Universities and Community Groups
Dr. Padma Venkatraman has been invited as a guest lecturer for university classes on young adult literature, creative writing, and library science. She teaches a course on scientific writing and is happy to
- talk to adults and young adults about writing
- Conduct writing workshops
She can combine a reading from Double Stars: The Story of Caroline Herschel with
- a talk on careers in ocean sciences (or science in general)
- preparing for college
- women and minority role models in the sciences
- A quiz that helps students learn about multicultural contributions to the sciences
Dr. Venkatraman has instructed graduate courses and has been invited to present workshops for faculty and professionals. Workshops on
- Technical writing
- Scientific writing
- Writing good abstracts
- Writing a scientific paper
- Applying to graduate school
- Creative writing techniques
- Diversity in recruitment
May be arranged directly with the author, using the contact form.
Readings from her books may also serve as a starting point for discussions on
- Freedom
- peace
- nonviolence
- World War II
- Judaism in India
- Hinduism and Buddhism
- Yoga and breathing techniques and
- Meditative writing
Padma Venkatraman began to learn yoga at the age of seven, from Shri. T. Krishnamacharya, father of Shri. Desikachari - founder of the Yoga Mandiram.
More details on presentations
- Parents and Teachers
- Booksellers and Librarians
- Media Personnel
- Universities and Other Groups
- Older Audiences
- Children's Books