Presenting science to non-expert audiences (in English)

• 14.05.2024, 09:30 - 14:30

• 28.05.2024, 09:30 - 14:30

• Hochschulkommunikation,   ()
• Holzheimer, Judith  ()

• Kern, Magda

• Doctoral students
• Postdocs
• Senior Scientists
• Professors

of ETH Zurich, PSI, Empa, WSL and Eawag.

We will allocate 12 places to the applicants with the most convincing letters of motivation.

Participants learn how to present their scientific topics to non-expert audiences in formats such as TED, FameLab, IdeasLab (WEF), or Falling Walls.

Module 1:

• Presentation skills (stage movement, body language, gesticulation)
• Stress management
• Voice, diction, and breathing
• Structure of an engaging presentation
• Dos and Dont's when using PP slides
• Improvisation and answering unexpected questions
• Present science to non-expert audiences

Module 2:

• Each participant presents one speech (with PP/ plus impro presentation)
• Individual feedback

Participants learn how to present their scientific topics to non-expert audiences in formats such as TED, FameLab, IdeasLab (WEF), or Falling Walls. The course covers the basics of public speaking skills and is dedicated to participants without or with little public speaking experience. Participants will gain the skills needed to deliver engaging and professional speeches, lectures, and presentations.

English

When registering, please enter the entire text of your motivation letter in the text field "Letter of motivation" under "Application details". Longer texts can also be entered there! A link to a video can also be listed as an option.

Please answer the following questions in your letter of motivation:

• Why do you want to take this class?
• Why do you think it is important for researchers to be able to present their work to the public?
• What’s something from your field of research that you would like to present?
• How would you use the skills learned in the course?

We will allocate 12 places to the applicants with the most convincing letters of motivation.

Please only register for the course if you really intend to participate; otherwise, you will deprive someone else of a place.