Navigating Academic Waters: The Scientist Behind the Science - The Power of Storytelling in Academic and Professional Spaces
September 10, 2026 / 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Venue/Location: Virtual
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Speakers
- Zachary Labe
- Climate Central
- Megan Skrip
- Skrip SciComm Inc.
- Kelly Krause
- Nature and Nature Journals
Our identities, experiences, and perspectives shape the science we do and the paths we take, and storytelling is how we communicate those experiences and connect them to our research. The ability to translate complex ideas into meaningful narratives is a powerful yet often overlooked scientific skill. The stories we tell influence not only how others understand our science, but also how they understand us as scientists. This seminar will highlight that science is not separate from the scientist, and that storytelling is an essential skill for applications, grants, networking, leadership, outreach, and career transitions. Whether crafting the "why" behind a grant proposal, writing a personal statement for graduate school, or communicating research to various audiences, participants will leave this seminar with tangible tools to improve their storytelling skills and their ability to share their story.