Whether you’re a scientist, communicator or creative, this hands-on workshop will help you build the confidence and skills to bring science to life through story.
Move beyond jargon and discover how to turn complex research and data into compelling, human-centered narratives that inform, inspire and spark change.
About This Workshop
Science is only as impactful as it is understood. Transform your team into world-class storytellers who can navigate complex Q&A with ease. Each workshop is led by award-winning storytellers in our National Geographic Explorer community, trained to guide you to tell your best story.
Turn Science into Stories That Captivate
Great science needs a strong storyteller. From research centers and universities, to biotechnology start-ups, science communication skills can help turn complex research into a narrative that drives impact and excitement across various audiences.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
- How to simplify scientific complexity without losing accuracy
- Framing techniques that connect science to values, relevance and impact
- Best practices for working with scientists, sources and data
- How to use emotion, stakes and character to bring science to life
Learn the Explorer Mindset From the Experts
Start with a subject people recognize, then illuminate the details that are invisible to the naked eye. Maybe you can get people to see the world with a renewed sense of wonder.
Download. Share. Start Storytelling.
Discover new ways to communicate with impact with the Storytellers Collective.
This tip sheet provides practical, immediately applicable techniques to enhance your delivery.
Learn how to ditch the script for key "beats" to ensure a natural flow. Master the power of the pause so your words resonate and eliminate distracting habits that pull focus from your message.
Great Science Needs a Storyteller.
Equip your team with the tools they need to communicate the power of research, science and data in a clear, concise way.
This workshop is offered in a 1-Day or 3-Day experience.
In our 1-Day Foundational Workshop, teams will learn to craft and deliver a 2-minute science-based narrative tied to your professional objectives—that moves your audience to action.
For more support, our 3-Day Comprehensive Mastery Workshops will guide participants through developing a 3-minute, 3-image science-based presentation tied to a high-stakes project, campaign, or investor pitch — designed for live delivery, video or digital platforms.
I had very high expectations for the content and the facilitators, and it was met. I did not think about the group dynamic, the team building of participants, and that exceeded my expectations.