I once wrangled data on everything from bark beetles to bison.

Now, I wrangle science stories, microphones, and the occasional skeptical audience. This is where you can find me teaching, talking, and hosting.

Niki Wilson smiling while hosting a science communication workshop, standing with a microphone in a bright indoor venue
Niki Wilson interviewing a guest on stage during a live science communication event, seated in armchairs with a modern geometric backdrop.
Niki Wilson speaking on a science communication panel with two other guests at a live Jasper event, under a blue-lit stage backdrop
Portrait of Niki Wilson, science communicator, writer, and host, smiling outdoors in natural light.

  • Science Communications Course

    June 17 - 20, 2025 University of Calgary


    Back for round three with the brilliant minds at the University of Calgary—always a pleasure to collaborate with such a sharp, science-savvy crew.

  • Science Communications Undergraduate Course

    July 7 - 25, 2025 Bamfield Marine Science Station


    UPDATE: Unfortunately Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre had to cancel this course. Please check their website for an opportunity to take it next summer.

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    This summer, Dr. Bob Holmes and I are trading lecture halls for tide pools—we’re co-teaching an undergrad course in science communication at Bamfield Marine Station. Expect equal parts salt spray and metaphor.

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  • Fire Documentary

    I’m thrilled to join Rotating Planet as a co-writer on an upcoming documentary exploring the relationship between wildlife and fire. We’ll be filming, interviewing, and crafting the story over the next two summers, with the project set to wrap in Fall 2026. Stay tuned for updates from the field!

    Rotating Planet

  • Jasper Dark Sky Festival

    October 17 - November 2, 2025 Jasper, Ab


    I’m delighted to return as host and science advisor for this year’s Jasper Dark Sky Festival, as it celebrates 15 orbits around the sun. It’s always an honour to help bring the cosmos a little closer—from stargazing to storytelling, and everything in between.

    Jasper Dark Sky Festival

  • Cracking the Fire Code

    April 9, 2025 | 6:30pm Andromeda Coffee, Jasper

    I’m looking forward to hosting fire scientists from across Canada to talk about how they study the relationships between forest and fire..

    Andromeda Coffee

  • CBC Edmonton Interview

    March 13, 2025

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