Convergence

On April 26th, 2013, members of Poetry for Scientists faced arguably the most difficult facet of our club: that particular vulnerability in poetry which springs up from reading one's work aloud, in a quiet yet crowded room where most faces may or may not be the faces of strangers. A Tendency to Oscillate, Poetry for Scientists' first event, was by all accounts a success. We had a fantastic turnout (thank you so much everyone who attended and supported our event), and while many among us were intimidated by the prospect of exposing our passions and carefully chosen words, everyone's pieces were fantastic. They truly embodied the spirit we've aimed for in their educational, scientific value and the juxtaposition of this factual aspect with the very real, and very poignant human voice that is so often lost in traditional textbooks and research papers.

Poetry for Scientists has grown quickly from an idea to a fully functioning, supportive, creative, and intellectual space that is safe for both creation and education. We are so proud of one another, and so grateful to every person who has taken the time to hear our work, read our zine, or check out this blog. It has been an incredible semester, our very first semester, and we look excitedly forward to the next, where we hope to expand our work, our membership, and our passions.

Thank you,

Erika Refsland