Writing Science in the Writing University is an interdisciplinary and cross-collegiate convocation on science writing planned for October 7-10, 2008. This major conference hopes to project the University of Iowa’s self-conception as “The Writing University” to all forms of science writing for the public. The major participants will feature three Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professors. These include journalists, nationally acclaimed science writers, literary science writers in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, and scientists who have become effective writers for public audiences. Click here for the full schedule of events and latest updates.

This event is free and open to the public.