Presenting science to non-expert audiences (in English)

Id	HK_Presenting_HS24_EN
Date	23.10.2024 - 04.11.2024
Duration	2 modules of 240 minutes each on different days. The date for the second module will be announced soon.
Appointments	23.10.2024, 09:30 - 14:30 04.11.2024, 09:30 - 14:30
Registration period	Start registration period: 02.09.2024 End of registration period: 23.09.2024
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Course administration	Hochschulkommunikation,? ()
Lecturer	Kern,?Magda
Available Places	0
Total Places	12
Price	Free of charge
Location	ETH Zurich, Centre
Participants	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.
Content	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
Learning objectives	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.
Language	English
Letter of Motivation	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.
Reference	Please only register for the course if you really intend to participate; otherwise, you will deprive someone else of a place.