Kathie M. Black, PhD, brings a career of science writing and research in reading and writing to the forefront. She has authored three books: Need for Heat: A Complete Guide to Far-Infrared Saunas (...view moreKathie M. Black, PhD, brings a career of science writing and research in reading and writing to the forefront. She has authored three books: Need for Heat: A Complete Guide to Far-Infrared Saunas (Non-fiction science related general instruction); Snowboarding Mama (lifelong learning memoir series); Mess with Stuff (teacher resource); and, multiple refereed publications and conference presentations, Dr. Black was a university professor for 17 years specializing in Science Education, served as an editor in the peer refereed science journal, “Science Education” as well on advisory boards and conference developer for NSTA, NARST, and ASTE. She now is the scientific researcher for Blackstone Saunas.Dr. Black lives and works with her husband and three labs in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. She has three wonderful sons, three amazing daughter-in-laws, and four incredibly beautiful grand children. She is an avid snow boarder, skier, golfer, curler, and yoga enthusiast.view less