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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Postdocs, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Interested in improving your research communication skills? Attend the workshop series below to learn how to create and deliver a compelling short-form research talk. Then, hone your skills by participating in the MIT Research Slam! This
spring will mark the fourth annual Institute-wide<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong>Research Slam Competition, featuring postdocs and PhD students. Each participant will present their research and its significance in just
3 minutes — <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">for a chance to win prizes</span></strong>! The communication skills you learn will pay off in your job search and networking—plus you'll have a great video to feature (see past
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mitresearchslam2176/videos?lor=9&utm_source=mass_mailer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=uni_targeted_emails" target="_blank">
Research Slam videos</a>). <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The workshops below will help you prepare, and are open to all PhD students and postdocs interested in improving their communication skills (register using the link):<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsyKQ-ipKHmEEPIpWvIPaAhWr9kQRQKjmg6mUK9ykJIio8Qw/viewform?lor=10">Workshop 1:<span style="font-weight:normal">
</span>Creating a Compelling 3-Minute Talk </a></b> (Wed, Feb 14th, 3:30-5pm, by Zoom)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This interactive workshop will help you develop key skills to prepare your own talk, such as distilling your central message, building it into an engaging story, and crafting a visually appealing slide.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsyKQ-ipKHmEEPIpWvIPaAhWr9kQRQKjmg6mUK9ykJIio8Qw/viewform?lor=10">Workshop 2: Deliver to Win - How to Present Your 3-Minute Talk Effectively</a>
</b>(Wed, Feb 21st, 3:30-5pm, by Zoom)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This hands-on workshop will help you build confidence as a presenter and will equip you with life-long tools for delivering your ideas eloquently, engagingly, and effectively.
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Visit the <b><a href="https://researchslam.mit.edu/">Research Slam website</a></b> for additional information on the competition format, resources, past videos and recaps. The video submission deadline is March 11, and finalists will be featured in the live
showcase on April 17, 2024. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Simona<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#A31F34">Simona Rosu, Ph.D</span></b>.<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666;background:white">
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</span></i><i>Senior Assistant Director, <span style="color:#A31F34"><a href="https://capd.mit.edu/channels/postdocs/"><span style="color:#A31F34">MIT Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development</span></a></span></i><i><span style="color:#A31F34"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">MIT Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) <b>|</b> Bldg. <span style="color:#A31F34"><a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E17" target="_blank"><span style="color:#A31F34">E17-294</span></a></span> <i>
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Pronouns: she, her, and hers <br>
</i><b>CAPD is here to help – online or on-campus.</b><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Postdocs - Schedule virtual or in-person appointments through <span style="color:#A31F34"><a href="https://app.joinhandshake.com/appointments/new" target="_blank"><span style="color:#A31F34">Handshake</span></a></span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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