 Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is a research and training institute based at Stony Brook University in New York. Founded in 2009, it aims to improve the way scientists and healthcare professionals communicate complex scientific concepts to a variety of audiences, including the general public, policymakers, and other scientists. The center uses techniques from the world of acting and improvisation to help scientists become more effective communicators.