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.
Sessions
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…