BIOS 242: Writing Compelling Fellowships and Career Development Awards
An overview of principles and fundamentals for writing competitive fellowships (e.g. NIH F31, F32) and career development awards (e.g. NIH K Awards). Topics include: developing specific aims and career development plans; using the review criteria to inform writing; timelines and resources. Participants develop proposals through guided exercises with an emphasis on in-class peer review and focused faculty feedback.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Botham, C. (PI)
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Talbot, W. (PI)
CEE 377: Research Proposal Writing in Environmental Engineering and Science
For first- and second-year post-master's students preparing for thesis defense. Students develop progress reports and agency-style research proposals, and present a proposal in oral form. Prerequisite: consent of thesis adviser.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Barton, J. (PI)
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Billington, S. (PI)
;
Blake, C. (PI)
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Barton, J. (PI)
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Billington, S. (PI)
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Blake, C. (PI)
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Boehm, A. (PI)
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Borja, R. (PI)
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Criddle, C. (PI)
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Davis, J. (PI)
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Freyberg, D. (PI)
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Fruchter, R. (PI)
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Jacobson, B. (PI)
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Jacobson, M. (PI)
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Katz, G. (PI)
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Kiremidjian, A. (PI)
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Kitanidis, P. (PI)
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Krawinkler, H. (PI)
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Leckie, J. (PI)
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Luthy, R. (PI)
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Masters, G. (PI)
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McCann, M. (PI)
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McCarty, P. (PI)
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Miranda, E. (PI)
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Mitch, W. (PI)
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Monismith, S. (PI)
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Orr, R. (PI)
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Reinhard, M. (PI)
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Spormann, A. (PI)
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Tabazadeh, A. (PI)
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Walters, P. (PI)
COMM 277C: Specialized Writing and Reporting: Environmental and Food System Journalism (COMM 177C, EARTHSYS 177C, EARTHSYS 277C)
Advanced reporting and writing course in the specific practices and standards of food journalism. This course begins with the assumption that students are familiar with the basics of reporting and research in journalism. We'll take those skills and apply them to the wide territory of food journalism, from farmer's markets to food waste, from travel and cultural writing to stories about agriculture and climate change. We will read a range of the best food journalism and students will be charged with writing both long form narrative essays and short magazine style pieces. We'll talk about how to hone in on the truly interesting idea, how to get more out of the reporting process and how to turn the raw materials of research and interviews into polished, engaging prose. Admission by application only, available from vvc1@stanford.edu. Deadline December 4.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
DESINST 270: Visual Design Fundamentals
Introduction to the principles, tools, and techniques of visual design and visual communication. Students learn the fundamentals of line, shape, color, composition, and type and use these basic building blocks to communicate with clarity, emotion, and meaning. Four successive design projects introduce new principles and techniques each week. Projects focus on the digital realm of mobile phones, tablets, websites, and other screen-based interfaces. Students get hands-on experience with both vector and bitmap software packages. No prior experience required. Accepting 24 students. Graduate and undergraduate students encouraged to apply. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Application required, see
dschool.stanford.edu/classes for more information.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Baggeroer, D. (PI)
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Tompkins, H. (PI)
EARTHSYS 177C: Specialized Writing and Reporting: Environmental and Food System Journalism (COMM 177C, COMM 277C, EARTHSYS 277C)
Advanced reporting and writing course in the specific practices and standards of food journalism. This course begins with the assumption that students are familiar with the basics of reporting and research in journalism. We'll take those skills and apply them to the wide territory of food journalism, from farmer's markets to food waste, from travel and cultural writing to stories about agriculture and climate change. We will read a range of the best food journalism and students will be charged with writing both long form narrative essays and short magazine style pieces. We'll talk about how to hone in on the truly interesting idea, how to get more out of the reporting process and how to turn the raw materials of research and interviews into polished, engaging prose. Admission by application only, available from vvc1@stanford.edu. Deadline December 4.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4-5
EARTHSYS 277C: Specialized Writing and Reporting: Environmental and Food System Journalism (COMM 177C, COMM 277C, EARTHSYS 177C)
Advanced reporting and writing course in the specific practices and standards of food journalism. This course begins with the assumption that students are familiar with the basics of reporting and research in journalism. We'll take those skills and apply them to the wide territory of food journalism, from farmer's markets to food waste, from travel and cultural writing to stories about agriculture and climate change. We will read a range of the best food journalism and students will be charged with writing both long form narrative essays and short magazine style pieces. We'll talk about how to hone in on the truly interesting idea, how to get more out of the reporting process and how to turn the raw materials of research and interviews into polished, engaging prose. Admission by application only, available from vvc1@stanford.edu. Deadline December 4.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4-5
EARTHSYS 291: Concepts in Environmental Communication (EARTHSYS 191)
Introduction to the history, development, and current state of communication of environmental science and policy to non-specialist audiences. Includes fundamental principles, core competencies, and major challenges of effective environmental communication in the public and policy realms and an overview of the current scope of research and practice in environmental communication. Intended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates, with a background in environmental science and/or policy studies. Prerequisite: Earth Systems core (
EarthSys 111 and
EarthSys 112) or equivalent. (Meets Earth Systems WIM requirement.)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
EARTHSYS 292: Multimedia Environmental Communication
Introductory theory and practice of effective, accurate and engaging use of photography and web video production in communicating environmental science and policy concepts to the public. Emphasis on fundamental technique and process more than gear. Includes group project work, instructor and peer critiquing of work, and substantial out-of-class project work. Limited class size, preference to Earth Systems Master's students. No previous photography or video experience necessary.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Cunningham, S. (PI)
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Delaney, D. (TA)
EFSLANG 683P: Workshop in Pronunciation for International Students
(1-2 units). Provides support in the development of clear, comprehensible English pronunciation. Includes attention to individual sounds as well as stress, rhythm, and intonation. Students taking the course for 3 units will have additional individual assignments and a 30-minute tutorial each week. Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 1-2
Instructors:
Broeder, M. (PI)
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