Preparation Strategies for Science Writing: Visual Communication (8.2.17)

Seating is limited to 20 and registration is REQUIRED. Preference will be given to Quad-based postdocs.

Featured Speaker: Leslie Ann Roldan, PhD Lecturer II, MIT

Description: Figures and tables tell the “story” of your research, ultimately helping convince your audience of your findings and the quality of your data. Although such visual aids are the backbone of professional communication, the design will differ whether the aid is used in written or oral communication. This interactive workshop will cover the basics of visual design and tips for tailoring your figures and tables to specific genres.
Lunch will be provided.

Please email (lroldan@mit.edu) 2-3 illustrations you are working on, preferably with a full
title and legend, using the the subject line: "HMS workshop, 8/2".
The deadline for this assignment is: Friday, 7/28.

Speaker’s Background: Lecturer in MIT’s Writing Across the Curriculum Program since 2005, primarily teaching in the Biology Department (7.02, 7.18), Biological Engineering (20.109), and Chemistry (5.36). BA in English (Stanford); PhD in Biology (MIT).