Research Design and Communication Workshop Series
RDC Workshop Series
Embark on a journey of scientific discovery and effective communication
Designed for both aspiring researchers and seasoned scientists, this series delves into the intricacies of performing impactful research and conveying its significance to diverse audiences. Uncover the art of formulating research questions, designing rigorous methodologies, and interpreting results with precision. Simultaneously, master the art of clear and compelling science communication, honing skills in crafting engaging narratives, designing visual aids, and delivering presentations that resonate. Our workshop series provides a dynamic platform to cultivate expertise in research design and the art of sharing scientific insights.
The series is designed for students, staff, and postdocs within the CSB.
Each workshop consists of tutorial videos and an interactive discussion with Center faculty on a given topic.
Navigating Research in Synthetic Biology
Instructor: Ashty Karim
Friday, October 13th, 2023: 2:00-3:00pm, Evanston
Identifying grand challenges in synthetic biology, research forecasting, effective ways of reading literature, and coming up with research ideas
The Project Phase of Research: Design, Build, Test, Learn
Instructors: Ludmila Aristilde and Niall Mangan
Friday, December 8th, 2023: 2:00-3:00pm, Evanston
Implementing hypothesis-driven experimental design. Understanding data collection, statistical significance, data interpretation, reproducibility, using models, and reformulating hypotheses
Effective Data Visualization
Instructors: Yogesh Goyal & Ashty Karim
Friday, February 16th, 2024: 2:00-3:00pm, Chicago Campus
Constructing high-impact figures from collected data
Managing the Research Process: From Project to Publish
Instructors: Neha Kamat & Linda Broadbelt
Friday, April 19th, 2024: 2:00-3:00pm, Evanston
Transitioning from exploratory research to framing a manuscript, curating data for publication, project management, collaboration, and authorship
Sharing Knowledge: Presentations & Networking
Instructor: Joshua Leonard
Friday, June 28th, 2024: 2:00-3:00pm, Chicago Campus
Developing presentations for scientific audiences, elevator pitches for short interactions, and best practices for networking at conferences