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Bri McWhorter

@brimcwhorter.bsky.social
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Bringing #Storytelling to life thru #PublicSpeaking #PresentationCoaching & #SciComm - Founder of Activate to Captivate, LLC She/Her

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Prof Malú Gámez Tansey @malutansey.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
On behalf of #TeamTansey we will investigate the role of #immuneaging in the heterogeneity of #Parkinsons and look forward ending #Parkinsons at Indiana University School of Medicine #Neurology & Stark Neurosciences Research Institute with the continued support of ASAP & MJFF lnkd.in/gzRbb95R
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
So honored to be featured by @ucirvine.bsky.social’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts for #Alumni Appreciation Month! www.arts.uci.edu/in-the-news/...
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Alumni Appreciation Month: Bri McWhorter ’14 transforms acting tools into powerful communication strategies
UC Irvine Department of Drama alumna empowers individuals and organizations through her company, Activate to Captivate For Bri McWhorter (M.F.A. Drama, ’14), theater training became the foundation for...
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Excited to share my #SciComm tips at the #CIRM conference today!
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Prof Malú Gámez Tansey @malutansey.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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Alzheimer’s Association Responds to Sec. Kennedy’s Mischaracterizations About State of Alzheimer’s Research Efforts
The Alzheimer's Association responds to inaccurate statements made by HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in House Energy & Commerce committee hearing.
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
I’m deeply honored that I was invited to serve as the 2025 Alumni Mace Marshal at @ucirvine.bsky.social Commencement! #ZotZotZot #UCIAlum
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
If you have a hard time breaking into groups at networking events - be sure to read my latest post! www.activatetocaptivate.com/free-tips/introducing-yourself-to-groups-at-networking-events #Networking #Conferences #SciComm #Communication
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Introducing Yourself to Groups at Networking Events
Networking events are great because they give people an opportunity to connect. They provide space for people to mix, mingle, and meet new folks. However, networking events can also be intimidating,.....
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Paloma Liton @palomaliton.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
🚨 Final Reminder! 🚨 Don't miss your chance to share your research at the ISER BrightFocus Glaucoma Meeting 2025! 📅 Abstract Submission Deadline: May 27, 2025 🔗 iserbrightfocusglaucoma.org/abstract-sub... @iser.bsky.social @brightfocus.bsky.social
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Abstract Submission – Iser/Bright Focus Glaucoma Symposium
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
A great view, wonderful talks, and fabulous people at the #VCID conference today! #SciComm
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
On my way to speak at the VCID Conference @jacksonlab.bsky.social!!! #SciComm
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
A couple of weeks ago I had the honor of working with the @ucirvine.bsky.social Pathology Residents and leading a full day communications workshop! #SciComm #PresentationTips #CommunicationSkills
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Paloma Liton @palomaliton.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Thanks to @brimcwhorter.bsky.social for her impressive workshop and tips at our @dukeeyecenter.bsky.social research retreat on how to speak for the scientific audience. Highly recommended!
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Incredibly honored to be the Keynote Speaker for Duke’s Ophthalmology Retreat today! @dukeuni.bsky.social #SciComm #Keynote
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Everyone makes mistakes. However, it's important to know how to handle them when they occur. That's why I wrote my latest article: #CommunicationTips #PublicSpeaking #PresentationSkills #Leadership www.activatetocaptivate.com/free-tips/what-to-do-when-someone-calls-out-your-mistake
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What To Do When Someone Calls Out Your Mistake
Making a mistake is hard. It’s even harder when someone publicly points it out. Perhaps you misremembered a fact, reordered a timeline, or defined a term incorrectly, and someone stops you and...
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
I had a great time hosting the @ucirvine.bsky.social #GradSlam2025 last night! As the speech coach for the event, I was so proud of all the speakers and the amazing work they do! #UCIGradLife
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
If you're getting ready for a big presentation soon, be sure to read my latest post! #Presentation #PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills www.activatetocaptivate.com/free-tips/rehearsals-vs-reality-embracing-the-flow-of-live-presentations
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Rehearsals vs. Reality: Embracing Live Presentations
Many speakers get thrown off when their presentation doesn’t match their rehearsal. Maybe they say something out of order or forget to mention a specific detail. While this might feel like a big...
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Rachel Buckley, PhD @bucklr01.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Nominations are still open to become a part of our Sex & Gender PIA Executive Committee for ISTAART!!! Nominations close Mar 10. Please see nomination form: alz.surveymonkey.com/r/RF7JGFF Information on the positions are here: drive.google.com/file/d/1NKvx... For any questions, DM me #endAlz
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Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽 @needhibhalla.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Hi all, I've been speaking with Jack about the impact of potential NIH and NSF cuts on CA scientists for @sfchronicle.com. If any trainees, grad students or post-docs are willing to talk with him about the impact of the administration's actions on science over the last few weeks, please reach out!
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Kate Foley @kateemily.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Kicking off the Indianapolis #AAIC neuroscience next hub events with @brimcwhorter.bsky.social Bri always blows my mind with the best ways to convey science to different types of audiences. This is so critical, especially right now.
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Prof Malú Gámez Tansey @malutansey.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Kicking off the #AAICNeuroNextIU under the leadership of Paige E Logan & Adrian Oblak Jones with a workshop on #Communication & #Collaboration by the amazing Bri McWhorter founder of #ActivateToCaptivate #TeamLeadership #TeamStark
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
So excited to be sharing my tips at #AAICNeuro #AAICNeuroIU tomorrow! #SciComm #CommunicationSkills #GoTeamStark
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Kate Foley @kateemily.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
🧠VCID Workshop alert🧠 Who: Trainees and PIs What: VCID science and talks with some of the top leaders in the field! When: May 12-15th, 2025 Where: The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor Maine Why: Seminars, activities, career development, collaboration How: www.jax.org/education-an...
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
I had a great time leading a workshop for faculty in @ucirvine.bsky.social’s Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. I enjoyed sharing my tips around #Communication & #Collaboration
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
If you're putting together a presentation, be sure to check out my latest post about the "Power of Titles in Presentations!" #PresentationTips #PublicSpeaking #Communication #SciComm #Leadership www.activatetocaptivate.com/free-tips/power-of-titles-in-presentations
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Power of Titles in Presentations
Subtle details can significantly impact the effectiveness of a presentation. One of the details that has a huge influence on a presentation, are the titles in a slide deck. Titles serve an essential.....
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Prof Malú Gámez Tansey @malutansey.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Dementia researchers’ collective response to Charles Piller’s book “Doctored” and his NYT piece to promote it. Please share and repost at will.
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Suzanne Blum Laboratory UC-Irvine @blumlaboratory.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
@brimcwhorter.bsky.social hosted a top-notch science communication workshop at our lab's group meeting, helping us hone our skills at presenting data and experiments. We had a blast. Thanks, Bri.
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Had a wonderful time sharing my #SciComm tips for the #NSF Postdoctoral Fellows Symposium at the #AAS245 conference today!
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Had a great time exploring DC before I speak at the #AAS conference!
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Teaching a full day Communications Training at UNC Chapel Hill was the best start to the year. The grad students and postdocs were incredible and a huge thanks to the organizers for setting everything up! #PublicSpeaking #SciComm #PresentationSkills
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
So excited to be back at @uncchapelhill.bsky.social leading my Communications Training! #PublicSpeaking #Communications #SciComm
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
New year means new swag!!!
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Kolade Adebowale Ph.D. @kolade-adebowale.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Applications are still being accepted for the Summer 2025 REU, UCSD-BRIDGE @ UC San Diego! The deadline is February 11. More details below 👇.
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
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Rachel Buckley, PhD @bucklr01.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Calling all Sex and Gender Differences in AD PIA members! We need your help for the Year in Review webinar!!! This link is active through next Sunday -- alz.surveymonkey.com/r/SLH6BMW Please share your notable papers on sex/gender differences in Alzheimer's disease! #SexGenderAD #Alzheimer's
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ISTAART PIAs: Year in Review Questionnaire Form (January 2025)
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Paige L @paigeonthebrain.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Indiana University School of Medicine is one of the 12 hubs for AAIC Neuroscience Next! Our hub will take place on Feb. 27th, 2025. Learn more and register: bit.ly/NN-indianapolis #AAICNeuro #AAICNeuroIU
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
It’s a beautiful day to teach a #SciComm workshop at @ucirvine.bsky.social! Excited to help some engineers share their capstone projects 😊
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Had a great time leading a #SciComm workshop @ucirvine.bsky.social last Friday for the EPN conference! #PresentationTips #PublicSpeaking
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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Excited to connect with everyone and share my tips on #SciComm #PresentationSkills #ExecutiveCommunication #InterviewTips & #PublicSpeaking!
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