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Paul Sorenson
Ten and a half years ago, Paul Sorenson entered the University of Minnesota as a Freshman. His passion for journalism, especially journalism about science, caused him to embark down pathways leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in scientific and technical communications. Today, Paul Sorenson is the academic advisor to Institute of Technology students in scientific communications, and as an advisor Paul plays an active role in preserving the valuable opportunities that can be discovered as a student.
For five years, from his days as an undergraduate through his passage into graduate studies, Paul worked with the Minnesota Daily and their administration department. He holds his experience with the Daily quite dear, and the fondness he harbors for those days is easily detected as he boasts that twice he helped the Daily move its headquarters in the middle of an academic year. Both times, he accomplished the feat without the Daily missing a single publication.
Specifically, Paul helps students with publication related activities. He leads the production of Inventing Tomorrow, a publication that is eighty percent student written. Paul enjoys the working relationship he has with students. "Students have a lot of creative energy," he says. Paul commends students for writing articles that are often as good, and sometimes better, than articles written by professionals.
Paul's positive influence on the students appears in areas outside the journalistic one. He helps students manage their time more efficiently, and he's there to bolster overall enthusiasm when it is flagging. A gregarious demeanor makes Paul a kindly and approachable person.
