Our story
Yes and Science is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded by Karim Bschir and Jane Muncke in 2016. Yes and Science teaches scientists how to effectively communicate their work to both scientific peers and lay audiences. Yes and Science merges science communication with techniques from improvisational theatre. As experienced actors with a long and successful track record in theatre sports and other disciplines of improv theatre, we know how to entertain a crowd. And after all, as Shakespeare told us: All the world’s a stage – and science is no exception.
Fortunately, we are also trained and accomplished scientists who know the world of science inside and out. This unique combination of skills allows us to help you become a great presenter who communicates their message effectively – and ensures people remember why your work is important and relevant!
Jane
Jane is an experienced public speaker, trained scientist, and longtime improvisational theatre actor and teacher. She began her journey in improvisational theatre in 1995 and was a founding and active member of the successful first Swiss improv group, Eidgenössisches Improvisationstheater (EIT), until 2009.
She earned her PhD in ecotoxicology from the Swiss Federal Institute for Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) in 2006 and holds an MSc in environmental science from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ). Jane has worked on complex scientific topics ranging from sustainable wastewater management to endocrine disruption in fish. Currently, she focuses on science communication related to chemicals in food contact materials.
Jane is the managing director of the charitable Food Packaging Forum Foundation and lives with her family in Zurich.
Karim
Karim has a background in biochemistry and earned a PhD in Philosophy of Science from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) in 2011. Since 1999, Karim has been a member of the first Swiss improv group, Eidgenössisches Improvisationstheater (EIT). In addition to his extensive experience as an improv actor and teacher, he is also an accomplished public speaker and academic instructor who is well acquainted with scientific research and the workings of scientific institutions.
His academic work was supported by a Branco Weiss – Society in Science Fellowship.
