Lunch & Learn: Pitch Your Science With Confidence
Your next opportunity could begin with a 60-second conversation. Whether you’re a student preparing for your career, a researcher sharing groundbreaking discoveries, or a startup founder pitching your next big idea, knowing how to communicate your work clearly and confidently can open doors.
Join Ruby Leaf Media for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will help you turn complex ideas into compelling conversations. Learn how to cut through technical jargon, tell a story that captures attention, and explain why your work matters to investors, collaborators, hiring managers, and the public.
Participants will build, refine, and practice their own elevator pitches while receiving practical feedback they can use right away. You’ll leave with a polished pitch, greater confidence, and the skills to make every opportunity count.
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Where should I park?
Please park in the Discovery Parking Lot beside the pond across from Discovery Hall. Overflow parking is in the Occoquan Lot, across the pond. Hourly parking is available - pay via the ParkMobile app or by calling (877) 727-5758.
Hourly Schedule
- 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
- Registration
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
- Presentation and Q&A (Lunch provided)
- 12:50 PM - 1:30 PM
- Networking
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Date
- Aug 12 2026
Time
- 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Location
- 10930 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA
Speaker
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Chelsie BoodooLife Science Communications Consultant​Chelsie Boodoo is a biomedical engineer who loves breaking down walls between complex science and the public. As the Virginia Regional Manager for Ruby Leaf Media, she helps researchers, innovators, and organizations find their voice and tell stories that resonate.
​Chelsie has spent years on the front lines of science communication. She is the founder and former president of MSU SciComm, where she built a community dedicated to creative science storytelling. She also took her passion to the airwaves as the co-founder and co-host of the award-winning radio show The Sci-Files on Impact 89FM, interviewing dozens of researchers about their work. Her dedication to accessible media earned her a spot as a AAAS Mass Media Fellow at NPRs Science Friday, where she helped bring cutting-edge science to millions of listeners nationwide.
