Rhea Waldman, South Dakota Discovery Center
Rhea Waldman is a scientist, educator and passionate science communicator. In 2017, Waldman left academia for a career in the nonprofit sector, and took over as Executive Director of the South Dakota Discovery Center three years ago. As a scientist by training, but a science communicator at heart, she knows about the challenges and joys of effective communication, advocacy and storytelling. She deeply believes in the Center’s values and goals and furthers its mission to empower all People of the Great Plains, by building bridges between Western Science and Indigenous Knowledge in research, informal and formal education. Her board service and community involvement support her efforts to build and strengthen partnerships and to find solutions to engage curious minds in science, technology, engineering and math.
Join us for this workshop and dive into hands-on Science Communication. Learn how to engage diverse audiences and inspire the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers. This interactive workshop focuses on expanding your communication skills, and developing strategies to promote an appreciation and understanding of current research and the impact it has on people's lives.