Science Communications: Workshops

Workshops are offered annually to faculty members in the University of Calgary Faculty of Science.

Upcoming workshops

Watch HERE for details on the next workshop in spring/summer 2025.

Sample workshop agenda

Workshops are an immersive experience and all participants are expected to take part fully for the duration of the 3+ days.  

A example workshop might include these sessions:

Day 1

7:00 pm  

Introductions

Orientation 

Art Opening Reception      

Day 2

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Creative Context

Body Over Mind

Elevator Pitch

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

Personalizing The Impersonal

Communicating Science in the Age of Polarization

Reaching People Where They Live

7:00 pm – 9:00 pmImprov Night

Day 3

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Story Structure

Group Projects Assigned                                             

Story boarding Your Project

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Science On Screens

Visual Design

Group Project Time

Day 4

9:00 am – 12:00 pmGuided Project Work
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Presentation Skills

Full Dress Rehearsals                                                     

What Have We Learned?