Mission of Columbia Science Review (CSR)

• Elevate knowledge and awareness of science and technology in the Columbia community.
• Encourage public scientific literacy in Columbia.
• Promote student activities in science.
• Present an open platform for students to publish their opinions, thoughts, and insights on topics in scientific research.
• Contribute to the general public by promoting scientific literacy in Columbia.

History & Vision

The idea of Columbia Science Review (CSR) formed in the summer of 2003, in a Yahoo group by Daniel Tannenbaum and Nan Ma, the founding Editor-in-Chiefs of CSR. Their junior and senior years were devoted to form CSR under the cause of enhancing the public knowledge of science and technology in Columbia community.

In spring 2004, the first issue of Columbia Science Review was printed into hard copies. Also, from spring 2004, CSR has been recognized by Columbia University as an official student group (advised by Columbia University Student Development and Activities and listed under Activities Board at Columbia recognized groups).

As of fall 2006, students from Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Barnard College, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and Graduate School of Journalism participates in CSR. The Columbia Science Review is archived in Low Memorial Library.

CSR will strive its best to elevate knowledge and awareness of science and technology in the Columbia community. This summarized vision is the spirit of any activities that are initiated and sustained by CSR.

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Approach

When CSR was founded, many science groups existed in Columbia. but no science publications that can bring science and general public closer. Therefore, CSR has focused on founding a scientific publication created and read by Columbia community. Due to subject nature of scientific writing (that general public feels uncomfortable reading scientific articles full of jargons and technicalities), CSR projected two different types of science publications :

1. Publication featuring articles written in easy English for broader audiences.
2. Publication featuring articles written in scholarly research article format.

From spring 2004, CSR has published the Columbia Science Review featuring scientific articles written, reviewed and edited by Columbia students. Printed Columbia Science Review is distributed to current Columbia students, faculty members and prospective students. The Columbia Science Review has been featuring articles ranging from easy-to-read reviews on scientific topics to student research articles written in scholarly format.

Upon successful publications of the Columbia Science Review, CSR launched the Journal of Columbia Science Review to complement the Columbia Science Review. The Journal of CSR will serve as the publication of type 2, for the students willing to publicize their research activities and scientific insights written for the potential scientists looking forward to research opportunities in science and technology.

CSR also offers cross-referenced publishing opportunity for students: two articles published, one in the Columbia Science Review for broader readership and the other in the Journal of CSR in scholarly journal styles with unabridged scientific details. For more information on the publications, please visit [Publications] webpage and read the guidelines.

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Organization

The organizational structure of Columbia Science Review is modular: there are boards, committees and task forces.

The Executive Board of CSR is comprised of representatives of all boards, committees and task forces in CSR. Executive board members steer the organization as a whole. The Executive Board has two committees: Committee of Finance and Management, and Committee of Public Relations.

• The Committee of Finance and Management ensures CSR events and activities to take place in accordance to Columbia University regulations and requirements.
• The Committee of Public Relations promote the public awareness of CSR and its upcoming events.

The Editorial Board of the Columbia Science Review publishes the Columbia Science Review, a peer-reviewed full-color science publication featuring articles that are written for Columbia community members of any academic background. There are three boards in the Editorial Board of the Columbia Science Review: Board of Editors, Board of Reviewers, and Board of Layout and Graphical Artists.

• The Board of Editors enhances the readability of the articles in the Columbia Science Review so that it can be easily read by general public. The Editors of the Columbia Science Review comprises the Board.
• The Board of Reviewers ensures the scientific integrity of the articles so that the article contents are presented accurately. The Reviewers of the Columbia Science Review comprises the Board.
• The Board of Layout and Graphical Artists presents the articles in clear and visually appealing manner. The Layout Designers, the Photographer, and the Graphical Advisers comprises the Board.

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Columbia Science Review will publish the Journal of Columbia Science Review, a peer-reviewed full-color online science journal featuring articles written by students pursuing professional career in science field. There are three types of editorial positions in the Editorial Board of the Journal of Columbia Science Review: Editors, Reviewers, and Layout Designers.

• Editors manage the editorial process and makes editorial decisions on the articles submitted to the Journal.
• Reviewers critically analyze submitted articles to ensure highest possible level of academic integrity and scientific rigor.
• Layout Designers create digital print format of the Journal to be published online.

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Student Members of Columbia Science Review

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Faculty Advisory Board

The Faculty Advisory Board of Columbia Science Review is comprised of Columbia faculty members affiliated with various institutions and departments.

Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics Prof. Chris H. Wiggins Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics Prof. David J. Helfand Prof. James H. Applegate Department of Biological Sciences Prof. Darcy B. Kelley Prof. Liang Tong Prof. Robert E. Pollack Department of Biomedical Engineering Prof. Van C. Mow Prof. Alvin Wald Prof. Helen H. Lu Prof. Samuel K. Sia Department of Chemistry Prof. Laura J. Kaufman Department of Computer Science Prof. Adam Cannon Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Prof. Nicholas Christie-Blick Prof. Steven L. Goldstein Department of Psychology Prof. Joy Hirsch Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Dr. Jack McGourty Graduate School of Journalism Prof. Jonathan Weiner

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Sponsors & Support

As an official student group in Columbia University, Columbia Science Review is supported by all Columbia students and approved by all departments and institutions in Columbia University.

Additionally, the following sponsors provided immense help and contribution to Columbia Science Review.

• Columbia University Student Development and Activities
• Columbia University Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• Activities Board at Columbia
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURF), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Columbia University.

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Former Staff Members of Columbia Science Review

Daniel I. Tannenbaum		Founding Editor-in-Chief, spring 2004-spring 2005
Nan Ma		Founding Editor-in-Chief, spring 2004-spring 2005
Hila E. Katz		Senior Editor, spring 2004-spring 2005
Lilian Y. Hsu		Senior Editor, spring 2004
Alisa I. Nakamine		Layout Designer, spring 2004-fall 2005 Vice President, fall 2005
Tian Zhang		Content Editor, spring 2004-spring 2005
Matthew S. Berry		Senior Editor, spring 2005 Editor-in-Chief, fall 2005
Stephan Kadauke		Content Editor, spring 2005
Gabriel S. Morris		Secretary, fall 2005

If you are missing in the list, please contact csr-exec@columbia.edu.