June 20, 2017
Sign up to the FREE Webinar “Funding Hacks for Researchers” on 29 June, 1 pm UTC/ 9 am EDT/ 3 pm CEST to gain career-defining grantsmanship knowledge. Continue reading FREE WEBINAR: Funding Hacks for Researchers on 29 June
Science Essay-2017: Announcing the Competition Results
June 15, 2017
We are happy to announce the winners of the Science Essay Competition 2017 ‘SCIENCE: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE’ initiated by the Russian Writing Centers Consortium and carried out with the support of the English Language Office, US Department of State. Continue reading Science Essay-2017: Announcing the Competition Results
“How to Write an Abstract”?
June 7, 2017
Workshop on “How to Write an Abstract” was held on 2 June, 2017 by Dr. Robert Cote, and was attended by a number of NUST MISiS researchers and engineers. Continue reading “How to Write an Abstract”?
This Is How Writing Can Make You a Broad-Minded Person
June 5, 2017
Writing may sound like a boring task, reminiscent of your school days, however, many people would benefit from spending some time as a wordsmith on a daily basis. It helps with mental and emotional health; helps wake up your brain, and can even make you a broader minded. The following points show how writing can open your mind. Continue reading This Is How Writing Can Make You a Broad-Minded Person
International Seminar Scientific Publication: Where, Why, How (May 24-26, 2017)
May 24, 2017
The Russian Academy of Sciences and The Russian Foundation for Basic Research, in cooperation with the Embassies of the United States of America, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, will present a conference on “Scientific Publication: Where, Why, and How” at the Academy’s headquarters in Moscow May 25-26. On behalf of the organizing committee, we would be honored to have you attend this conference.
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Writing Better Won’t Cure Your Academic Woes
May 22, 2017
It’s a truism that those of us who devote our careers to academe do so out of “love for knowledge” — producing it, advancing it, passing it on. But, in the trenches of academic life, juggling endless professional and personal commitments, love usually isn’t enough to get articles and book manuscripts written and grant proposals submitted.
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10 tips to proofread your written work
May 16, 2017
Proofreading is the last step of revising a written document to locate mistakes in grammar, vocabulary, formatting and structure before the final version is released. Continue reading 10 tips to proofread your written work
NUST MISIS Launches First English Language Pre-Master`s Degree Courses on edX
May, 15
NUST MISIS launched two online courses on edX — one of the world`s leading educational online platforms, created on the initiative of MIT and Harvard. The courses, on materials science and mathematics, have been specially designed for edX by leading scientists working at NUST MISIS. Users of the global platform will not only have a unique opportunity to take the course, but also to take an exam and receive a certificate, which will be considered during admission to NUST MISIS master`s degree program. Continue reading NUST MISIS Launches First English Language Pre-Master`s Degree Courses on edX
An Editor’s Science Writing Cheat Sheet
May 8, 2017
The secret to being a good science writer is thinking like a reader.
Are you thinking about joining our science writing competition but not sure where to start? Well, I’m not on the judging panel and cannot speak on their behalf, but here are some tips I’ve found to be useful as an editor of a science news portal and more importantly, as a reader.
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Interactive Seminar “Public Speaking: Science or Art?” on April 29th, 2017
May 10, 2017
On April 29th, 2017, AWUC organized a seminar on “Public Speaking: Science or Art?” delivered by Alexey Pronushin, Director of the company “Public Man”. Continue reading Interactive Seminar “Public Speaking: Science or Art?” on April 29th, 2017