Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More 2nd Edition
Author(s): Matt Carter (Author)
Publisher: Academic Press
Publication Date: 11 Dec. 2020
Edition: 2nd
Language: English
Print length: 368 pages
ISBN-10: 0128153776
ISBN-13: 9780128153772
Book Description
Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More, Second Edition, guides scientists of any discipline in the design of compelling science communication. Most scientists never receive formal training in the design, delivery and evaluation of scientific communication, yet these skills are essential for publishing in high-quality journals, soliciting funding, attracting lab personnel, and advancing a career. This clear, readable volume fills that gap, providing visually intensive guidance at every step—from the construction of original figures to the presentation and delivery of those figures in papers, slideshows, posters and websites.
The book provides pragmatic advice on the preparation and delivery of exceptional scientific presentations and demonstrates hundreds of visually striking presentation techniques.
Features clear headings for each section, indicating its message with graphic illustrations
Provides clear and concise explanations of design principles traditionally taught in design or visualization courses
Includes examples of high-quality figures, page layouts, slides, posters and webpages to aid readers in creating their own presentations
Includes numerous “before and after” examples to illustrate the contrast between poor and outstanding presentations
A superior visual guide designed specifically to aid scientists in the creation of compelling tables and figures, slides, posters and website material
About the Author
Matt Carter is an Associate Professor of Biology at Williams College where he teaches courses in neuroscience and physiology. His research program focuses on how the brain regulates food intake and sleep and is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation. In addition to primary scientific publications, he is also the author of Designing Science Presentations (Academic Press). He is a recipient of the Walter Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching from Stanford University and the Nelson Bushnell Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Writing from Williams College.