Kimi Wenzel

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I began public speaking when I was 15, presenting for
350+ people 3x a week.

Now as a scientist, I've learned that my most important asset does not lie in my research, but in my ability and privilege to communicate and inspire. Scientific findings mean very little if no one can understand them.

I speak about a variety of topics centered around tech, design, psychology, and academia. Ocassionally I speak about cultural and social issues, bringing my unique multicultural background to light.

Talk #1

Technical errors can be annoying and frustrating, not to mention they diminish the usability of products... but the story doesn’t end there. Errors can also trigger threat responses similar to those experienced during encounters with racism. In this talk, I introduce my late-breaking research on racism and microaggressions in technology. This talk has been reformatted for a variety of audiences.

Research Labs
Product Teams
General Public
Students

Talk #2

Should you go to grad school? Should you choose a Master’s or PhD? What is a future in research like? What’s it like being a woman in STEM? In this talk, I walk students through everything they should consider before pursuing graduate school, adapted for a variety of ages.

Masters Students
Undergraduate Students
Secondary School Students
Research Associates

Talk #3 (Custom)

Whether you're seeking an interactive workshop, an inspiring keynote address, or a thought-provoking panel discussion, I can cater to the specific needs and interests of your audience. Need to fill a speaker slot for a conference or school assembly? Send me a message and we can brainstorm together!

Testimonials

Kimi's TEDx talk was extremely powerful...Her expertise on the topic was clear and I often find myself thinking back to the message she delivered.

TEDx Organizer.

This is how research should be communicated.

TEDx Attendee.

The most relevant talk at the conference.

CHI 2023 Attendee.

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kwenzel [at] cs [dot] cmu [dot] edu