Among the courses taught by the center is an improvisationalacting class that teaches scientists ways of communicating their thoughts clearly to others.
Mr. Grupper (pronounced "grouper") is sufficiently in demand (he also records audio books) that he really doesn't need a day job, but he's got one: He's the founder and sole proprietor of Act Professional, a consulting firm that uses acting and improvisational techniques to help businesspeople get better at making presentations and get better at presenting themselves.