Native science scholars, presentations, posters, montana state university

1. 21 st Century Natives in
Science
Putting Story Back in Science
Jodi Rave – March 27, 2013/Montana State University

2. Make A Point
“Many readers think that science is
generally hard to read because of
the complexity of scientific
concepts and topics. However, this
complexity does not need to result
in difficult communication.” –
Angelika Hofmann

3. Communication
Presentations – Spoken/Verbal
Power Point
Posters

4. Spoken Words
Own your story
Structure, structure, structure
Toastmasters

5. WWW
Opening – State topic: the who, what and why .
Who are Native Science Scholars ?
Transition
What is their role?
Transition
Why are Native Science Scholars important?
Conclusion – Wrap it all together.

6. “Success in the professional
scientific world hinges not on
only good data but also on
good communication.” –
Angelika Hofmann

7. PowerPoint

8. 5 Tips
PowerPoint augments
presentation - it is not the
presentation
Create flow and structure
Read print from back of
Less is more
Distribute handout

10. Posters
Professional look
Informal
Interactive

11. Poster Guidelines
Title
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Conclusion (references,
acknowledgements)

12. Concentrate on main points in
each section
Let illustrations tell story
Vary size and spacing of sections
20% text/40% graphics/40% empty
space
Prepare illustrations, well ahead
Keep exhibits simple
Edit, edit, edit

14. Sources
Five PowerPoint tips
Buffalo’s Fire
Basic Speech Outline
Toastmasters
Scientific Writing and Communication by
Angelika Hofmann

15. Thank You
Questions?
This presentation available at
https://buffalosfire.com