Writing in Science and Engineering (and Other Quantitative Fields)
In keeping with its goal of encouraging excellence in writing across the university, the Princeton Writing Program offers resources for writers in a broad range of technical fields through Writing in Science and Engineering (WSE). WSE coordinates numerous activities in support of writers who work with and write about data, including scientists, engineers, and quantitatively oriented social scientists in economics, sociology, and adjacent disciplines. Some resouces target practices that distinguish scientific writing, such as working with visual representations of data, writing about quantitative results, and designing posters for conferences; others such as writing groups, writing bootcamps, and Writing Center conferences address concerns common to writers in all fields.
Resources at Princeton for Writing in Science and Engineering
- Half-term courses for graduate students, including courses for international students
- Workshops on proposal writing and other topics
- Writing Center conferences
- Writing groups
- Writing Bootcamps
- Teaching opportunities for postdocs in science and engineering, including WSE Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Consultations with faculty on incorporating writing into science and engineering classes
