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Jay Short

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2026

BA chemistry, PhD biochemistry. Fields of study: microbial biodiversity, cancer therapeutics and anti-aging. Active companies and institutions co-founded: BioAtla, Inversagen AI, Himalaya Therapeutics, E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation.

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My Travel Interests

Abandoned & Ruined
Architecture & Design
Museums & Collections
Nature & Outdoors
Science & Technology

My Location Interests

Honolulu
San Diego

My Travel Badges

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West Virginia Visitor

As part of the West Virginia Destination Challenge, this badge celebrates the beginning of your journey through West Virginia's remarkable places. Every place you mark brings you closer to discovering more of what makes the Mountain State unique.

Next Badge: West Virginia Adventurer You're just getting started. Mark 10 West Virginia places as Been There or Want to Go to unlock the Adventurer badge.
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Ford's Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge

You expanded your map during the Ford Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge and reached the milestone required to unlock this limited edition badge.
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25 States Visited

You've visited 25 U.S. states and are halfway to exploring all 50. Every state has its own hidden wonders, and you're well on your way to discovering them.

Next Badge: 50 States Visited Visit all 50 states to earn the highest state exploration badge.
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50 States Visited

You've visited every U.S. state. Few travelers reach all 50, making this one of Atlas Obscura's highest travel achievements.

Countries Jay Short Has Visited

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Argentina

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Chile

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Egypt

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Hungary

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Iceland

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Italy

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Japan

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Kenya

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Mexico

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Peru

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Russia

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Tanzania

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Turkey

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Uganda

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United States

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