Students learn how to prepare and present team research results as a talk or poster at a scientific conference. This course is geared towards assisting students in presenting completed research at a specific conference. Students learn how to develop a presentation that meets the expectations of the conference organizers, lay out the presentation in a logical manner, and follow the guides for creating a powerful presentation. Guidance and support for giving the presentation is provided. This course helps students emerge themselves in the rich experience of a scientific conference, meet other researchers, visit booths, and form new friendships and collaborations. A final written report on their experience helps congeal their experience into a meaningful whole.
Prerequisites
AST 231 with a grade of “C” or higher
- Submit a proposal for a conference presentation or poster.
- Describe how the presentation or poster fits the theme of the conference.
- Develop the logic for a presentation, poster, or talk.
- Develop a detailed presentation outline.
- Build a presentation that can be given orally or by poster.
- Attend a conference and give a presentation at that conference.