Training

Customized Interactive Communication Training

For professional societies and groups in science-allied fields, The Science Communicator, LLC offers workshops that can be tailored to your needs, time and budget. The workshops are ½ day to 2 day experiences. If you are looking for a 30 minute-2 hour presentation, click here.

Learn to Craft and Deliver
Memorable Science

Today, there is an urgent need for innovation in science communications. The Science Communicator offers in-person training that can be customized to your science communication goals. Our training modules are grounded in up-to-date evidence from the social sciences about how science is connecting with modern audiences.

Our training programs teach science-affiliated professionals how to craft a narrative that connects and sticks, convey complexity and uncertainty without confusion, sidestep audience biases, interact authentically with the media, create eye-catching presentations, and deliver unforgettable in-person performances.
Customized Training

Tailor Your Workshop

Customizable
Choose the location, time, and learning experiences that best suit your science communication needs.
Modular
Select from a menu of learning modules to focus on your communication priorities.
Interactive
In-person training creates a dedicated time and compassionate space to learn and practice new skills.
“Building audience trust is the foundation of our trainings.”
Dr. Melissa Booth

Common Questions

How much does training cost?
Please fill out the form below. Training costs are based on workshop hours and number of participants. One trainer < 20 participants, two trainers for 21 - 40 participants. Workshop host covers travel expenses for trainer(s).
Where do I find the list of learning modules
Please fill out the form below and be sure to include your science communication goals. When we reach out to discuss designing and scheduling a workshop, we share the learning module list highlighting which modules we recommend for your needs.
Does this count for Continuing Education credit?
Certificates of Completion are issued, recorded, archived and maintained, and these trainings qualify as continuing education and CEU credit (10 contact hours of instruction are 1 CEU). The Science Communicator, LLC is happy to work with your accreditation organization for approval of CEU if needed.
Will you travel internationally?
Yes. The workshop host covers travel expenses for 1 – 2 trainers, depending on the size of the workshop.
Is this training suitable for remote learning?
No, this training is best experienced in person. If you would like to have a remote experience, we recommend Dr. Booth’s talk, Science that Sticks, as a webinar.
On Location

Let Us Come To You

Training at your locale offers many advantages.

Cost Effective
More of your people can participate
Examples and exercises customized for your field
Reduces carbon footprint of training

Science Communication Training

Learn to craft
science communication that connects and sticks.

Workshops

Join us in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina for an in-person workshop July 21-22, 2022 - Crafting and Delivering Science Stories that Stick. 

We will teach you the elements of using narrative, techniques from the performing arts, and evidence from the social sciences to connect your science with people. These workshops are fun and interactive with a huge helping of empathy. There will be frustrations and breakthroughs!  

Certificates of completion are offered and recorded, and these trainings count as continuing education and CEU credit (10 contact hours of instruction are 1 CEU).  

Custom Training

Would you like to host a custom science communication training workshop for your students, organization or event?

I offer 5, 10 and 15 contact hour workshops, and I would love to work with you!

Each workshop begins with the Core Four experience. The Core Four is 3 hours of fun, interactive instruction covering 4 learning modules on science, story, connection and sticking. There will be laughter! During our planning process, I will help you select the additional modules for your workshop from a menu of 15 topics and training experiences.

Certificates of completion are offered and recorded, and these trainings count as continuing education and CEU credit (10 contact hours of instruction are 1 CEU).

Contact us in the form below if you are interested in hosting a custom workshop. I will get back to you ASAP, and we can talk schedules, modules and pricing.  

Consulting

Many clients prefer a one-on-one experience to improve their science messaging, to boost their presentation game, or to weave credible, vetted, high-quality science into their product messaging.

My consulting is a flexible engagement based on your needs. We’ll meet weekly on ZOOM or telephone to keep the project moving forward.

Contact me in the form below for a free consultation. I would love to help you with your science communication project!

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