So much important research happens every single day, but remains a mystery to people who can benefit from it most. Whether it's riddled with jargon, hidden behind paywalls, or not being communicated outside of the lab, my mission is to get the science out to the public.

My name is Peter Jurich and I'm a science communicator and public speaker. Through OPE! Science, I can help you bring your research  into public conversations. I do this through narrative storytelling in writing, on video, and onstage.

I named my business OPE! (Outreach & Public Education for) Science firstly to honor my deep Midwestern roots. (I was raised in Michigan, and live in Wisconsin.) But more importantly, it's just fun to say!

Helping research-driven organizations connect with public audiences through clear, compelling storytelling.

I help science-based organizations tell better stories - whether that’s through accessible writing, dynamic stage presence, or translating technical material into plain language. Take a look at my skills below and let's work together to get your message across!

Clear, engaging writing for public-facing or specialized science communication. I bring empathy and understanding to my interviews and shape stories that resonate.

- Institutional storytelling

- Interviews & profiles

- Articles & features

- Blogs & op-eds

- Photography

Need a high energy and audience engagement for your event, conference, or workshop? I bring humor, clarity, and a deep respect for listeners' time and attention.

- Hosting events or panels discussions

- Engaging research presentations

- Custom stand-up comedy sets

- Q&A's with industry experts

- Well-crafted storytelling

Precision and clarity for high-stakes documents. I turn jargon-heavy or complex material into readable, easily understood content and knowledge bases.

- Internal communication for research teams

- Instructional & procedural documents

- Information architecture & design

- White papers & reports

- Editing services

“Peter is one of the most welcoming and friendly teammates I could have asked for. He led volunteer communications on our Culture Development Team, which enabled our team to take our initiatives to the next level. Not only was he a major contributor, but he always had the right thing to say to break a tense situation or move a project forward. He awed me with his attention to detail, his timely deliverables, and his ability to listen and share impactfully.”
- Jo Greene
Founder, Defyne, LLC

“I have collaborated with Peter to build a user portal for a complex niche application. After learning how to use the application to its full extent, Peter developed a series of eye-catching, insightful and intuitive websites that enables a novice user to learn how to adopt the application for their specific workflow by consulting short tutorial videos and how-to sequences. This content did not exist previously and Peter's expertise was essential to bring this invaluable self-resource to life.”
- Bruno Alicke
Product Owner & Scientist 4, Genentech

“Peter has an incredible ability to engage with people and can immediately create bonds to those around him. His genuine interest in the lives of others, as well as his upbeat personality, never fail to make a great impression on those around him. He always leaves people smiling, whether from a great conversation or a joke he told… All companies and organizations could benefit from having people like Peter on their communications teams or involved in their communications initiatives.”
- Ryan Bower
Senior Communications Specialist, WI DNR

“In working with Peter for the past year, I am impressed by how he used his knack for simplifying information to develop content and create infographics for multiple new software websites, compellingly presenting the final products to the end users. Peter’s quick embrace of automation and tools has improved our documentation process, but what truly sets Peter apart is his collaborative spirit and welcoming demeanor.”
- Tracy Shao
Supervisor and Change Manager, Genentech

“Peter has been instrumental in our buildout of a novel Cloud High Performance Computing platform… His uncanny ability to write clear and easy-to-understand guides has proven to be highly beneficial for our users on the cloud HPC platform. Peter not only collaborates smoothly with the rest of the team, but his willingness to step outside his comfort zone for the sheer improvement of our product's documentation is noteworthy. He would definitely be a highly valuable asset to any technical team!”
- Colin Garvey
Principal Platform Engineer, Genentech