Science Communication Lecture and Workshops

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Details:

• Evening lecture:
  • 2024 A. Dixon and Betty F. Johnson Lectureship in Scientific Communication -- “Present Your Science: Talk Nerdy to Me,” on April 25 at 6:30 p.m. in 100 Thomas Building
• Morning workshops:
  • Tell a Clear Technical Story; 9:30 a.m. on April 25 in Foster Auditorium, RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/g2DJ2F0Sas 
  • Transforming Slide Design; 9:30 a.m. on April 26 in Foster Auditorium, RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/bfCeSTEFQk  

About the speaker:

Melissa Marshall, founder of the science communications consulting company Present Your Science, will give the 2024 A. Dixon and Betty F. Johnson Lectureship in Scientific Communication on April 25 at 6:30 p.m. in 100 Thomas Building on the Penn State University Park campus. The free public lecture is open to the Penn State community.

Marshall, a TED speaker and communications expert, helps scientists, researchers, and technical professionals talk about their complex ideas in ways that inspire stakeholders to take action. In her lecture, titled “Present Your Science: Talk Nerdy to Me,” Marshall will share the proven strategies that she has used to help the world's top technical professionals and researchers convey their work. She will challenge what common perceptions about giving presentations and share exciting new ways to transform scientific talks.

For a sneak peek, check out her TED Talk, “Talk Nerdy to Me,” which has been watched by over 3 million people.

About the lecture series:

The A. Dixon and Betty F. Johnson Lectureship in Scientific Communication supports an annual lecture in scientific communication in the Eberly College of Science. The lecture was established in 2005 in memory of A. Dixon Johnson, a former University director of public information. Johnson worked as a Penn State science writer and public information director for many years.