You know your research. Now practice how to share it.
Five live, interactive workshops where scientists build practical communication skills through realistic scenarios, guided practice, and feedback.
Five live sessions
$99 full series
BeginsOctober 15
Registration is open
The next series begins October 15
Build your science communication skills over five weeks with live interactive training sessions including optional working time to start putting your ideas into motion.
Meets Thursdays, October 15 - November 12
12–2 p.m. PT
3–5 p.m. ET
The last 30 minutes of each session is optional working time.
$99 includes all five workshops. Space is limited to preserve meaningful practice and feedback.
Is this series for you?
Build a foundation or refresh your skills
This series is designed for scientists, researchers, and graduate students who are building their science communication skills or want a refresher on the fundamentals.
- You want practical ways to shape messages, stories, presentations, visuals, and activities.
- You want to practice with realistic scenarios and begin applying the ideas to your own work.
- You have had some experience communicating science but little structured training or feedback.
What you'll practice
Five workshops. Skills you can use right away.
01
SciComm foundations
Connect with different audiences, recognize and reduce jargon, and develop messages that make your science easier to understand.
02
Science storytelling
Explore why stories work, identify useful structures and elements, and practice shaping science into stories audiences can follow.
03
Presenting your work
Plan presentations that connect with audiences, use visuals effectively, and support a clear, engaging talk.
04
Multimedia communication
Explore multimedia formats, examine effective examples, and practice techniques for communicating science through different media.
05
Working with K-12 audiences
Consider what motivates students and teachers, adapt your science into age-appropriate messages, and develop activities that reinforce those messages.
Practice, not just instruction
Leave with progress, not just ideas for later
Each workshop combines focused instruction with guided activities, realistic scenarios, and constructive feedback.
After the instructional portion, participants are invited to stay for an optional 30 minutes of dedicated working time. Begin applying the session to your own communication project while the ideas are still fresh—and while the instructor is available for questions.
Your instructor
Led by Olivia Ambrogio, Ph.D.
Olivia brings 15 years of experience helping scientists communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Before joining SCoPE as the Science Communication Learning and Engagement Manager, she led the American Geophysical Union's Sharing Science program for more than a decade. As a scientist herself, she knows that doing the research is only part of the job; helping others understand why it matters requires a different set of skills.
Voices from our community
SCoPE gave me great resources to understand how to tailor my messages to an audience, how to make scientific graphics, how to distill complex concepts...the list goes on.
Frequently asked questions
No. The series is designed for those seeking foundational training and for those who want to refresh or strengthen existing skills.
No. The final 30 minutes of each session are optional and provide dedicated time to apply the strategies to your own project, ask questions, and get feedback.
Registration includes all five live workshops (7.5 hours of instruction and interactive activities), 2.5 hours of optional working time to apply what you've learned to your communication project, a certificate of completions, and a letter of recognition.
Yes, we do. If you'd like to be notified of future training opportunities, you can join our email list.
Yes. We offer a full range of workshop options from single sessions to fully-customized cohort programs based on your needs. More information is available on our institutional workshop page.
Registration closes October 14 at 12:00 PM PT/ 3:00 PM ET
Ready to improve your science communication skills?
Register now and reserve your place in all five workshops.