Some Useful Resources

NEW: Here is a link to iTunesU from Charles Banks!

The iTunesU provides lectures/courses for download from many universities for free (and you can save the mp4 files to the hard drive and listen/watch when offline for example on an iPod etc).

http://www.apple.com/education/itunesu_mobilelearning/itunesu.html

To download files you will need to have iTunes (for mac and PC) on your computer which can be downloaded free at: http://www.apple.com/downloads/

Note: You Tube also has an University section!

Workshops & Seminars for Researchers: The School of Medicine Office of Professional Development and Faculty Affairs has organized a “clearing house” of all research workshops, seminars, conference, courses and symposia events presented by various departments on the KUMC campus and relevant to our faculty and staff. At the end of this list there are several links to relevant events in the Kansas City and Lawrence areas. http://www.kumc.edu/som/facdev/researchers

Presentation Skills: "Art of Speaking Science" by Lisa B Marshall, one hour, online presentation (streamed audio with slides)

"Presentation Skills" Printable brochure from the American Library Association Library Instruction Round Table Research Committee

Tips and tricks- filling a shape with a photo in PowerPoint - Dave Paradi, "Think Outside the Slide"

Effective Presentations in Science Settings - Jeff Radel (KUMC) BioGraphics Course Materials (PHSL896)

Turning Your Good Science into an Effective Presentation - Jeff Radel (KUMC) Slide handout from Feb 21st, 2008 Stowers Presentation.

Mastering your Ph.D.: Giving a Great Presentation (from the series published in Science magazine, other topics below) "Speaking in front of a group of people doesn't have to be an unnerving experience."

Poster Presentation Advice:

North Carolina State University materials

Quick Reference from North Carolina State website

Do's and Don'ts of Poster Presentation, Biophysical Journal, Dec 1996

Writing And Presenting Your Thesis Or Dissertation (eBook) by S Joseph Levine

and website version with additional links and resources. by S Joseph Levine

Description: A down-to-earth guide created to assist the graduate student who is about to begin writing a a thesis or dissertation as the final requirement in his/her graduate degree program. Provides many helpful ideas on crafting, implementing and defending a thesis or dissertation. It is based on the author's years of advising graduate students so that the task of successfully completing a thesis or dissertation can be empowering and enjoyable. (Hard copy is also available - Lulu #91477)

Writing for Publication by Paul Casella, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Consultant

1 1/2 hour presentation, online video stream

  

Top 10 Things You Can Do To Write and Effective Grant Application (PDF handout) by Paul Casella, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Consultant

Workshop on Grant Writing for Academic Success (PowerPoint Slides) by Paul Casella, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Consultant

Science Magazine's Career Development Series Excellent "Mastering your Ph.D." Series published in Science and available as mongraphs on line.

    Some topics available are below, but there always new ones!  Check them out, but clicking on the link above.  

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Countdown to Your Thesis Defence
23 November 2007
To start writing your thesis, assess what you've done, plan the last experiments, and set aside time to write.  

Starting Off on the Right Foot
26 October 2007
For scientists in grad school, getting into good habits early is key to starting a new term off right.

Getting the Most Out of Progress Reviews
28 September 2007
Here are some tips and tricks for coming away from a progress review with the answers you need and a realistic action plan.

Mentors, Leadership, and Community
31 August 2007
Finding a mentor is an important step in your scientific career, but what qualities do you look for and whom should you ask?

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Relating to Your Co-Workers' Personality Types
20 July 2007
Acknowledging that other people think and operate differently than you do--and learning how to relate to them effectively--will make your lab life more productive.

Strength in Numbers
29 June 2007
Take advantage of the experience and creativity of others by asking them to try on the "six thinking hats," an experiment in parallel thinking.

Celebrate Your Success
25 May 2007
Unlike sports, science doesn't have a tradition of celebrating success. But the occasional party can provide a needed breather, some time for reflection, and a morale boost for the lab.

Science Papers that Shine
13 April 2007
Part of being a good scientist is being able to write up your results in clear and simple terms.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Making the Most of a Conference
23 March 2007
Here's how to make the most of your first scientific sojourn.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Dealing With Setbacks
16 February 2007
Stuff happens in science, sometimes it's bad stuff, and you can't just reset and start over. Here's how to pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and move on.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Group Dynamics
19 January 2007
From start-up group to empire, your Ph.D. experience will depend in part on what type of research group you end up in.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Setting Goals for Success
15 December 2006
Committing concrete goals to paper will help you avoid feeling overwhelmed by the tasks ahead and frustrated by your lack of progress.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Running in Place
10 November 2006
You're running as fast as you can. Why aren't you getting anywhere? Our newest columnists provide some traction.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Giving a Great Presentation
20 October 2006
Speaking in front of a group of people, our newest columnists write, doesn't have to be an unnerving experience.