In this webinar, three professionals from academia share best practices on presenting your science virtually whether it is for the class, college symposiums, or virtual conferences.
Panelists include:
Mario Banuelos, PhD - Assistant Professor of Mathematics, California State University, Fresno
Ariana Eily, PhD - Postdoctoral Associate, Duke University Initiative for Science and Society
Evan Reynolds, PhD - Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Campbell University
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:21 Panelist introductions
5:12 Mario Bañuelos, PhD, dealing with an online audience
10:34 Evan Reynolds, PhD, preparing an elevator pitch
15:46 Ariana Eily, PhD, effective science communication
23:35 Tips to stay focused during live presentations with distractions in background?
25:56 How do you make sure people understand your presentation without visual cue from an in-person presentation?
27:00 What are examples of less-than-ideal presentations?
32:00 How to tailor presentation to different audiences?
34:44 Advice for math presentations?
36:20 Are there things you do in an in-person presentation that you should avoid in an online presentation?
39:27 Advice on setting up your background
42:05 What is the best software to use for your presentation?
43:22 Examples of using effective science communication with family members
45:32 How do you know what words are better for you presentation to be more mindful with your audience?
47:46 Do you think incorporating a short video can help to connect with audience in a more interactive way?
49:21 When prompting students with questions to gauge their understanding of the subject, should you focus on group questions or individual-based questions to audience?
50:01 When using less jargon, do you worry that experts in your field will take you less seriously?
51:06 How do you deal with the awkward silence when no one asks questions?
52:49 Conclusion