November 6 - University of Michigan Chemistry Professors Kevin Kubarych and Paul Zimmerman offered tips on crafting and delivering scientific presentations.- Dr. Zimmerman's slides [UM login required]
- Video of example expert presentation – John Cleese "All About the Brain"
- Video about keeping your audience's attention – Richard Wiseman (Quirkology) "Colour Changing Card Trick"
- see if you can figure out the trick before 1:12
- The 9 Kinds of Physics Seminar
- Quirks & Quarks podcast, recommended by Dr. Kubarych as a good example for talking science to a general audience
- Additional resources for designing and delivering presentations (and posters) [UM login required]
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