Students for the Effective Communication of Science (SECS)

President:  Nancy Meyer | Vice-President:  Shaun Murphy | Treasurer:  Charles Ellis

SECS Current (Fall 2009) Schedule | SECS Earlier (Spring 2009) Schedule

Time: Fridays 12:30 PM | Venue: KLB 112

Public speaking is one of the most difficult tasks for a scientist in any position.  Whether in academia or industry, from student to professor, the scientist needs to be an effective communicator of ideas.  This is true not only when giving a seminar, but also when teaching a class or delivering a speech. The MOB students have formed a group called SECS: Students for the Effective Communication of Science, which schedules lunchtime seminars once a week during the Fall and Spring terms to give each student in the program the opportunity to speak in front of a group of fellow students about topics of current interest.  Through questions and discussion in an open seminar setting, participating students can learn how to become better lecturers and public speakers.

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