Do you want to improve your science communication skills? Do you wish you found it easier to ask questions in crowded seminars and at conferences? Do you want to become a more confident networker?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should attend the free BGS improv workshop in April and May. Improv is not stand-up comedy; it is acting without a script. It’s about think on one’s feet, solving problems as they come, authentic and effective communication, projecting confidence, facilitating team work, and not worrying about making mistakes. These are transferable skills that we need both in the lab and when communicating our science to our colleagues and the public. This 5-week workshop, led by professional instructor Sharon Geller, will provide a supportive environment for us to explore the improv techniques, stretch our communication muscles, and more importantly, have FUN!
Quick details:
Tuesdays (April 16th – May 13th) 5:30-7:30PM
Room 425 Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Instructor: Sharon Geller (Improv instructor at the Walnut street Theater)
We have limited capacity. If you are interested, please fill out this application form: https://forms.gle/BaPNcF64GqChLry77
If you have question, please contact Yunshu Fan: yunshuf@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Workshop planning committee: Yunshu Fan, Rebecca Somach, Patti Murphy