Success

The second Poetry for Scientists meeting went well--each member shared their ideas and interests, themes they wish to explore, and received feedback from everyone else.

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 Perhaps the most striking, beautiful aspect of this was that, no matter the subject matter, each idea exemplified an intersection of different sciences, creative mediums, and personal experience. Furthermore, every member made valuable contributions to the exploration of each topic.

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Every member discussed some idea or subject that interests them, and that they would like to explore through creative writing. Topics included simulation theory; adaptive plants as metaphor for attachment theory; the complex relationship between society and mathematics; the tension between fishers, the environmental impact of fishing, and culture; mathematical convergence as metaphor; the mind-body theory in poetic form;  IVF and its ethical and social implications; climate and society; the separation of implication and cause in psychology (feelings versus numbers); different types of infinity, as well as some fiction work.

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This extremely diverse and intriguing range of topics demonstrates perfectly what PFS strives to be: a place where seemingly distinct fields of study intersect, expand, and impact one another in a way that fosters deeper understanding, broader worldview, and a greater appreciation for other fields.

Creative writers and members who have focused in literary studies also provide expansive insight into how to explore these topics in a way that is accessible, clear, and engaging.

Conclusions:

• There will be NO MEETING Monday, February 18 because of President's Day
• All members are encouraged to email their bios and a description of their theme/project/interests to kmccobb@mills.edu. These will be posted on a page here.
• This club was an EXCELLENT idea. 

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