Presentation Skills Workshop
Speaker: Bogna Anna Drozdowska and Zacharie Potvin-Jutras
Time: August 6 4-5 pm EDT
In the first part of this workshop, we will provide tips on how to effectively communicate your research through poster and oral presentations. In the second part, students will have an opportunity to present their own research and receive feedback from peers.
Learning objectives:
Understand what makes for an eye-catching and clear poster
Learn how to design slides that help engage your audience and support understanding of key points
Gain tips for delivering a cohesive, memorable talk that holds your audience's attention throughout
Practice appraising others' presentations as a means to improve your own skills
Bios:
Dr. Drozdowska:
Since obtaining a master's degrees in Psychology and Brain Injury Rehabilitation, most of Dr. Drozdowska’s work and training has centred on clinical research into cerebrovascular disease, with a specific focus on vascular cognitive impairment. This topic was also at the heart of her PhD, which she completed at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. After spending several years in the UK, she moved to Canada and joined the Clinical Neurosciences Department at the University of Calgary as a Postdoctoral Associate. Her current role involves working on studies utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research methods. While our lab's projects - observational studies, clinical trials, and systematic reviews - seek to answer various research questions, they share a common goal to contribute to improving healthcare and, in turn, outcomes for people living with cerebrovascular disease.
Zacharie Potvin-Jutras:
Zacharie completed his undergraduate studies in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology at Concordia University. Driven by a passion for research and brain health, he fast-tracked from a Master's degree to a PhD in Physics at Concordia University, under the supervision of Dr. Claudine Gauthier. Their lab focuses on implementing advanced quantitative MRI techniques to identify early biomarkers for various diseases and aging. His research emphasises the critical role of physical activity and exercise interventions in improving vascular brain health in aging.
VAST Summer Program:
The VAST Summer Program encompasses a series of workshops and seminars targeted to undergraduate trainees in the field of VCI to help with overall VCI knowledge, research skills, and networking. While targeted to undergraduates, all are welcome to attend. This series is coordinated by our VAST Trainee Curriculum Committee members. We'd encourage everyone to invite trainees in their labs. Sessions are organized biweekly for Tuesdays beginning at 4pm eastern time / 2pm mountain time / 1pm pacific time. The series will finish with our annual Summer Student Symposium at the end of August (date TBD but save Aug 20 at 12-3pm eastern in your calendar)! All trainees who attend at least 4 of the sessions, as well as the symposium, will be awarded a certificate of completion. All trainees are welcome to sign up and attend the program.