Trainer

Brad van Paridon, PhD

Brad grew up and studied in western Canada eventually completing a Ph.D. in biology studying mind altering parasites. During his time in academia, he found his passion for science communication and journalism. After moving to Europe, he embarked on a freelance career and his work has appeared as written and audio stories in publications such as Scientific American, Undark, Chemistry World, Hakai and more. Brad believes that effective science communication requires knowing your audience and compelling storytelling. His workshops show scientists how to find their audience and craft stories and teach practical skills to improve their writing or create a podcast.

The world of science is full of captivating characters and stories, let Brad help you bring them to life.

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Brad van Paridon, PhD

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Storytelling

Storytelling

Humans are wired to respond to narratives. Just because scientific research and concepts are rooted in data and experimental results, doesn’t mean they lack engaging stories. In this workshop we’ll discuss the elements of a good story, explore examples of science storytelling and discuss how to use these ideas to not only entertain but also […]
Science Communication

Science Communication

In times of alternative facts and fake news, it is more important than ever to talk about science. But how do you find the right connection to the audience and who should actually be addressed? In this course, we will explore how to present one’s own science and topic in a way that is appropriate […]
Popular Science Writing for Academics

Popular Science Writing for Academics

Popular science writing remains a critical medium for academics to reach audiences outside of their field of expertise. From blogs, opinion pieces, to feature stories in science magazines and websites captivating writing and strong narratives are essential for engaging modern audiences. In this workshop students learn why storytelling elements like character, setting and plot are […]
Podcasting

Podcasting

Science communication is all about storytelling and podcasting is one of the best mediums for scientists to tell their stories. This workshop provides everything you need to get started making a podcast. We discuss storytelling and science communication in the context of podcasting, common styles and formats for podcasts and necessary techniques for crafting audio […]
Video production

Video production

On the internet, video formats have long conquered the world. YouTube has long since overtaken television, especially among the younger generation, and many people move naturally in the world of short videos. In science, however, a large part of the community still shies away from using this medium.  In this workshop we will discuss the […]