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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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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 · Jul 27

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

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Prof Malú Gámez Tansey @malutansey.bsky.social · Jun 24

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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 · Jun 16

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

Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · Jun 11

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

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 · May 22

🚨 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

Abstract Submission – Iser/Bright Focus Glaucoma Symposium

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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · May 14

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

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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · May 13

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

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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · May 6

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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · Apr 30

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 · Apr 28

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 · Apr 25

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 · Apr 4

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

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 · Mar 15

She was fantastic!!!

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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · Mar 14

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 · Mar 5

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

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 · Mar 4

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

2025 ISTAART PIA Executive Committee Self-Nominations

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Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽 @needhibhalla.bsky.social · Mar 4

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!

Jack Lee @jackjlee.bsky.social · Mar 4

Working on a story for @sfchronicle.com about the administration's impacts to science, including #NIH and #NSF funding. Hoping to chat with early-career scientists, especially grad students and postdocs, about how you've been affected. Thanks!

Signal: jacklee.55

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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · Mar 4

All rockstars!!! 🤩

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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · Feb 27

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

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Kate Foley @kateemily.bsky.social · Feb 27

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 · Feb 27

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 · Feb 27

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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

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Bri McWhorter @brimcwhorter.bsky.social · Feb 22

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