The start of the new semester reminds me of a physics problem. "Student A is already skating on thin ice (assume no friction). If semester hits with velocity x, and student A is traveling at velocity y, at what point will student A either gain momentum or fall flat on her face?"
I'm shooting for the first option.
I will say that its going to be an exciting semester. BioWriting is off to a good start and I expect the same from GeoWriting. I'm actually taking classes again, so that's adding a little intensity - I'm doing selected readings with my adviser and working through Education Research. Also, I have signed up for a mid-semester course, Project Wet, Wild, and Learning Tree. This is exciting and will be lots of fun. I do a lot of outreach activity, so these training sessions will not only give me credit, but will also be a really great resource. I went through Project Wild in Texas, so I expect good things from Wet and Learning Tree.
On the outskirts of my periphery (I wish - everything seems front and center these days) is GTA, which is going strong. We're up to 56 applicants, meaning I will have to tell six hopeful people that they'll have to wait until next year to participate. Yarg. I also need to apply to OSTA - the science coordinator for our local school district wants me to give a presentation on science writing. As a Deadly Ninja of Science Communication, how can I refuse? Exactly - I can't! Plus, I see promoting authentic science and authentic science writing in our school systems as essential to college preparation and development of critical thinking skills.
Well, good deal. I feel a little more centered this morning now that I have that out of my system. Best to get started on the day, although I am hiding out in the Writing Center this morning with the assumption that no one will be coming to my office hours during this first week of classes!
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