Intro 

Writing a thesis can be hard work! The Hanson Center for Communication, Engineering Library, and Sciences Library are here to help. Join our Engineering & Sciences Writing Camp which will bring together a community of graduate students to write, eat, and learn together. We will provide some structure, inspiration, and support to help you excel in your thesis writing throughout the summer. This 8 week program will run June 2nd through July 23rd, each Tuesday through Thursday from Noon to 4 p.m.

 

Registration and Cost 

Engineering & Sciences Writing Camp is FREE! We do ask that participants register so we can plan food and activities.

Registration closes Friday, May 15th.

Sign up through the Engineering & Sciences Writing Camp Interest form to be on an email list to receive weekly updates throughout the summer about programing. We are not requiring registration for every session; it’s come as you are able and to give us a sense of how much food to order.  

 

Audience 

Engineering & Sciences Writing Camp is made for current engineering and sciences graduate students (MS and PhD) in any stage of writing their thesis or dissertation. 

 

Format 

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in person programming from Noon to 4 p.m. 

Tuesday programming will have a lunch and learn from 12 – 1 with topics ranging from building healthy writing habits, creating citations, and so much more. See more below. 

Attendees to Thursday programming will have access to 15-minute individual coaching meetings with HCC staff. Writing tutors and librarians will be available every day.

 

Where and When 

Engineering & Sciences Writing Camp will run for 8 weeks in the Seamans Center, starting June 2nd and ending July 23rd between Noon and 4 p.m.. 

We understand that people have plans over the summer. If you are registered, please attend programming when you are in town. 

 

Example Weekly Schedule (Subject to change)

Tuesday  12:00 Lunch & Learn Workshop
1:00 Group Discussion/Goals for the Week
1:30 Write
2:45 Break
3:00 Write
Wednesday  12:00 Write
1:30 Snack Break
2:00 Write 
Thursday  12:00 Write
1:30 Snack Break
2:00 Write
15-minute Individual Coaching Meeting staggered throughout the day 

 

Workshop Schedule

Check in later for a full schedule of offered workshops. Those registered before April 15th will have an opportunity to provide input on workshop topics.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak in advance at lib-engineering@uiowa.edu.