Research Support Activities

To support researchers in developing their English presentation skills, the Office of Research and Innovation will host an Academic Presentations Workshop. A lecturer from Nature Research Academies will discuss strategies for giving effective slide and poster presentations. The workshop will also include activities for attendees to improve and practice their own presentations.

Workshops will be held at both Ookayama and Suzukakedai campuses. Content will be the same on both days.

• Ookayama Campus: Thursday, February 13, 9:30-17:00 (Doors open at 9:00)
  West Bldg. 9, Floor 2, Collaboration Room
• Suzukakedai Campus: Friday, February 14, 9:30-17:00 (Doors opens at 9:00)
  R2 Bldg., Floor 1, Open Communication Space

1. Importance of conferences
   • Choosing the right conference
   • Presenting before publication
   • Presenting after publication
   • Group Activity
2. Poster presentations
   • Benefits of posters
   • Making clear posters
   • Poster presentation strategies
   • Group Activity
3. Slide presentations
   • Importance of a story in slide presentations
   • Preparing clear slides
   • PowerPoint advice and tips
   • Individual Activity
4. Professional presentation skills
   • Importance of presenting with confidence
   • Non-verbal strategies - Verbal strategies
   • Effective Q&A sessions
5. Presentation activity

For the detailed agenda, see 1-Day Academic Presentations Workshop Agenda

English

30 people per day

Faculty and staff members, researchers, and students at Tokyo Tech

Attendees will be requested to:

1. Attend the full agenda.
2. Come with three prepared slides: an introduction slide, a figure/data slide, and a conclusion slide.
3. Bring the slides on a laptop computer for use in activities.

After carefully reading the objectives of the workshop, complete and submit the application form on the following web page.

Applications closed.

Friday, January 17, 2020

The Office of Research and Innovation will screen applications received before the deadline and select applicants to attend the workshop. Priority will be given to applicants who plan to present at international conferences in the near future, early-career researchers, and applicants with responsibilities in instructing other Tokyo Tech members on presentation. All applicants will be contacted when selections have been made.