Learning Journeys
Level up your science communication skills based on your specific interests or needs by following one of our suggested Learning Journeys! Each Learning Journey maps out a different professional development path, but we always recommend starting with our foundational workshop, Introduction to Strategic Science Communication, to set off on the right foot. If you’re already familiar with the COMPASS Message Box, you can start with the next workshop in the Learning Journey.
Whichever Journey you choose (or if you prefer to chart your own course), you can purchase a class pass to sign up for multiple workshops and save up to $50 per workshop here.
Choose Your Journey
Tough Topics Learning Journey
Communicating about science can be technically challenging, but in many situations, it can be emotionally challenging as well. The Tough Topics Learning Journey provides a supportive space for learning more about specific challenges and practicing compassionate communication skills. This Learning Journey is ideal for people who are preparing to communicate around emotionally charged topics and situations and want to be strategic and compassionate in their approach.
Introduction to Strategic Science Communication
Introduction to Strategic Science Communication
Practice tools and strategies for effective science communication, including the COMPASS Message Box.
Introduction to Risk Communication
Introduction to Risk Communication
Prepare to communicate risk effectively and compassionately.
Navigating Difficult Conversations (Sold Out)
Navigating Difficult Conversations (Sold Out)
Learn how to connect across partisan differences in a more thoughtful and intentional way.
Engaging Experiences Learning Journey
We’ve all been to online events and presentations that failed to hold our attention and ultimately, wasted our time. But that doesn’t have to happen to you or the people at your events. The Engaging Experiences Learning Journey focuses on our tried-and-true preparation techniques to ensure that you are delivering the best presentations and online events that you can. This Learning Journey is great for those who are designing and delivering events and presentations for groups and want to be more intentional and inclusive in their approach.
Building Better Virtual Events
Building Better Virtual Events
Learn tools and strategies to help your virtual events meet your communication goals.
Strategic Presentations
Strategic Presentations
Learn and practice concepts and considerations for more intentional and engaging presentations.
Sharper Skills Learning Journey
Jumpstart your science communication skills in a hands-on setting by exploring two key tactics for effective communication—stories and writing. The Sharper Skills Learning Journey digs deeper into the art of finding and developing strategic stories that illustrate your key points, and in capturing your ideas and building shared understanding through the written word. This Learning Journey is designed for those who want to jump into science communication strategically—and quickly!
Finding the Story
Finding the Story
Identify and start developing a short story that illustrates a key point.
Writing With Purpose
Writing With Purpose
Enhance your writing and editing skills for greater communication impact.
Learn More For Less
Want to sign up for more than one COMPASS workshop? With a class pass, you can purchase multiple workshops at a reduced price so that diving deeper into a specific skill set or exploring different interests is more accessible than ever.