The Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science will hold a series of events in mid-November to celebrate the launch of its Fall 2008 issue and promote interdisciplinary science discussion on the Dartmouth College campus.
DUJS TALKS: A “Paper Party” Across the Sciences
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 3-6PM (Occom Commons, McLaughlin Cluster)
•This event is modeled on the “paper parties” of many science departments, during which students and faculty come together to discuss their latest work. DUJS TALKS is an opportunity for science majors and faculty to informally talk about the current state of research at the College. Three professors will present their work to participants. Food will be served.
DUJS WRITES: The DUJS Science Writing Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 22, 9AM-1PM (Haldeman 041)
•This four-hour long session serves to introduce participants to the process of science writing. It will include sessions on science news writing, technical journal article writing, ethics, and data interpretation. The speakers include Dartmouth professor Megan Steven, College Outreach Director and former science writer Nancy Serrell, along with Dana Grossman, Jennifer Durgin, and Laura Carter from Dartmouth Medicine. Lunch will be included. Interested students must RSVP to the DUJS: dujs@dartmouth.edu.