Science Communication
Professional Writing Minor
This program is an apprenticeship in the career-oriented practice of professional writing, where students learn to
analyze scientific topics and creatively communicate them to public audiences.
This program is an apprenticeship in the career-oriented practice of professional writing, where students learn to
analyze scientific topics and creatively communicate them to public audiences.
Timeline
After Acceptance
Summer
Preparation
Spring
Winter
Fall
Timeline
Preparation
Summer
Spring
Winter
Fall
Scientific Communication for the Public
Students complete a science communication internship during the Spring quarter of the minor
During Junior or Senior Year
Internship
Students complete a science communication internship during the Spring quarter of the minor
After Acceptance
Internship
Capstone Project
Any upper-division writing course offers excellent preparation for the minor. However, students have found the highlighted courses to be particularly helpful.
Non-Writing Program courses are available with approval from Professor Amanda Stansell (astansell@ucsb.edu)
Prerequisite Courses
Multimedia Writing
Science Writing for the Public
Writing about Sustainability
Journalistic and News Writing
Creative Nonfiction
WRIT 105M
WRIT 107J
WRIT 105S
WRIT 107J
WRIT 105C
Example Application Portfolios
Example Application Portfolios
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Applications open June 6, 2025 and close October 17, 2025
Applications open June 6, 2025 and close October 17, 2025
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Past Internships
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Any upper-division writing course offers excellent preparation for the minor. However, students have found the highlighted courses to be particularly helpful.
Writ 105M: Multimedia Writing)
Writ 107J: Science Writing for the Public
Writ 105S: Writing about Sustainability
Writ 107J: Journalistic and News Writing
Writ 105C: Creative Nonfiction Writing
Non-Writing Program courses are available with approval from Professor Amanda Stansell (astansell@ucsb.edu)
Undergraduate Advising for the Writing Program
Chloe Kimble
Academic Advisor
cbk@ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-7488
https://writing.ucsb.edu/
wpinfo@writing.ucsb.edu/
cbk@ucsb.edu
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9am - 12pm and 1pm -
Office Location
South Hall 3432
UCSB Writing Program
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Amanda Stansell
SciComm Track Co-Director and Lecturer
astansell@writing.ucsb.edu
Undergraduate Advising for the Writing Program
Chloe Kimble
Academic Advisor
cbk@ucsb.edu
UCSB Writing Program
Phone: 805-893-7488
https://writing.ucsb.edu/wpinfo@writing.ucsb.edu/
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9am - 12pm and 1 - 4pm
Office Location
South Hall 3432