Writing Better Scientific Papers

• Matteo Rini (APS)

About the seminar: Scientists have a responsibility to share the meaning and implications of their work, but receive little training in communication, and often feel unprepared to communicate with the public, the media, public officers and others outside their own field. In this seminar, I will present a structured approach to writing a scientific paper, focusing on the preparation of a high-impact paper in physics. I will also share some general thoughts on science communication drawn from my experience as a writer, editor, press officer and scientific consultant to policy makers. About the Speaker: Matteo Rini holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Pavia) and a Ph.D. in Physics (Humboldt University of Berlin). He has worked as a scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and other industrial and academic institutions. His research focused on using ultrafast laser and x-ray techniques to probe ultrafast processes in liquids [Rini et al. Science 301, 349 (2003)] and solids [Rini et al. Nature 449, 72 (2007)]. He later turned to broader issues of science policy, diplomacy and communication, serving as a Policy Officer for the Research and the Climate-Change Directorates of the European Commission. In 2012 Matteo joined the American Physical Society (APS), where he is now the Editor of Physics Magazine.