COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR MATH AND SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS

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Prerequisites: Graduate-level standing. Intend to develop strategic thinking about communication of quantitative information and improve writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills for mathematicians and scientists in a variety of settings (i.e. industrial, managerial, academic, research). Includes a review of “best practices” or guidelines that have been derived from both research and experience. Students will put those guidelines into practice, using a workshop format that will rely heavily on discussion and in-class exercises.