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Presentation Skills
'PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS' WORKSHOP Monday, June 29, 2009 5:30pm-9:00pm REGISTRATION CLOSED
Scientists, engineers and other technically trained professionals face the daunting task of needing to present complex information to their peers and non-experts in business settings. This practical, interactive workshop will help you improve your technical presentation skills at job interviews, board meetings, group meetings, conferences, and investor pitches. It will help you feel more confident, target your audience, and achieve your goals. You will come away with:
Whether you need to present your science internally to another department, are trying to get a job, or are seeking funding for your company, this workshop will help you improve your prospects. Those who should attend include: scientists, engineers, managers, CEO's, entrepreneurs, job seekers, academics, and those seeking to advance their careers. REGISTRATION CLOSED
(Corner of Main St. and Memorial Drive., Near Kendall Square T stop).
5:30-6:00pm Registration, Networking and Refreshments 6:00-8:45pm Interactive, participatory Workshop 8:45-9:00pm Networking and Refreshments Gwen Acton Ph.D. is President of Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology (WEST), and CEO and founder of Vivo Group, a strategic consulting firm specializing in improving the productivity and innovation of scientists and other highly trained knowledge workers. Prior to this, Dr. Acton ran the operations of the Functional Genomics Program at the Whitehead Institute/M.I.T. Center for Genome Research for five years. She also served as a faculty member at Harvard University in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Dr. Acton received a doctorate in molecular biology and genetics from M.I.T. in 1991. Dr. Acton was a freelance journalist for the Associated Press, is an experienced public speaker, and is the author the book The Bluffers Guide to Genetics recently published by Oval Press.
Pre-registration for this workshop ends Friday, June 26 at 6pm. No on-site registration is available. REGISTRATION CLOSED
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