Fridays with Ed Jr: How Research and Friendship Built Two Ricketts Books

As a graduate student, Katie Rodger spent years working closely with Ed Ricketts Jr. to uncover his father's life and legacy, resulting in two acclaimed collections of Ricketts's letters and essays. Join Katie as she discusses the deep friendship—and the rewards and challenges of collaboration—that shaped both books.

About the Speaker

Katharine Rodger earned her Ph.D. at UC Davis and now teaches science writing at Davis as a Senior Continuing Lecturer. Her areas of expertise include science journalism, professional science writing, and environmental science communication.

About the Interconnections Lecture Series

Presented by the Western Flyer Foundation and organized by board member and Steinbeck scholar Susan Shillinglaw, the Interconnections Lecture Series explores connections among science, history, literature, and the natural world.

Admission and parking are free. Visit westernflyer.org/events to learn more about the series and upcoming events.

The Western Flyer Foundation gratefully acknowledges Hopkins Marine Station for hosting this lecture series.

Photo of Ed Ricketts courtesy of the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies, SJSU