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ABOUT THE ARTIST
© Steve Sagala
Breger received a degree in Art from the University of Wisconsin and began her career as
a scientific illustrator at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University's Earth science research institute. She has specialized in imaging through the scanning electron microscope
since Lamont acquired one of the first available models.
In 1982 she founded Lamont/Columbia's first professional SEM and X-ray microanalysis facility, which she directed for the next 22 years. In 1995 she published her coffee-table book, Journeys in Microspace, which was featured in the New York Times magazine. In 1998 her work was featured in the BBC documentary Hidden Visions.
© T. Newberger
Dee atop a pyrite vein at Arthur Harbor, Antarctica. The resulting image, "Antarctic Pyrite", can be seen in the Gallery's Micromineral section.
In 2004 Breger moved to Philadelphia's Drexel University as Director of Microscopy, and in 2009 retired from academic lab duties to launch Micrographic Arts.
Her microworld slideshows and oceanographic videos encourage a delight in the many worlds of science in K-12 schools, nature clubs, professional societies, cruise ships and other venues.
Besides specializing in the SEM, Breger has also led or participated in several Earth science programs on over 30 field expeditions, with a specialization in Antarctic oceanography. Some of her imagery is derived from these expeditions.