Summer Skills Series 2026

This hands-on workshop series will introduce and reinforce scientific reading, writing, and illustration. The level will be appropriate for all scientists (undergrad, grad, and beyond), but particularly well-suited for those preparing to write a thesis, dissertation, or a peer-reviewed paper.

Register

Students who are in the labs of Dr. Cori Cahoon and Dr. Erin Osborne Nishimura will already be registered. We will have about 10 – 12 additional spaces. To secure your spot, please register here:

Schedule

Day/TimeLocationTopicNotes
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, 1pm – 3pm AZ E210Scientific Reading SkillsBring a laptop
Tuesday, June 23rd, 1pm – 3pm AZ E210Scientific Figure MakingBring a laptop; Optional – have Adobe Illustrator installed
Tuesday, June 30th, 1pm – 3pm AZ E210Scientific WritingBring a laptop

Instructors

Dr. Cori Cahoon & Dr. Erin Osborne Nishimura

Content

June 16, 2026: Reading

June 23, 2026: Scientific Figures

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June 30, 2026: Writing

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