The Berkeley Science Review is a graduate student-run magazine that aims to highlight the groundbreaking research occurring at UC Berkeley in a wide variety of scientific disciplines, from biology to physics to computer science. Founded in 2001 by a dedicated … Continued
The Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Graduate Student Fellowship in the Art of Teaching Writing is a grant designed to provide graduate students teaching Reading & Composition courses the opportunity to improve existing and develop new pedagogical skills and practices. Thirteen … Continued
Techniques of Memory Landscape, Iconoclasm, Medium and Power April 17 – 18, 2019, 7 pm David Brower Center, Berkeley, CA The Global Urban Humanities Initiative is excited to invite investigative reporter and author Jason Berry to speak on “Jazz as … Continued
Describe your research for a chance to be published and win a cash award!
Carve out some time to focus on improving your skills with these 1- and 2-credit classes.
Would you like to work on your science writing skills without making a big commitment? We are looking for a few writers for a faculty profile, from the field, and labscopes. Faculty profiles are 1,000 word Q&A’s with UC Berkeley … Continued
Share your stories about what you are doing and learning while away from Berkeley this summer. Up to ten winning essayists will receive a $100 Amazon gift certificate.
Take advantage of campus and online resources to develop “hard” and “soft” skills.
Take advantage of this important resource.
In this workshop the following topics will be covered: how a professional editor works with a manuscript; how you can use the techniques of an editor to revise your own writing; and how you can diagnose and avoid common writing … Continued
The Graduate Professional Development program supports students’ success and career preparation.
The Lasker Foundation has launched its 2018 Essay Contest. This exciting challenge engages young scientists and clinicians in a discussion about the big questions in biology and medicine today and the role of biomedical research in our society. The contest aims to build skills in … Continued
Check out three spring graduate courses for enhancing skills in academic writing, teaching, and mentoring.
Graduate Writing Center helps graduate students polish the skills needed to write productively.
Here are a few workshops and events coming up this month.
Read how one alumna supports career skills development for current students!
The purpose of the George Bennett Fellowship is to provide time and freedom from material considerations to a person seriously contemplating or pursuing a career as a writer. It provides for one academic year a stipend (currently $15,260), as well … Continued
Explore opportunities for using your summer well.
Prague, Czech Republic, August 21 – 23, 2017 Social network analysis is concerned with the study of relationships between social entities. The recent advances in internet technologies and social … Continued
In response to the shocking news of the mass shooting that occurred in Orlando, FL targeting the LGBTQA+ community, I wish everyone an empowering and safe Pride Month as we mourn the events and innocent lives lost in the attack.
To encourage a new generation of urban policy makers and promote early career research, Cities Alliance, IHC – Global Coalition for Inclusive Housing and Sustainable Cities, USAID, the Wilson Center, and the World Bank are co-sponsoring the 7th annual paper … Continued
Writing the Dissertation: Strategies and Pitfalls Wednesday, April 23, 2015, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, 110 Sproul Hall | Register Online This workshop focuses on the basic strategies of successfully writing a doctoral dissertation. It covers both strategies for organizing a large research project and for writing … Continued
Check out the The Berkeley Graduate, the Graduate Assembly’s online publication by, for and about graduate students. At their site you will find articles on students, events, research, academic life, science and technology, politics, op-eds, entertainment, and more. In their words: “Its … Continued
This workshop will provide an introduction to effective scientific and technical writing. Tuesday, November 20, 2014 2 to 4 pm 110T Sproul Hall Register Online This workshop will provide an introduction to effective scientific and … Continued
In this workshop you will learn how a professional editor works with a manuscript; how to use the techniques of an editor to revise your own writing; and how to diagnose and avoid common writing errors and weaknesses. Tuesday, … Continued
Want to improve your science writing? Get friends interested in science writing? Learn more about writing, layout, editing, and more? Check out the second writing workshop of our monthly series: brown-bag lunch edition. Tuesday, March 11th (second Tuesday of the month) 11:30 … Continued
Do you have writing goals for your thesis or dissertation in the new year? Have you resolved to be a more productive writer in 2013? Join, for free, a community of writers sharing advice and strategies twice a month via email.