Research Is Only Half the Story: How to Deliver Results with Impact

Presented by Dr. Bryony DuPont, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University.

April 17, 2020

 At PMEC, we are committed to doing good research and writing papers to disseminate that research to the larger community. But what about the potential impact of how you present—or how you fail to present—that good research at conferences, defenses, and other public speaking engagements? Attend this interactive webinar to learn the necessary skills to make your presentations informative, engaging, memorable, and fun!  Dr. DuPont (who is also a trained stage actor) will be your virtual guide. She will cover foundational elements such as choosing your tone and timing, how to create a slide deck that keeps your audience’s attention, and the physicality and voice skills that will establish you as a confident, approachable public speaker. Specific topics include:

• Clarifying the goals of presenting your work
• Generating slides that tell an effective story
• Best practices for slide content
• Delivery, your physical presence, and your voice
• How to handle the dreaded Q&A