Develop a clear storytelling spine with Melissa McGee that connects verbal, visual, and written science communication across contexts and audiences.
When
Where
Join us for the fourth CAMBIUM-Lovejoy Professional Development Session of the spring semester on May 6th from 1:30-3:00PM at ENR2 S215!
This semester our workshop 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.
Storytelling & Celebration
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify a clear storytelling spine that connects their verbal, visual, and written science communication across contexts and audiences.
- Clarify their communicative purpose and audience, including what they want an audience to remember, understand, or do after engaging with their work.
- Strengthen their voice as a trustworthy scientific communicator by making intentional framing, positioning, and interpretive choices — without compromising rigor or objectivity.
Meet The Expert
Melissa McGee, PhD, MPH is the Program Coordinator for Professional Development and Alumni Outreach at the University of Arizona Graduate College, where she designs and facilitates programs and partnerships that support core professional competency development for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
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.