Improv for Science Communication

Have you been inspired by all the creative, dynamic presentations at the Grad Thesis SLAM? Join us the very next day for a workshop to build and refine your own research communication skills! The workshop will be facilitated by Gwendolyn Bogard, Senior Government Relations Officer at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), who is also one of the expert judges for this year's Grad Thesis SLAM competition. Gwendolyn regularly offers this same training for AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellows and CASE Workshop participants. ABOUT THE WORKSHOPIn improv comedy, performers make up characters and scenes on the spot, but you don't have to be a comedian (or even a fan of public speaking) to benefit from an improviser's toolkit. In this interactive workshop, you'll jump into low-pressure activities that connect improv techniques to science communication. You'll practice developing authentic human connections, building confidence thinking on your feet, collaborating with teammates to tell stories, and tapping into your creativity - come ready to laugh and try something new!ABOUT GWENDOLYN BOGARDGwendolyn Bogard is the Senior Government Relations Officer at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), where she works at the intersection of science communication and policy. She also teaches improv and performs with The Hypothesis, a science-themed ensemble at Washington Improv Theater. Drawing on her performance experience, Gwendolyn delivers trainings for STEMM students and professionals to help them hone communication and consensus-building skills.HOW TO PARTICIPATE This in-person workshop will be held in the Rodman Room of Thornton Hall (Room A238).REGISTER HERE