MSU’s eight colleges are holding informational sessions on Oct. 3 and 4 for faculty interested in learning more about writing for the commentary and analysis website, The Conversation (www.theconversation.com).

By engaging with The Conversation, faculty can contribute articles on topics grounded in academic expertise. The website includes sections on arts and culture, economy and business, education, environment and energy, ethics and religion, health and medicine, politics and society, as well as science and technology. All content is published under a Creative Commons license, which means the website is not only free for anyone to read, but also may be freely republished by media outlets nationally and internationally. A representative from The Conversation will discuss the writing process and benefits of writing for the website. Please contact Harriet Laird in the Office of Public Affairs with any questions at hlaird@opa.msstate.edu or 325-7460.