Initiatives

The Program in Writing and Rhetoric supports several writing initiatives at Stanford.
PWR Initiatives
The Stanford Writing Specialist program locates lecturers from the Program in Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) in a range of departments and programs to support undergraduate writing and the teaching of writing at Stanford.
The Notation in Science Communication (NSC) provides undergraduates with a new opportunity to develop their ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
PWR developed this free online course aimed at helping students learn a range of important elements of writing.
Ten members of Stanford's faculty in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering discuss the importance of communication in their disciplines and why writing matters to them.
Stanford undergraduate students in engineering, the humanities, mathematics, and the natural sciences talk about the importance of communication in their disciplines, and how their PWR experiences played a role in why writing matters to them.
The Stanford Storytelling Project is an arts program at Stanford University that explores how we live in and through stories.
The Voices of Champions project showcases Stanford scholar-athlete writers and artists.