Get Ready for the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge!
Are you ready to tell a powerful story about research that’s changing the world?
Join us for a free hands-on workshop designed to help UCalgary undergraduate and graduate students prepare a standout submission for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) Storytellers Challenge.
The SSHRC Storytellers Challenge invites students to creatively showcase how SSHRC-funded research at UCalgary is making a difference in our lives, communities, and future.
You can feature your own research or your supervisor’s project (with permission).
What You’ll Learn in this Workshop
Competition Overview: Understand the rules, format, and judging criteria
Storytelling Techniques: Learn how to craft a compelling, clear, and creative narrative with personalized feedback from facilitators.
Campus Resources: Discover tools and support available to help you succeed
To get the most out of this workshop, come with a draft of your submission idea to share. Resources and recordings about storytelling tools and approaches are available here.
Storytellers Prizes include:
$3,000 for the top 15 finalists
$4,000 for the top 5 winners
Learn More on the SSHRC Storytellers Webpage
This session is for UCalgary students.
Faciliators:
Dr John Brosz is Data and Visualization Curator (Associate) in Libraries and Cultural Resources where he provides data visualization support, consultation, and training to scholars across campus. John's research experience lies in information visualization and 3D computer graphics.
Merran Carr-Wiggin is the Student Experience Librarian at the University of Calgary. She completed her MLIS degree at the University of Alberta and was a visiting student at Dalhousie University. Before library school she received a BFA in Acting and a BA Honours degree in Theatre. Merran has worked professionally across Canada as an actor in theatre and film and has studied with leading voice professionals.
Felicia Glatz is a Learning and Design Specialist with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Her work involves designing and evaluating learning opportunities for graduate students. Felicia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies and a Master's Degree in Educational Research, both from the University of Calgary. Her professional experience includes 20 years in healthcare (Anatomic Pathology, and Laboratory Medicine), Film Festival Programming, and Instructional Design.
Julia Guy is the Digital Project Librarian GIS at the University of Calgary. She has an MA in Digital Humanities and MLIS from the University of Alberta. Before becoming a librarian, Julia earned a BFA in Acting and performed professionally on some of the biggest stages in Canada. She is also a two-time participant of the Banff Centre/Citadel Professional Theatre Residency where she studied with voice and text experts from across the country. Julia also has experience with media creation and voice over including creating educational videos, hosting a podcast, and provided voices for video games.
Sarelle Azuelos is a Partnership and Knowledge Mobilization Specialist with the Knowledge to Impact team in Research Services. She facilitates research partnerships between the University of Calgary and community organizations while building capacity in partnership best practices. She also supports faculty in knowledge mobilization planning and strategizing. Sarelle previously worked in community engagement and communications at various local non-profits.