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Improving Communications

Strengthen your communication skills for career success.

Top AWIS Resources for Improving Communications

Strong communication skills can open doors at every stage of your career. Whether you’re introducing yourself at a networking event, presenting your research, collaborating with colleagues, or advocating for your ideas, the ability to communicate clearly and confidently helps you build meaningful connections and make a lasting impact. Like any professional skill, communication can be strengthened with practice and the right resources. As an AWIS member, you have exclusive access to tools and guidance designed to help you grow as a communicator, expand your professional network, and advance your career. 

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Check out these webinars in our on-demand library:

Maximize the Moment: Extend the Impact and Reach of Your Science (July 17, 2025) Join Kimberly Wise, MPH, MA, as she shares actionable strategies to elevate your science through better communication. Learn how to turn key science communication moments into lasting visibility, stand out, and position yourself as a thought leader — whether you’re publishing, presenting, or speaking at a conference.

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Impactful Communication: Powerful Strategies to Amplify Your Voice (February 12, 2025) In today’s professional world, your communication must rise above obstacles like the waning human attention span, distraction, bias, technology, and other challenges. In this engaging, actionable webinar, Sharon Delaney McCloud shares how to amplify your voice figuratively (and literally) and hone your message to make certain that you are heard.

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Science Communication From a Writer’s Perspective (February 23, 2023) Everyone can benefit from learning how to communicate more clearly, especially in writing. Hear from a former neuroscientist who pivoted after grad school to science communications and discover her top resources to help you write better. Freelance scientific editor Ellen Kuwana provides insight into what a career in science writing looks like and how to get there.

Excellent Public Speaking for Scientists (December 8, 2022) Public speaking skills are developed over time with practice and experience. Dr. Joanne Kamens offers fundamentals for preparing and delivering a public talk that will keep the audience awake and interested..

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Read these articles from the Nucleus:

  • A Career Path to Science Communication Writing  (November 14, 2023). Communicating your work clearly and effectively through writing benefits everyone. Freelance scientific editor Ellen Kuwana shares some tips.
  • Pivotal Communication Tips (December 8, 2023) Internationally certified professional coach Susan Morris offers communication tips to turn conversations from perilously negative to positively successful.
  • Laughing in Labcoats (March 27, 2026) Science Riot! Training helps women scientists to transform their research into stand-up comedy, building their confidence and communication skills.
  • Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Scientific Abstract (February 13, 2026). Investing time in getting the abstract right increases the impact of everything that follows. Learn how to make yours stand out.

Other tips:

  • Connect with other AWIS members in the online community.
  • Volunteer on a committee to build relationships.
  • Share and comment on LinkedIn posts to support others and gain visibility.