On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Kevin Doxzen who received his PhD from the lab of Jennifer Doudna at UC Berkeley. Under Jennifer’s guidance, Kevin explored the structure and function of RNA and DNA binding proteins using x-ray crystallography. Following his PhD Kevin transitioned into his role as science communications specialist at the Innovative Genomics Institute. In this position, Kevin develops educational material and resources for scientists and the general public with the goal of communicating the latest genome engineering technology.
Segment 1: Science Communication [00:00-11:47]
In this first segment, Kevin describes the field of science communication.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
Segment 2: Science Communication Pathways [11:48-21:38]
In segment two, Kevin shares how he entered into the field of science communication.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
Segment 3: Kevin’s Lab Experience [21:39-33:29]
In segment three, Kevin shares about a typical day in the lab from his research experiences.
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On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Stephanie Evergreen, an internationally-recognized data visualization and design expert. She has trained future data nerds worldwide through keynote presentations and workshops, for clients including Time, Adobe, Verizon, Head Start, American Institutes for Research, Rockefeller Foundation, Brookings Institute, and the United Nations. She writes a popular blog on data presentation at StephanieEvergreen.com. Her book, Effective Data Visualization, was published in Spring 2016. Her other book, Presenting Data Effectively: Communicating Your Findings for Maximum Impact, was just published in its second edition in June 2017. Both books hit #1 on Amazon bestseller lists.
Segment 1: What is data visualization? [00:00-12:22]
In this first segment, Stephanie defines data visualization.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
Segment 2: Common Mistakes with Data Viz (and Solutions!) [12:23-22:28]
In segment two, Stephanie shares some common data viz errors and her recommendations for solutions.
Segment 3: Creating a Positive Data Viz Culture [22:29-35:10]
In segment three, Stephanie offers some ideas for how to create a positive organizational culture around data visualization.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
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Bonus Clip [00:00-3:30]: Joanna’s Views on Slide Animations
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On this episode, Katie is joined by Joanna Garner. Dr. Garner is the Executive Director of The Center for Educational Partnerships at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Originally from the United Kingdom, Dr. Garner completed her Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Psychology at the University of Surrey before earning her doctorate in Educational Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University. Her work covers a range of topics pertaining to learning and identity development, particularly in relation to STEM education.
Segment 1: Best Practices for Presentation Slide Design [00:00-15:14]
In this first segment, Joanna shares some best practices to consider when designing presentation slides.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
Segment 2: Do’s and Don’ts of Slide Design [15:15-24:02]
In segment two, Joanna shares some of her top do’s and don’ts of slide design.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
Segment 3: Joanna’s Current Research [24:03-34:08]
In segment three, Joanna discusses some of her current research and favorite resources for effective slide design.
Bonus Clip [00:00-3:30]: Joanna’s Views on Slide Animations
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In this episode from the archives, Dr. Katie Linder, director of the Ecampus Research Unit at Oregon State University, shares strategies to network with other researchers in a range of settings including conferences and social media.
Segment 1: What Do You Want to Network About? [00:00-10:53]
In this first segment, Katie shares some ideas to identity the people, methods, and themes you want to focus on for your networking efforts.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
Segment 2: Networking Opportunities at Conferences [10:54-21:26]
In segment two, Katie discusses some strategies for networking at conferences and in conference online back channels.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
Segment 3: Networking Opportunities on Social Media [21:27-30:59]
In segment three, Katie offers some tips for networking with other researchers online.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
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Bonus Clip #2 [00:00-06:39]: The Four Aces for Projecting Confidence
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Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-02:48]: Tips for Presenting to Non-scientists
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On this episode, Katie is joined by Michael Alley. Holding a master of science in electrical engineering and a master of fine arts in writing, Michael Alley is an associate professor of engineering communication at Penn State. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer, 2013), which has been translated into Japanese and Chinese. Over the past decade, he has taught presentations to scientists and engineers on four continents, in sixteen countries, and at more than 150 institutions. He has presented at Google, MIT, Harvard Medical School, Texas Instruments, Simula Research Laboratory (Norway), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the European Space Organization in the high desert of Chile. Alley’s websites on presentations are top Google listings for the topics of "engineering presentations" and "scientific presentations."
Segment 1: Best Practices for Scientific Presentations [00:00-09:35]
In this first segment, Michael shares some of what he has learned about making effective research presentations.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
Segment 2: Investigations on Confidence in Speaking [09:36-16:25]
In segment two, Michael discusses how researchers can be more confident as presenters.
Segment 3: Rethinking the Way We Use PowerPoint [16:26-30:55]
In segment three, Michael shares some of his thoughts on PowerPoint and best practices for using the tool.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-02:48]: Tips for Presenting to Non-scientists
Bonus Clip #2 [00:00-06:39]: The Four Aces for Projecting Confidence
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