HAPPENING NOW - Strategic Science Communication: Mastering the Art of Presenting to a Lay Audience

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:23:18 -0400

Calling all graduate students!

GEARS and GSPD presents a workshop to hone your presentation skills:

Presenting Your Research Poster to an Interdisciplinary Audience

Are you presenting a poster at the upcoming GEARS Research Symposium or an interdisciplinary conference? Join us for a practical workshop designed to help you communicate your research effectively to a broad audience.

A chance to win a raffle for $25 by attending the event! Two winners will be selected at the end of the event.

Date: 03/26/2026
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: UC 310

Why This Workshop Matters

Unlike traditional academic conferences, GEARS brings together researchers and high level university officials from diverse fields. Most visitors to your poster won't share your specialized background, making it essential to communicate your work in accessible, engaging ways that resonate across disciplines.

What You Will Learn

Strategies for explaining complex concepts to non-specialist audiences.

How to identify and communicate the broader significance of your research.

Techniques for adapting your message on the fly based on your audience.

How to read your poster visitor and engage them effectively.

Tips for handling questions from outside your field.

RSVP your attendance on this link and add to your calendar.

Snacks will be provided with desserts! Come, there is enough for you all!

This event is a collaboration between the Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Development (GSPD) team and the Graduate Experiences, Achievements, and Research Successes (GEARS) committee of the Graduate Student Association (GSA).