ASM Presentation Institute 
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Institute Overview
The ASM seeks applications from early doctoral graduate students and masters-level graduate students for the 2010 ASM Presentation Institute on May 22 - 23 in San Diego, California.
Goal
The goal of this two day workshop is to develop the skills needed to make a successful presentation at a scientific meeting and interact in a professional manner with colleagues. Emphasis will be on 3- and 10-minute oral presentations.
Learning Outcomes
- Able to professionally introduce self in one-on-one and small group interactions that occur in a variety of situations at a national meeting.
- Able to make an oral presentation in ones scientific area
- Able to provide a good title for an abstract
- Understand essentials of writing a good abstract
- Understand essential of preparing a good poster
- Understand ethical issues about authorship, presentations at multiple meetings
- Understand professional dress, language, and behavior
Training Format
Two day program with didactic training, small and individual group work, and pre-assignments.
Affirmation and Acceptance
Upon acceptance into the Institute, participants will be required to:
- Pay the registration fee and make their own housing and travel arrangements. (refer to section on housing and registration)
- Prepare a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation of research activities
- Prepare an abstract and title (submit 1 month prior to the Institute)
- Stay the entire duration of the Institute
- Bring a laptop computer to use during the Institute
- Participate in a follow-up survey to assess program
Sponsorship and Credentials
The ASM Presentation Skills Institute is sponsored by the ASM Committee on Minority Education. The ASM Education Board is a recipient of the 2000 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education. The Board was recognized by President Clinton for its contribution to graduate education.
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