Public Speaking
Have you ever been to an oral presentation that dealt with interesting science but could not pay attention? Check out this handout to learn about successful presentation: http://math.uaa.alaska.edu/~afkjm/cs470/handouts/presentation.pdf
As a researcher and scientist, you may find presenting your work to be one of the more challenging parts of your job. You can take comfort, however, from knowing that you can develop your public speaking skills over time with practice and experience. Learn more here: https://awis.org/resource/master-next-speaking-presentation/
A good story can make or break a presentation, article, or conversation. But why is that? Buffer co-founder Leo Widrich shares the science of why storytelling is so uniquely powerful: https://lifehacker.com/the-science-of-storytelling-why-telling-a-story-is-the-5965703
Here are some truths about transmitting knowledge and influencing others outside your field. Key strategies for thinking and speaking “mind over mouth”: https://medhealthoutlook.com/getting-your-message-across-strategies-for-conveying-technical-and-complex-information/
Free access to the online course here: https://fear.partnersincommunicationinc.com/quest/conquer_your_fear_of_speaking_4250.html. Learn how to be a more comfortable and confident speaker with supportive Master Coach Laurie Schloff.
Popping the Science Bubble is a science seminar series featuring research from graduate students and postdocs in UC Berkeley and nearby Bay Area institutions. By organizing monthly lectures on different topics in science, we aim to share new research findings with the wider community, communicate the value of science and basic research to the general public, and create constructive discourse surrounding science issues. All are welcome!