This episode features Fred Cohan, a Professor in the Biology, Environmental Studies, and Integrative Sciences departments, and his student Isaac Thorman ’21, a Neuroscience and Behavior Major and a Chemistry Minor.
In the first half of the episode, we hear Professor Cohan read a segment of Herman Hesse’s Steppenwolf, and talk to him about diversity within species, virology, lecturing, and making connections.
In the second half, Isaac Thorman reads “The Eyes Have It” by Philip K. Dick and we have a conversation about science fiction, learning to enjoy reading, writing scientific research, and crafting stories.
Here's what Isaac had to say about why he nominated Professor Cohan: "Fred is a professor who teaches both science and writing. In our conversations, we often discuss how we can infuse emotion into our scientific writing. He’s a firm believer in creativity and craft."
Thanks to Isaac and Professor Cohan for their appearances on this episode.
The Words of Wesleyan is produced by the Shapiro Center for Writing at Wesleyan University.
Host: Anna Tjeltveit
Creators: Anna Tjeltveit, Amy Bloom, Stephanie Weiner
Theme Music: "Let Me Make It Clear" by Wesleyan Professor of Music Jay Hoggard
