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  • Sci-prov: The Workshop – Stage Presence

    Sci-prov: The Workshop – Stage Presence

    Better science communication through improv.. These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Stage Presence – This workshop focuses on feeling comfortable on the stage including speaking, physical presence, and with technology. RSVP required.
    CONTACT: 316-4390, frlong@wisc.edu
    URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sci-prov-the-workshops-stage-presence-tickets-1988354302243?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

  • Sci-prov: The Workshop – Listening & Empathy

    Sci-prov: The Workshop – Listening & Empathy

    Better science communication through improv.. These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Listening & Empathy – This workshop focuses on absorbing information from colleagues and listening for understanding. RSVP required.
    CONTACT: 316-4390, frlong@wisc.edu
    URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sci-prov-the-workshops-listening-empathy-tickets-1988354240057?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

  • Sci-prov: The Workshop – Message Crafting

    Sci-prov: The Workshop – Message Crafting

    Better science communication through improv.. These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Message crafting – this workshop focuses on individuals practicing the delivery of their own messages. RSVP required.
    CONTACT: 316-4390, frlong@wisc.edu
    URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sci-prov-the-workshops-message-crafting-tickets-1980209180966?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

  • Sci-prov

    Sci-prov

    Science Meets Improv Comedy

    Join the Illuminating Discovery Hub and Amalgam Improv for an evening fusing science and spontaneous improv comedy like no other at Sci-Prov!

    Sci-prov combines science and improv in creative, funny, and never before seen ways. Scientists will present their work in short, digestible presentations followed by brief Q&A, all of which can become fodder for the improv scenes. The improv scenes are created on the fly & unique to each show.

    Light refreshments and cash bar available. Tickets are free and registration is requested to ensure adequate seating.

    Parking: The closest parking ramps to the Discovery building are Lot 80 (Union South), lot 20 (Medical Science Center), and Lot 17 (Engineering/Camp Randall). Additional surface lots are also available. Please see the campus parking and transportation map for complete options.

    Bus: The closest bus stop westbound is University & North Orchard (A, C, D, F, J, O, R), and eastbound is Campus at Babcock (A, C, F J, R). Free campus route 80 also stops at University & North Orchard

    We value inclusion and access for all participants. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations to enhance your participation experience, please email idhub@wid.wisc.edu no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.