Course edition

Editions

SELF skills

The science of the unexpected: improvisation for scientists

Aim

To learn the basics of improvisation to help you respond with clarity and vividness to unexpected speaking challenges in science.

Language

English

For

All PRBB

By taking this course you will:

Be more aware of your personal communication style
Be more aware of other people’s differing communication styles
Learn a more creative and intuitive approach to science and scientific communication
Learn how to deliver impactful presentations and explanations of complex scientific work
Know how to respond to unplanned public speaking challenges such as answering questions or making impromptu talks

Other relevant information

Conditions for in-person editions: Please note that this course might be cancelled depending on the COVID situation. If it's not possible to do the course in-person, the edition will be postponed and if possible an online option will be offered.

Comments from participants

"More conscious of my body movement and expression" Edition 2019

"Fun, entertaining and challenging at the same time" Edition 2018

"This course really helped me step out of my mind to into my body and to consider the audience that I want to reach" Edition 2018

Finished editions

2022 Edition 1, Trimester 1: March, IN-PERSON : 30/03/2022

Trainer

Monica Ixchel Castillo Salgado

Monica is a political scientist, educator, actress and dancer from Mexico. She delivers workshops on improvisation and body language and facilitates on the topics of improvisation, moonshot thinking, communication and high performing teams.