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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

Free workshop! Better science communication through improv. This fall workshop will focus on message crafting!Workshop Topic: Message CraftingThis workshop focuses on individuals practicing the delivery of their own messages. Activities focus on refining their messages without jargon, varying timelengths, enhancing stories with emotion, and pivoting when needed.This workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building.Space is limited - RSVP required!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. In research and industry alike, ideas often need to be shared in [...]

FREE WORKSHOP! Better science communication through improv. This workshop will focus on listening and empathy!Workshop Topic: Listening + EmpathyThis workshop focuses on absorbing information from colleagues and listening for understanding. Activities focus on listening to partners beyond words and distilling messages to core values and beliefs for building bridges with collaborators and the public.emotion, and pivoting when needed.This workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building.Space is limited - RSVP required!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. In [...]

Where Science Meets Improv Comedy! Learn, laugh, improv.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.We value inclusion and access for all participants. If [...]