1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910699073703321

Titolo

Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 [[electronic resource] ] : report together with additional views (to accompany S. 1005) (including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office)

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Washington, D.C.] : , : [U.S. G.P.O.], , [2009]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (59 pages)

Collana

Report / 111th Congress, 1st session, Senate ; ; 111-47

Soggetti

Federal aid to water resources development - United States

Federal aid to water quality management - United States

Water - Purification - United States - Finance

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from title screen (viewed on Aug. 12, 2009).

"July 15, 2009."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910890186303321

Autore

Youknovsky Alexia

Titolo

SELL YOUR RESEARCH : Public Speaking for Scientists / / by Alexia Youknovsky, James Bowers

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

3-031-60887-9

Edizione

[2nd ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (187 pages)

Disciplina

501.4

Soggetti

Physics

Astronomy

Technology - Sociological aspects

Career education

Mathematics

Chemistry

Physics and Astronomy

Science, Technology and Society

Career Skills

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- The SELL method: prepare your presentation -- Know your context: types of presentation -- Define your message -- Establish your plan -- Hook your listeners -- Design your slides -- Create your (additional) supporting materials -- Popularise your science -- Master your non-verbal communication -- Manage your anxiety -- Perfect your performance -- Final pep talk -- The story behind the SEL Method.

Sommario/riassunto

Public speaking is an essential component in the life of a scientist, whatever your level of career. In this book, the authors describe a tried-and-tested technique for preparing a presentation: the SELL method. Following these three simple steps—Skeleton, Envelope, and Life and Logistics—will help you make the most out of any talk. Whether it be a 3-minute pitch or an hour-long plenary session, you will find pages of advice, theory, and practical exercises enabling you



to Sell Your Research with impact. This second edition is enriched with new insights in storytelling, online presenting, and speaking with the media on hot topics. For scientists these days, the work is not done until it is communicated. And now that problem is solved. Solidly researched and immaculately written, Sell Your Research is a goldmine of useful advice. Whether you are brimming with confidence or just setting out, this gem of a guidebook will improve every presentation and nurture every budding science communicator. Dr. Stephen Webster, former Director of Science Communication Unit, Imperial College London Public speaking is one of the most intimidating but crucial tasks in a scientist’s career. This book provides a welcoming, clear, step-by-step guide to improving your presentations at every level. Reading it and following its advice will make your science talks less frightening and more enjoyable. Dr. Laura Helmuth, Editor In Chief, Scientific American.