COMMUNICATION COACHING PROGRAM
Level Up Your Science Communication Skills
Presented by Sigma Xi, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Life Sciences Communication and Burroughs Wellcome Fund.
Pre-Conference Coaching Webinars
Sigma Xi presents a fantastic opportunity to professional scientists and students: Present your research and ideas to a wide variety of peers! What do you want those audiences to be talking about after they see and hear your talk? To improve the chances of your presentation being excitedly talked about, tune into a pair of live webinars to take your science communications to the next level, regardless of where that level is now.
Tell A Story. Maybe Use Jargon.
October 1, 2019, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
This webinar will provide tips on how to craft captivating research stories using words that your particular audience finds memorable. Always put audiences first and relay information to them in a form that is easy to remember. Equally important is to use words that your audience finds familiar so that they can repeat your story accurately to others. Learn how to better tell your research story so your audience helps your ideas nurture and grow.
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Visuals for Memorable Talks
October 8, 2019, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
This webinar will discuss tips to make slides an easier-to-follow accompaniment to your presentation. Putting audiences first means designing and showing slides that tell viewers where to look without saying out loud where to look. The ease of digital tools to make slides means that bad slides are really easy to produce. But just because a visual option is possible does not mean it is a good idea. Learn how to guide audiences through a visual talk including data graphs.
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(Limited space available! Higher priority will be given to those who are registered for the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference November 14–17, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin, as well as Sigma Xi members, affiliates, and explorers.)
Included in Registration for the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference
Pre-Presentation Advice
November 15, 2019
Presenting a talk or poster at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference? Get just-in-time advice on how to refine your specific presentation.
Oral Presentations: 10:00–11:00 a.m. and 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Poster Presentations: 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Workshop: Principles of Slides-Based Talks
November 16, 2019, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
After a two-hour session on conscious word choice, narrative structure, and slide design, receive live critique of slide decks from attendees. Volunteer your deck for some immediately actionable improvements or see from others’ examples what might work for your talks.
The Sigma Xi conference will be held at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin.