Challenges in science presenter training

Summary: Nurturing presenters can be difficult. Knowing when to nudge, when to go easy, and how to develop someone’s personal style involves trying to define experiences that vary between audience members. Adding science to the mix brings more challenges – be it training nervous presenters to deal with hazardous equipment whilst talking, or discussing how to adapt to different contexts and audiences.
As trainers, we’ll share our tips, along with our challenges which we’ll workshop in groups. We’ll open the floor for anybody who wants to share their tips and challenges, too.

Lead: Ash Redhouse White, Science Engagement Producer, Centre for Life

Session type: Discussion session - cabaret/classroom layout essential
Duration: 1 hour

Notes:

Email: ash.redhousewhite@life.org.uk Tel: 01912438292

Other participants: Jon Wood; Jon Wood Science; jon@jonwoodscience.com
Matt Williamson; Tayside Planetarium; info@taysideplanetarium.co.uk