Greetings,

While most courses that students take at FHL are more traditional science disciplines (biology, oceanography, etc.), one regular offering for undergraduates is the interdisciplinary Science Writing for Diverse Audiences. Graduation requirements for UW Marine Biology majors, as well as other campus science majors, include students taking at least one class in scientific writing, which is an integral part of training for many different career paths. Holly Shelton has now taught this course for us four times; below she describes how she modified the tone and lessons to accommodate pandemic circumstances, including teaching once entirely online. Even in that very difficult mode, she managed to keep her students engaged with the class and connected to each other: no mean feat with all on Zoom! They all emerge from her classes with broader perspectives on life and on science communication, and certainly as better writers. The world needs more dedicated teachers like Holly, who continually inspire and guide their students even in the most challenging of times.

Best,

Dr. Megan Dethier

FHL Director