To many science and engineering students, the task of writing may seem irrelevant to their future professional careers. At MIT, however, students discover that writing about their technical work is important not only in solving real-world problems but also in developing their professional identities. MIT puts into practice the belief that "engineers who don't write well end up working for engin…
"This revised and updated collection of essays on climate change incorporates the latest scientific research and policy initiatives on the subject. It describes recent major legislative actions, analyzes alternative regulatory tools (including new uses of taxes and markets), offers increased coverage of China and other developing nations, discusses the role of social media in communicating abou…
"This book is a personal, practical, and inspirational guide for scientists and other technically trained professionals who seek to be more effective and empathetic in their writings for professional and nontechnical audiences"--OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
"Focused on engaging with and communicating to audiences outside the STS academy through the "making and doing" movement"--OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
To many science and engineering students, the task of writing may seem irrelevant to their future professional careers. At MIT, however, students discover that writing about their technical work is important not only in solving real-world problems but also in developing their professional identities. MIT puts into practice the belief that "engineers who don't write well end up working for engin…