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Improve your science communication: How to simply explain your research Abstract Being able to explain what you do quickly and convincingly is important, and it’s not easy. Presenting a poster at a conference. Explaining to a program officer why your research is worthwhile. Taking to a newspaper reporter to make sure they get the story right. All of these are key situations that the real world requires of you. This workshop will help you sharpen your skills at taking a complex idea and distilling it down to just a few thoughts. We’ll compare the kind of abstract published in a scientific journal to a three-sentence “elevator speech” that uses plain language to get across your most important thoughts. Bring an abstract or summary of a paper you are working on right now, or one you have worked on recently. The seminar will include two writing exercises. You will come away with a simple way to explain your research. Biography This Event is For: Graduate • Undergraduate • Faculty • Post-Docs |