Art of Science Communication Course

The Art of Science Communication is an eight-week online course originally developed by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology that provides scientists at all career stages with fundamental training in science communication.

Register for Winter 2025

The goal of the course is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively and confidently present their science to nonexpert audiences in various settings, such as a formal public lecture or stakeholder presentation, or an informal local outreach event.

Using video lectures, background material, live online discussions, the course covers the important components of what makes for a successful presentation, including messaging, generating interest and engaging with the audience.

The course is open to all faculty and staff within Feinberg, but registration is limited. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your communication skills.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Led by NUCATS Executive Director Niki Woitowich, PhD, research assistant professor of Medical Social Sciences in the Division of Determinants of Health, there will be two session cohorts for Winter 2025. This 8-week course will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.

Important Information:

• Tuesday Course Dates: February 25 to April 15
• Wednesday Course Dates: February 26 to April 16
• Course Space: Limited; participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Waitlist: If the course reaches capacity, you will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if a spot becomes available.
• Future Sessions: If you are placed on the waitlist and would like to be contacted for our fall 2025 session, please indicate your interest on the registration form.

About Niki Woitowich

As a professional science communicator who recently served as chair of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Science Outreach and Communication Committee, Niki Woitowich is frequently interviewed by members of the media on topics related to women’s health and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the scientific workforce. She is formally trained as a biochemist and received her PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. She has expertise in neuroendocrinology, reproductive physiology, and enzymology. Her current research explores the intersections of sex, gender, and science, spanning research policy to practice, including the consideration of sex as a biological variable, the inclusion of women in the biomedical research workforce, and how those two components may be inextricably related.