Keynotes & Workshops
Interested in learning more about how humor can enhance science communication? Shannon would love to chat with your graduate program, lead a panel at your festival, or host a hands-on science comedy writing workshop at your conference.
Past audiences include MIT-WHOI, University of Florida, ComSciCon, SciWrite, Rafael del Pino Club of Scientists, and Springer Nature Speaker Series.
Contact Shannon at odellshan@gmail.com for availability and rates
Using Comedy to Communicate Science Keynote
What do science and comedy have in common? How can using humor in science communication strategies improve public trust and interest in science? In this keynote presentation, Shannon will share her experience incorporating comedy into her science communication, and how using humor can help scientists reach broader audiences.
Science Comedy Writing Workshop
An hour-long workshop for scientists on joke structure and comedy techniques, and storytelling tools. Every scientist will leave with at least one unique joke about their specific research, guaranteed!