Start Talking Science makes cutting-edge STEM research accessible to everyone.
Start Talking Science is a public event where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) researchers present posters aimed at a non-technical audience. We hope to foster insightful conversations and connections, strengthening the communication skills of researchers.
10/05/2025
Thank you to everyone who came to the 10th Start Talking Science event! We had over 30 people presenting their research to ~100 people in attendance.
Special thanks to the reviewers, organizers, and sponsors: Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Science History Institute!
06/04/2025
The deadline is **EXTENDED** to June 11, 2025.
We are looking for STEM researchers to present non-technical posters about their research to the general public on Friday October 3, 2025 from 6-8pm at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia.
The presenters will go through a review process including drafts, feedback, revisions, and workshops. Research in any STEM field and at any level is encouraged! To sign up, submit a non-technical research summary here: https://tinyurl.com/STSsubmit
05/29/2025
Can you attend tomorrow night's Science Town Hall if you don't have an advanced degree or work in the sciences? Absolutely! Everyone has a vested interest in maintaining American scientific expertise and resources, including but not limited to people who:
- Are patients and/or have loved ones whose care has greatly benefitted by foundational research that is federally funded
- Value experiencing beautiful, unique landscapes with healthy habitats and wildlife populations
- Enjoy gazing at the stars and learning about our universe
- Use technology on a daily basis
- Appreciate not having to worry about whether the air they breathe or water they drink is safe; similarly, those who don't have to worry about previously lethal or life-threatening diseases that now have effective vaccines
- Know that investments in science result in benefits to society and the economy
- Have a budding scientist in their life whose curiosity needs to be nurtured, not curtailed
What's your reason for standing up for science? Please come join us and add your voice to the conversation!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphia-town-hall-on-science-policy-and-higher-education-tickets-1358699549929?aff=oddtdtcreator
05/15/2025
📣 Another Exciting Announcement: Skype A Scientist and Start Talking Science have joined on as partner organizations for our Science Town Hall! 📣
🔬 Skype A Scientist connects scientists with classrooms (and more) across the globe.
🎤 Start Talking Science is a public event where researchers present posters detailing their research to a general audience.
Both groups are making the science we do in our region (and beyond) more accessible to students and the general public! We are so grateful for the work they do and their partnership for our Science Town Hall happening on May 29th from 6p-8p at the Science History Institute. All of our partner organizations will provide questions that we will ask our elected officials!
You won't want to miss this event. RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/Ubsyg
05/06/2025
Start Talking Science is looking for STEM researchers to present non-technical posters about their research to the general public on Friday October 3, 2025 from 6-8pm at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia.
The presenters will go through a review process including drafts, feedback, revisions, and workshops. Research in any STEM field and at any level is encouraged! To sign up, submit a non-technical research summary here: https://tinyurl.com/STSsubmit
The deadline is June 6, 2025.
About Us: We aim to increase the public awareness of -- and interest in -- cutting-edge Philadelphia area research in order to make STEM more accessible. We hope to foster insightful conversations and connections while strengthening the communication skills of researchers.
Flyer and more information: https://tinyurl.com/STSpresenters
Contact: [email protected]
09/22/2022
Tonight at the Science History Institute learn from 16 STEM researchers on topics such as dark matter, COVID-19, battery technologies, stars, nanomaterials and more!
WHERE: Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
WHEN: TONIGHT (9/22), 6-8pm
Free and open to the public. No registration required!
09/14/2022
Come to STS on 9/22 to chat with Dr. G who just got back from two months at sea!
"The possibility of finding life in the universe has increased, thanks to the ocean analog from our own planet. Samples from JOIDES Resolution Expedition 390/393, which are collected from a subsurface environment where basement rock is in contact with water, will advance our scientific knowledge and may help guide the direction for future astrobiology research as we continue to search for life in Earth’s deep ocean system and on other worlds."
https://fb.me/e/1UHfoTK2w
06/03/2022
We are looking for STEM researchers to present non-technical posters to the community on Thursday 9/22/22 from 6-8pm at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia.
Submit a summary here: https://tinyurl.com/submitSTS
The presenters will go through a review process including drafts, feedback, revisions, and workshops. Research in any STEM field and at any level is encouraged!
