The Science Story
Creative Writing for the Scientifically Minded
Event Details
Date
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time
10 a.m.-noon
Location
Orchard View Room (3rd floor), Discovery Building
Description
A Creative Writing Workshop for anyone in STEM. Dr. Julia Nepper and Michelle Wildgen lead this writing workshop for STEM students/postdocs and scientifically minded community members, using creative writing to reflect on your life and work in science. We discuss why writing can be useful professionally and personally, explore elements of storytelling like characterization, arc, and voice. All levels of writing experience are welcome! Come ready to write, listen, and share (if you wish).
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email jnepper@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Reasonable effort will be made to support your request.