Bri McWhorter

So honored to be featured by @ucirvine.bsky.social’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts for #Alumni Appreciation Month!

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Excited to share my #SciComm tips at the #CIRM conference today!

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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I’m deeply honored that I was invited to serve as the 2025 Alumni Mace Marshal at @ucirvine.bsky.social Commencement! #ZotZotZot #UCIAlum

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,.....

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

🚨 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

A great view, wonderful talks, and fabulous people at the #VCID conference today! #SciComm

On my way to speak at the VCID Conference @jacksonlab.bsky.social!!! #SciComm

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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

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!

Incredibly honored to be the Keynote Speaker for Duke’s Ophthalmology Retreat today!

@dukeuni.bsky.social #SciComm #Keynote

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...

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

She was fantastic!!!

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

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...

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

2025 ISTAART PIA Executive Committee Self-Nominations Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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

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!

All rockstars!!! 🤩

And now for a great grant recipient panel with the amazing @kateemily.bsky.social!!! #AAICNeuro #AAICNeuroIU

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.

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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So excited to be sharing my tips at #AAICNeuro #AAICNeuroIU tomorrow! #SciComm #CommunicationSkills #GoTeamStark

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🧠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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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

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.....

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

Dementia researchers’ collective response to Charles Piller’s book “Doctored” and his NYT piece to promote it. Please share and repost at will.