Group photo of the participants of the Live, Laugh, Shimmy workshop on using performance as a scicomm tool

Photo of the facilitators of the Live, Laugh, Shimmy workshop on using performance as a scicomm tool. The four facilitators are posing with colored boas. They are standing in front of a projection screen, showing the flyer for Chiasm Cabaret, a sexy science variety show.

#SciTalk2026 was, as usual, an amazing whirlwind of reconnecting with old and meeting new friends, talking about creative #SciComm, optimism for the future, and facilitating "Learn, Laugh, Shimmy" with some of my absolute favorite people.

Not to mention the SOLD OUT #ChiasmCabaret show!

#SciTalk2026 #NoKings #Portland #Science

In general, the U.S. public trusts scientists. Finding optimism where we can as a #SciComm community at #SciTalk2026. Check out www.pewresearch.org/topic/scienc...

Talking optimism in #SciComm (digging deep here despite current overwhelm and deep concern over science funding and research in these challenging times). What are you optimistic about? #science #STEM #USA #SaveNIH #SaveNSF #SciTalk2026 #ScienceTalk2026

Yes--#PlainLanguage isn't "dumbing it down." Let's retire that phrase. #SciComm professionals can help researchers share their research findings. And explain how "science makes our everyday lives safer." We are the translators who can improve the narrative and wording. #SciTalk2026 #ScienceTalk2026

Overheard at #SciTalk2026: wrt #SciComm
What characterizes us? "Willingness to learn new things."
What helps us do our job? "Autonomy, creativity, community, infrastructure/structure, clear goals, clear and reasonable expectations, helpful feedback."
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Overheard at #SciTalk2026: Goal: "Building toward sustainable advancement” (audible “oooh” from the audience), public participation in science, making a difference.
Lots of nodding (“like, hell yeah, that too!”)
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#SciComm conferences are great opportunities to show off your #MarineBiol #science clothes and jewelry! Seen at #SciTalk2026 #ScienceTalk2026

Fun evening events at #SciTalk2026 #ScienceTalk2026 #SciComm #PDX

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Graphic promoting the workshop at Science Talk '26. The four people shown are the workshop facilitators, each in their entertainment alter ego!

Will you be at #SciTalk2026?
Want to learn more about putting together a scicom variety show?

We got you! Join us for the workshop “Laugh, Learn, and Shimmy: Science Communication with a Tease”

Check out the work of ASAPers @alexlando.bsky.social and @emmascales.bsky.social speaking on the incredible work done by @snapcoalition.bsky.social and by them individually.

Also a #StanceOnScience informational poster by another ASAPer @isakoditomassi.bsky.social

#SciComm #SciTalk2026 #ECRs