Tag Archives: improv

What you really need instead of an elevator pitch

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Joan E. Strassmann

I bet you’re feeling a little guilty whenever someone asks you if you have an elevator pitch, you know, those 30 second or 1 minute talks about what you do that can be given in the time it takes to … Continue reading →

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Improv for scientific communication with Aniek Ivens

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Joan E. Strassmann

How I wish I understood you, but I have no idea what you are talking about. You seem friendly and animated and clearly love your research, but what is your question? Why do you like this figure so much? What … Continue reading →

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