Illuminating Discovery Hub

Sci-prov: The Workshops - Listening & Empathy
2026-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Building, 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
FREE WORKSHOP! Better science communication through improv. This workshop will focus on listening and empathy!

Workshop Topic: Listening + Empathy
This workshop focuses on absorbing information from colleagues and listening for understanding. Activities focus on listening to partners beyond words and distilling messages to core values and beliefs for building bridges with collaborators and the public.
emotion, and pivoting when needed.
This workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building.
Space is limited – RSVP required!

These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. In research and industry alike, ideas often need to be shared in real time with diverse audiences- from colleagues and collaborators to decision-makers and the public. These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Through fun applied improv practice, participants will experiment with spontaneous speaking, respond to mistakes, and network. Each workshop will focus one a different area of communication – attend one or all of the workshop sessions!

Other sessions this summer:

Message Ctafting – June 17th
Stage Presence – August 19th

Visit illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/sci-prov to check out all upcoming workshops and Sci-prov shows!

Sci-prov: The Workshops - Stage Presence
2026-08-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Building, 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
FREE WORKSHOP! Better science communication through improv. This workshop will focus on stage presence!

Workshop Topic: Stage Presence
This workshop focuses on feeling comfortable on the stage including speaking, physical presence, and with technology. Activities focus on using microphones, moving around on stage, pauses, and engaging with the audience.
This workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building.
Space is limited – RSVP required!

These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. In research and industry alike, ideas often need to be shared in real time with diverse audiences- from colleagues and collaborators to decision-makers and the public. These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Through fun applied improv practice, participants will experiment with spontaneous speaking, respond to mistakes, and network. Each workshop will focus one a different area of communication – attend one or all of the workshop sessions!

Other sessions this summer:

Message Crafting – June 17th
Listening & Empathy – July 15th

Visit illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/sci-prov to check out all upcoming workshops and Sci-prov shows!

Sci-prov: The Workshops - Message Crafting (Fall Session)
2026-09-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Building, 330 North Orchard Street, De Luca Forum, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Free workshop! Better science communication through improv. This fall workshop will focus on message crafting!

Workshop Topic: Message Crafting
This workshop focuses on individuals practicing the delivery of their own messages. Activities focus on refining their messages without jargon, varying timelengths, enhancing stories with emotion, and pivoting when needed.
This workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building.
Space is limited – RSVP required!

These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. In research and industry alike, ideas often need to be shared in real time with diverse audiences- from colleagues and collaborators to decision-makers and the public.
These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Through fun applied improv practice, participants will experiment with spontaneous speaking, respond to mistakes, and network. Each workshop will focus one a different area of communication – attend one or all of the workshop sessions!

Other sessions in the fall:

Listening & Empathy – October 14th
Stage Presence – November 18th

Visit illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/sci-prov to check out all upcoming workshops and Sci-prov shows!

Sci-prov: The Workshops - Listening & Empathy (Fall Session)
2026-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Building – Room 1145, 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
FREE WORKSHOP! Better science communication through improv. This workshop will focus on listening and empathy!

Workshop Topic: Listening + Empathy
This workshop focuses on absorbing information from colleagues and listening for understanding. Activities focus on listening to partners beyond words and distilling messages to core values and beliefs for building bridges with collaborators and the public.
emotion, and pivoting when needed.
This workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building.
Space is limited – RSVP required!

These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. In research and industry alike, ideas often need to be shared in real time with diverse audiences- from colleagues and collaborators to decision-makers and the public. These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Through fun applied improv practice, participants will experiment with spontaneous speaking, respond to mistakes, and network. Each workshop will focus one a different area of communication – attend one or all of the workshop sessions!

Other sessions this fall:

Message Ctafting – September 16th
Stage Presence – November 18th

Visit illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/sci-prov to check out all upcoming workshops and Sci-prov shows!

Sci-prov: The Workshops - Stage Presence (Fall Session)
2026-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Building – Room 1145, 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
FREE WORKSHOP! Better science communication through improv. This workshop will focus on stage presence!

Workshop Topic: Stage Presence
This workshop focuses on feeling comfortable on the stage including speaking, physical presence, and with technology. Activities focus on using microphones, moving around on stage, pauses, and engaging with the audience.
This workshop will take place in room 1145 in the Discovery Building.
Space is limited – RSVP required!

These 2-hour workshops are designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. In research and industry alike, ideas often need to be shared in real time with diverse audiences- from colleagues and collaborators to decision-makers and the public. These sessions provide a lively, low-stakes space to build confidence in handling the unexpected and the ability to pivot one’s communication. Through fun applied improv practice, participants will experiment with spontaneous speaking, respond to mistakes, and network. Each workshop will focus one a different area of communication – attend one or all of the workshop sessions!

Other sessions this fall:

Message Crafting – September 16th
Listening & Empathy – October 14th

Visit illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/sci-prov to check out all upcoming workshops and Sci-prov shows!
