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Highlight: ComSciCon: The Communicating Science Workshop for Graduate Students


Applications are now open for ComSciCon 2017, the 5th annual Communicating Science workshop! Graduate students at U.S. institutions in all fields of science, technology, engineering, health, mathematics, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Acceptance to the workshop is competitive; attendance is free and travel support and lodging will be provided to accepted applicants.

Participants will build the communication skills that scientists and other technical professionals need to express complex ideas to the general public, experts in other fields, and their peers. In additional to panel discussions (on topics such as Media and Journalism, Science Advocacy, and Diversity in Science Communication), ample time is allotted for networking with science communication experts and developing science outreach collaborations with fellow graduate students.

For more information and to apply, please visit the event's website. The application will close on March 1, 2017.

June 8-10, 2017
Cambridge, MA 02142

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Designing and Delivering Scientific Presentations
Gain insight and practice in effective oral communication of scientific results. Learn how to frame and structure a poster or oral presentation to communicate with your intended audience. Utilize visual materials to highlight key concepts and findings. Gain practice in creating and delivering a brief scientific presentation, responding to questions, interacting with an audience, giving and receiving formative feedback.
Dates: March 27, 29 & 31, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Place: BioMed Center, 171 Meeting Street, Room 212
Faculty Trainer: Elena Oancea
Senior Scholar: Valerie Estela
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/xFGsrkNZemGgKhju2

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