Presentation techniques for scientists
Overview
In this 1.5-day interactive workshop we provide knowledge and strategies to communicate research effectively, both orally and visually, to make a lasting impression on a variety of audiences. The workshop is highly interactive, with exercises and the opportunity to present.
Content
The workshop will cover all steps required to create, design and deliver a coherent, concise and compelling presentation, including:
1. Narrative
Planning, framing and structuring compelling scientific stories:
• Understanding and adapting to the audience
• Framing scientific stories
• Story techniques and narrative tools
2. Design
Techniques for visual storytelling:
• Look and feel
• Color and typography
• Form and space
• Information hierarchy and layout
• Graphic design
3. Delivery
Techniques for an engaging and confident delivery:
• Public speaking anxiety
• Connecting with your audience
• Presenter’s role and authenticity
• Verbal and non-verbal communications
• Practicing delivery in front of a live audience
4. Stage
An opportunity to practice in front of a live audience:
• Feedback from the other workshop participants and the course leaders
• Recorded version of your own presentation
Course design
Lectures, exercises, discussions and instructor feedback
Target audience
This workshop is open to anyone at Lund Stem Cell Center interested in learning how to plan and deliver compelling presentations. Priority is given to PhD students, postdocs, and staff scientists.
Course leaders
Dan Csontos, CEO, Editorial Director at Elevate Scientific
Nellie Linander, Training Product Manager at Elevate Scientific
Course fee
- The workshop is free of charge for members of the Research School in Stem Cell Biology. Read more about membership here.
WHEN AND WHERE?
September 21-22, 2020 (1.5 days)
Application
Application deadline: August 31, 2020.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application via email within one week after the application deadline.
Contact
Christine Karlsson
Executive director Research School in Stem Cell Biology
Christine [dot] Karlsson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Christine[dot]Karlsson[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se)