MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at ComSciCon–ATL 2025 at Emory University, 22 February 2025
MDPI is excited to collaborate with the ComSciCon to host an exclusive author workshop aimed at empowering researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for successful academic publishing. This workshop will delve into the key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing framework, offering an in-depth exploration of journal selection, the editorial workflow, and the essentials of publication ethics. Participants will also gain practical advice on improving scientific writing and effectively addressing reviewer comments, with guidance from experienced professionals in the field. This session promises to equip attendees with valuable skills to elevate their publishing journey.
Date: 22 February 2025
Time: 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Venue: Lecture room 230, 1462 Clifton Road NE, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQBVLG5
Schedule:
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Speakers |
Program and Content |
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Ms. Sofia Zelko |
Introdution to MDPI |
4:30 PM–4:35 PM |
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How to write a research article and Q/A |
4:35 PM–5:00 PM |
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Getting your work published and Q/A |
5:00 PM–5:30 PM |
Speaker:
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Ms. Sofia Zelko Ms. Sofia Zelko graduated from Carleton University, Canada, with a combined honours B.Sc. in neuroscience and biology with a minor in German; she followed that with an M.Sc. in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Toronto, Canada. Motivated by her passion for science and communication, Sofia joined MDPI as an Assistant Editor for the journals IJMS and Inventions and is now a Journal Relations Specialist at MDPI helping to connect authors and scholars to greater publishing opportunities. |
Organizers:
ComSciCon is a series of workshops designed to empower graduate students to better communicate science across multiple disciplines and to the general public. The workshops emphasize training in different science communication media, including writing, presentations, and multimedia, through a combination of interactive discussions with professional communicators and hands-on practice sessions. Conference attendees also have the opportunity to network with current and future leaders in science communication. The conference is organized by graduate students for graduate students in the southeast area.
A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms and across all disciplines.