific American has championed the belief that scientific discovery and technological advancement are foundational to societal progress. These values—impartial analysis and boundless curiosity—are more essential now than ever. With his extensive experience, clear editorial direction, and deep commitment to these principles, David Ewalt is exceptionally well-suited to lead Scientific American as it continues to inform the public, engage thought leaders in research and industry, and support evidence-based policymaking. Ewalt’s appointment marks an exciting new page for Scientific American as it continues to expand its reach and impact in the world of popular science journalism.”

David Ewalt said: "This is a pivotal moment for science. Many of the defining issues of the 21st century—such as artificial intelligence, advances in medicine and climate change—are fundamentally scientific in nature. As we navigate these complex issues, there is no better source to help interpret developments and keep the public informed than Scientific American, which has demonstrated unwavering dedication to this mission for nearly two centuries."

Scientific American is read by more than 3.5 million monthly readers with eight local language editions and remains a global force in science journalism, helping readers remain informed on pressing issues and exciting developments in the world of science.

About Scientific American

Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S. and the leading authoritative publication for science and technology in the general media. Together with scientificamerican.com and eight local language editions around the world, it reaches more than nine million readers. Scientific American is published by Springer Nature.

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Ewalt’s appointment marks an exciting new page for Scientific American as it continues to expand its reach and impact in the world of popular science journalism.