Physics and Astronomy Seminar: Science Storytelling with Dr. Matt Caplan

Professor Matt Caplan of Illinois State University will offer an introduction to science storytelling and YouTube writing

10/9/2025
2 pm - 3 pm
Location
Wilder 104 and Zoom
Sponsored by
Physics & Astronomy Department
Audience
Public
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Rowan Kowalsky

We will have a special seminar led by the week’s colloquium speaker, Dr. Matt Caplan (Illinois State University). Matt will give us an informal introduction on how to turn scientific ideas into engaging narratives for a broad audience.

Matt has extensive experience in science communication, working as a writer and consultant for major YouTube channels such as Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell and PBS Space Time, with writing credits on nearly 100 videos viewed over a billion times.

This session is open to all students, graduate students, and researchers interested in learning more about how to communicate science effectively — and it will be a great preview for Matt’s colloquium later in the week!

Join on Zoom

Meeting ID: 93019467411

Passcode: 643342

Location
Wilder 104 and Zoom
Sponsored by
Physics & Astronomy Department
Audience
Public
More information
Rowan Kowalsky