Join guests from BIO5 for our first science communication workshop of the semester!
When
Where
Join us for the first CAMBIUM-Lovejoy Professional Development Session of the spring semester on February 11th from 1:30-3:00PM at BIO5 MRB room 102!
This semester, our focus is science communication. We will be joined by expert guests from around the University of Arizona, all of whom play a role in communicating the science generated by the University of Arizona, from data visualizations to funding pitches.
February 11: Pitching Your Core Ideas
In our first session on February 11, participants will...
Practice tools and techniques for communicating your research verbally
Understand why a science communication skillset is important for researchers
Learn how to craft an effective elevator pitch
Practice adapting your research statement to different audiences
Meet The Experts
During this session, Caroline Bartelme (Scientific Storyteller and Communications Manager at the BIO5 Institute) and Kat Kennedy (Sleep Researcher and 2025 BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellow) will share their strategies for communicating science with peers, lay audiences, donors, and more. They will discuss why science communication matters and how one can become a better communicator. After this introduction, a fun, interactive workshop will provide an opportunity for students to craft their elevator pitches and practice pitching their ideas in a supportive environment.
About the CAMBIUM-Lovejoy Professional Development Workshop Series
All are welcome at the CAMBIUM-Lovejoy Professional Development Workshop Series, which occurs typically on the second Wednesday of every month during the academic year.
This monthly workshop series is tailored to STEM graduate students. Each workshop connects participants to services and resources at the university, and provides an opportunity to develop new professional and research skills.
Past attendees have included graduate students ranging in discipline from ecology to science policy to natural history museum science, as well as undergrads, faculty, and university staff.