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Event Speaker

Benjamin Rush, PhD, MPH

Informatics Data Scientist
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ben Rush, PhD, MPH, is a data scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He works on CT-based biomarker health outcome prediction in large datasets and researches how large language models can be used in radiology. He serves on UW-Madison’s Machine Learning + X Leadership Committee and has a passion for clear, empathetic science communication, having led multiple workshops on strategic science communication, AI for scientists, and improv for scientists.

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Better Science Communication Through Improv Learning Lab

Presented by Benjamin Rush, PhD, MPH Jun 10, 2026 | 1:30 PM.

Communicating scientific and technical work rarely goes as planned—questions come out of nowhere, time gets cut short, or the audience shifts unexpectedly. This highly interactive, 2-hour learning lab gives attendees a low-pressure, energizing environment to build confidence communicating on the fly. Participants practice staying clear, calm, and compelling when conditions change, using applied improv techniques that translate directly to…

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