Scientist
Imaging, epidemiology, and translational data work.
Creative science communicator • performer • educator
Scientist, improviser, and teacher building ideas that connect with people.
Ben Rush brings together radiology data science, science communication, comedy, and facilitation to help audiences think clearly, collaborate bravely, and stay curious.
By day, Ben is a data scientist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison working in radiology and medical imaging. By night, he teaches improv, leads Amalgam Improv, and builds playful experiences that make complex ideas feel human.
Improviser
Longform performance, ensemble-building, and creative risk-taking.
Educator
Workshops that help teams communicate with more confidence and warmth.
Communicator
Podcasting, public speaking, and science stories that resonate.
Explore the site
The many flavors of Ben Rush.
Jump into the area that best matches what brought you here—research collaboration, workshops, performance, or the broader story behind it all.
Origin story
Personal Story
How science, curiosity, humor, and teaching began to overlap.
Research & data
Science
Imaging informatics, publications, projects, and collaborative work.
Performance & play
Improv
Shows, training, and the creative practice that informs everything else.
Stories & audio
Podcasting
Projects that turn curiosity and conversation into engaging listening.
Bring Ben in
Workshops
Interactive sessions on science communication, teamwork, improv, and AI.
Experience
CV
Credentials, appointments, teaching, and downloadable materials.