Upcoming Workshops in Data Storytelling and Science communication
We offer public workshops in science communication including data storytelling workshops, elevator pitch workshops, and research origin storytelling workshops. We also offer periodic sessions on grant writing and social media outreach. Our goal is to train researchers to explain science in compelling and meaningful ways to a broad range of audiences. Find out more about our previous and upcoming workshops below.
**New workshops will be announced soon for Spring and Summer of 2025.
Previous workshops archive
Podcasting for scientists
Fridays September 13 - October 4 @ 1:00 PM -3;00 pm Eastern Time
This four week class (8 hours class time) is an intensive dive into the world of science podcasting and how to use it as a tool to communicate research. In the class, you'll get step by step instruction on how to record and edit audio using industry standard software and recording devices. You'll also receive instruction on how to make your podcast engaging and ways to distribute your episodes to a broader audience. By the end of the four weeks, you will have produced a short podcast episode on a scientific topic of your choice, and you'll walk away with concrete tools for creating podcasts in the future. Enrollment includes 1 hour of one-on-one support outside of classtime to help you complete your audio project. The class is taught be experienced radio and podcast producer, Lisa Cantrell.
COST: Tiered pricing between $325 - $620
Science Communication 2-Day Bootcamp (Virtual)
October 8 & 9 @ 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT
This is a two-day virtual bootcamp (October 8 & 9) is intended for students, post-docs, faculty, and researchers working both in academia and industry. On Day 1 of the bootcamp, you will learn the basics to data storytelling-- how to talk about you research in a compelling and clear way. On Day 2 we will train you in how to tell your own Research Origin Story-- how to brand yourself as a researcher and share a memorable and authentic story about your origins in science. During the optional small group coaching sessions, we will provide specific and indivualized feedback on presentations to further support individuals who may be preparing for a conference, job talk, or speaking engagement. Detailed information on each day's training is below the enrollment buttons.
COST: Tiered pricing between $215 - $475
So you want to be a science communicator?
FREE WEBINAR - August 14 @ 6 PM Et / 3 PM Pt
Join us for this free one-hour panel discussion on the field of science journalism and storytelling. We'll talk about how to break into the sci-comm field if you are entering from academia or industry, and we'll ask our panelists for insight into what makes a good science story. Our speakers include Wendy Zukerman of Science Vs, Kevin McLean of Science Magazine, and Jon Brooks formerly of KQED Science.
Bridging the Science-Public Gap: Creating Elevator Pitches and Social Media Engagement
March 22 @ 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET (note your timezone)
This half-day virtual workshop (3.5 hours) is intended for students, post-docs, faculty, and researchers working both in academia and industry. The workshop is intended to give scientists tools to engage the public with their research. We know that having a memorable and compelling "elevator pitch" is important; yet most of us struggle to do it well. When it comes to sharing about our research, we find ourselves using too much jargon, giving too much detail for our audience, and not giving enough memorable examples to really compel the listener. In the first session, we will teach you how to develop a focused, clear, compelling, and memorable elevator pitch (and you'll walk away with a strategy for creating new elevator pitches in the future). In the second session of the workshop, renowned science communicator Dr. David Shiffman will share insider secrets to using social media as a platform to talk about your research (and why everyone should be doing it!) Read below for more details on each session and about the workshop instructors.
COST: Tiered pricing between$150-$250
Science Communication 2-Day Bootcamp (Virtual)
January 22 & 23 @ 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT
This is a two-day virtual bootcamp (January 22 and 23) with optional small group coaching sessions (offered on January 29 and 30). The bootcamp is intended for students, post-docs, faculty, and researchers working both in academia and industry. On Day 1 of the bootcamp, you will learn the basics to data storytelling-- how to talk about you research in a compelling and clear way. On Day 2 we will train you in how to tell your own Research Origin Story-- how to brand yourself as a researcher and share a memorable and authentic story about your origins in science. During the optional small group coaching sessions, we will provide specific and indivualized feedback on presentations to further support individuals who may be preparing for a conference, job talk, or speaking engagement. Detailed information on each day's training is below the enrollment buttons.
COST: Tiered pricing between $215 - $475
