Science in a Flash: How to give a successful flash talk

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology invites you to attend a free webinar on 12th March, 7pm GMT, UK (2pm EST, USA).

Effective communication skills are critical to your success as a scientist. We often have only a few minutes, or a few sentences, to impress employers, influence granting agencies, or provide a quote to journalists. So, what if we gave you one figure, three minutes, and a microphone to describe your research – could you do it?

Learn tips and tricks for giving a fast, informal presentation in this webinar.

Register at: https://www.asbmb.org/career-resources/webinars/science-in-a-flash-how-to-give-a-successful-flash

JoVE: Film your Research contest

JoVE creates and publishes videos that increase productivity in scientific research and learning. We subscribe to various sections of it that you can access through Birkbeck's elibrary.  

JoVE are holding a 'Film your Research' contest in an effort to get scientists connected with

the concept of “visual science” by making a 2-minute video featuring yourself or a lab member performing a scientific experiment/technique in the lab or in the field. There are four cash prizes available. 

All applicants must currently be pursuing scientific research in an academic institution and fit the following criteria:

• Undergraduate student pursuing scientific research
• Graduate student (M.S./Ph.D.) pursuing scientific research
• Post-doctoral researcher
• Scientist who has received his/her highest degree within the last ten years and currently pursuing research (e.g. research professors, research associates, lab managers, etc.)

For more information and to apply visit the JoVE 'Film your Research' contest.

Top Ten Trends Driving Science from ACS Axial

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Axial team has written a report: Top Ten Trends Driving Science which is an introduction to 10 of the biggest ideas affecting scientists today. Have a read and see if you agree with them...