Creating Powerful Research Presentations
Most of us do not give presentations just for the fun of it. We give them for a reason. For example, to explain new research findings or as part of a job interview. Regardless of the topic, every presentation has a message, an audience, and a desired outcome/goal. And if we want to deliver presentations that get our audience’s attention and keep it, we have to think about a presentation as a strategic opportunity to communicate our work.
In this workshop, we will use journalism, public relations, and marketing techniques and principles to explore strategic research communication in the context of presentations. Damiano Group, LLC – a woman and Ph.D. scientist–owned scientific communications consulting practice – will offer private coaching and deliver a custom virtual workshop focused on practical skills for careers in science communication, science and healthcare marketing, business, and commercialization. Specifically, the workshop will focus on how to create powerful presentations. The ability to create powerful presentations, i.e., those that are tailored to the audience, are memorable, and inspire them to act toward a desired outcome, is an essential skill not only for science marketers and communicators, but for all researchers. Additionally, for myCHOICE trainees interested in these careers, this programming will bring awareness of the skills that will help create a competitive advantage in the job search.
This workshop will include a one–hour seminar. Up to four participants can also sign up to work alongside the seminars for private coaching. These consultations will be given in four 30-minute virtual coaching sessions (2 hour total). Signups for coaching are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dates & Location
Dates: Tuesday, May 16th, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Course Cap: Unlimited for seminar-only; 4 for those who will participate in personal consultations
Course Fee: $10 for seminar-only; $25 for those who will also participate in personal consultations
Workshop Instructor
Marina Damiano, PhD
Owner, Damiano Group Scientific Communications
Marina Damiano is the owner of Damiano Group, a scientific communications consulting practice that provides scientific writing, public relations, and communications strategy services, workshops, and coaching to individuals and organizations in science, medical technology, healthcare, and academia.
Her work and philosophy are influenced by her diverse experiences as a scientist developing nanoparticles to treat cancer, a scientific communications specialist spreading the word about science and healthcare companies, and now as an entrepreneur building and sustaining her own business. She is also past president of the Chicago chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). Marina’s educational background includes B.S. and B.A. degrees in Chemistry and German from DePaul University and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northwestern University.
About Damiano Group Scientific Communications
We speak the languages of science and business. With our advanced scientific training and public relations and marketing communications experience, Damiano Group bridges the gap between the laboratory and the board room to help our clients achieve their communications and operational objectives and goals. Our area of expertise is clear, concise, and compelling communication of scientific and technical information to different audiences. We excel at helping our clients articulate the value that their product, service, or research provides to their stakeholders.