AI for science communication
AI for science communication
15 September 2025 - from 09h30 to 12h30
General context
Do you want to optimize AI writing assistants (like ChatGPT) to suit your writing needs?
Do you feel you spend too much time fixing generic AI output instead of just starting fresh? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use the right prompts to make AI work FOR you. Through examples and exercises, you will learn how to improve your writing skills and productivity using AI text generators like ChatGPT.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the core principles, strengths, and limitations of generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) in the context of research communication.
- Critically assess when and how AI-generated text can add value—or cause risks—in scientific writing and outreach.
- Create and adapt effective prompts to tailor AI output to their personal tone, audience, and writing objectives.
- Build a personalized prompt library for recurring use cases in research communication.
- Apply AI-assisted writing tools across different platforms (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) to boost productivity and creativity in academic or professional contexts.
This half-day interactive workshop introduces the principles and applications of AI writing tools, with a focus on science communication. After a short overview of AI systems and their use cases, participants explore the challenges and best practices of working with generative AI.
The session emphasizes hands-on practice: participants experiment with various tools and learn how to prompt AI to produce text that aligns with their voice, content goals, and discipline. Practical examples, live exercises, and peer exchange help solidify insights.
After the session, participants gain access to online resources including key takeaways, reusable prompt examples, and additional inspiration for future use.
- Are you a researcher or science communicator?
- Do you want to learn how to use ChatGPT to communicate about your research?
- Do you struggle with reworking ChatGPT outputs?
- Are you available on 13 February for a half-day workshop in Brussels?
If the answer is yes: this workshop is what you need!
This workshop is organized by SciComm Academy. Registration procedure: see links under the registration button.
Trainers
Ben Verhoeven
Ben Verhoeven is an improviser and doctor of linguistics. During his scientific career, he found new methods in improvisational theatre to move away from classical reading. With ELRNMYR, he passes on that passion and knowledge to researchers.
https://www.erlnmyr.be/
Practical info
15 September 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
Leopoldstraat 6
1000 Brussels
Belgium
15 September 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
SciMingo has its offices in the Flemish-Dutch house deBuren.eu, which is located near the Muntplein, a stone's throw from:
Central Station (SNCB), five to ten minutes' walk away. View the SNCB timetable. Metro, tram and bus station De Brouckère (STIB): metro lines 1 and 5; tram lines 3, 4, 31, 32 and 33; bus lines 29, 38, 63, 66, 71 and 86. Handy: the travel planner of MIVB
15 September 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
15 September 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
Are you coming by car? Beware for the notorious Belgian traffic jams. The Leopoldstraat and Muntplein are traffic-free.
You can park your car in these car parks: Schildknaap, La Monnaie, De Brouckère are nearby or Parking 58 is close by. More information on the different car parks in Brussels.
15 September 2025
Brussels - SciMingo Office
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