Scientific Presentations Masterclass

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Martins Zaumanis giving a scientific presentation by a map of the world

SUPERCHARGE YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER BY MASTERING SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION SKILLS

Present your research in a way that explains, inspires and motivates. My Five-S presenting pyramid will show you the step-by-step approach to become a confident presenter.

No talent needed!

Developed by a scientist for scientists.

Overcome stage fright

Get noticed for your research

Expand your scientific network

You are doing important research.

But are you well recognized for your work?

If not, you are holding back your academic career.

Here is how most scientific presentations fail to make an impact:

Boring, bullet-point littered presentations are forgotten the minute they end.

A scientist on a stage with his back to the audience, pointing toward a screen where the word "Outline" is written

Nervousness does not allow the presenters to spread the excitement for the work and connect with the audience.

A desperate researcher afraid of doing a scientific presentation

The presenters believe that adding ever more facts will improve the presentation.

A scientific presentation given by a researcher on a stage next to a screen

You might be doing excellent research. But unless you know how to present it, your are loosing citations to your papers, missing out on collaboration opportunities, and eventually harming your career prospects.

…I’ve developed a blueprint for mastering scientific presentation skills

I will lay out the exact building blocks of a powerful scientific presentation. And I will show you how to learn presenting with ease, regardless whether it is at a conference, workshop, lecture, or thesis defense.

I’ve included it all in the…

Scientific Presentations Masterclass

Marie Curie alumni: Chapter Middle East

Martins’ presentation was terrific and enlightening.

The presentation got the attendees -who were all scientists- extremely curious about how to give an incredible scientific talk.

Marie Curie Alumni Association MiddleEastChapter

Scandinavian Society of Biomaterials

Martins provided valuable insights on how to structure, emphasize, and deliver presentations with confidence and impact. His tips and tricks will undoubtedly help young scientists to improve their presentation skills and succeed in their future endeavors.

The Scandinavian Society for Biomaterials – Young Scientist Forum

Association of Latvian Young Scientists

Martins delivered an informative, inspiring and engaging lecture. Through practical examples, he demonstrated simple methods to improve both the speech and visual aids for an effective presentation.

Association of Latvian Young Scientists

Five-S pyramid for doing scientific presentations, including: Substance, Structure, Show, Stories, and Speaker

You don’t need some special talent for giving powerful academic presentations. It’s just a set of skills that anyone can master.

You will master giving scientific presentations by progressing through the Five-S pyramid: bottom to top one skill at a time. In each level of the pyramid, I’ve included templates, frameworks, and formulas that I developed specifically for scientists.

Here is what you will accomplish

A scientist working with a laptop

You’ll learn how to put together the content of your presentation.

Master the basics of crafting a powerful presentation, including assessing your audience, coming up with a message that they will have a desire to hear, and then designing visual, informative slides to support it. 

…because you want to offer VALUE to your listeners.

You’ll see how to captivate your audience.

Discover the four presentation structures that will allow you to thoroughly explain your research while inspiring and persuading your listeners.

We’ll go through the building blocks and examples of each structure and you will learn the situations in which to deploy each. 

…because the intro-methods-results-summary sequence is not the only way to tell about your research

Young scientist standing near the whiteboard and holding the presentation for young people at library

You’ll learn to make your presentations memorable.

(we are not talking about becoming a comedian)

Master six ways to make your audience remember the content of your presentation and remember YOU for your competence.

...because let’s be honest, most presentations will be forgotten as soon as they are finished.

Black woman researcher smart student sitting at table in university cafe alone wearing glasses looking at computer screen using headphones listening online lecture on scientific presentations

You’ll see how to spot, remember and tell stories .

Becoming a master in telling stories that support the message you wish to deliver will allow you to inspire your audience and drive action. My four story frameworks will guide you through the steps to put together a relatable, meaningful story that relates to your research.

…because human are hard-wired to remember stories.

Young lecturer explaining data to scientists in the audience

You’ll overcome stage fright. Period.

You don’t have to be a natural speaker to feel comfortable on the stage. I will show you the three stages of overcoming stage fright. We will use the “After-action review” and conscious competence model to make sure you keep improving your presenting skills, one stumbling block at a time. 

…because “imagine everyone naked” is a terrible advice.

…but most importantly…

The Five-S pyramid you will transform you from someone who believes that some people are just lucky to have a talent for giving presentations…

to realizing that presenting is just a skill that you can also master.

Extra content included with the course

Scientific presentation template with five slides.

Presentation template

No need to start from scratch!

I’ve prepared a pre-formatted slide template tailored for scientific presentations. Its layouts follow the best practices for academic conference slide design.

Scientific presentation cheat sheets

Cheat Sheets

No need to re-watch the course.

Download a cheat sheet that summarizes the advice from the course so that you can have a quick refresher whenever you are getting ready for a presentation.

You will also receive data visualization and scientific illustration cheat sheets.

Simulation game on visiting a scientific conference

Simulation games

Live through some typical problems when going to a conference, reviewing your performance, and analyzing the performance of other speakers.

The simulation games will get you prepare for when then challenges hit you in real life. Because sooner or later, they do.

ebook with the title "Scientific Presentation Masterclass"

eBook

Recall everything you learned during the course using the complementary eBook.

55 videos, watch on any device

3.5 hours of actionable content, self-paced

2 simulation games

2 printable cheat sheets

1 presentation slide template

1 summary eBook

Who is this course for…

Three scientists: a young, in the middle ages and an old one

I designed this course for scientists at any age and from any academic field. The only prerequisite is that you are willing to put in the work to improve your presentations.

The course is primarily aimed at scientists who have to present their research, but it will also help to improve your lecturing skills.

You will be able to use your new presentation skills in:

  • conferences
  • workshops
  • research project presentations
  • teaching
  • creating scientific videos
  • press interviews
  • team meetings
  • and many other situations

Your instructor – Martins Zaumanis

Heart rate of Martins Zaumanis during a scientific presentation

I was not born a natural communicator. In fact, quite the opposite.

The photo shows my heart rate during a presentation early in my academic career. Despite not having a talent for it, I learned to give powerful presentations.

I forced myself to learn presenting because I grasped the incredible impact that powerful scientific presentations can have in driving an academic career.

My journey to becoming a scientist at one of the most prestigious research institutions in the world (Empa in Switzerland) has relied heavily on my presenting skills. In this course, I will share with you the techniques that made this journey possible. I am sure the will help you as well.

You can find out more about my communication efforts in the about me section and about my research on my personal academic website.

Price

For individuals

$ 39

one time purchase

For institutions

Price based on the number of students

customization to your needs possible

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7-day money back guarantee

Within 7 days of enrolling, you can change your mind.

If you don’t get the guidance you expected, I have not done my job well enough. Simply reach out to me and I will refund your payment, minus 5% processing fee.

Presentations on science communication by Martins Zaumanis

Escape the vicious cycle of bad scientific presentations

A cycle of vicious scientific presentations: starting from a boring presentation, then a scientist copying the approach and giving a boring presentation themselves

Giving powerful presentations will allow you to make an impact with your research, gather citations, forge research partnerships, acquire research funding, mentor students, connect with stakeholders, and much more.

A circle of scientists and one in the middle with the light shining on him.

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is included with the course?

The course includes 55 videos and it will take you about 3.5 hours to finish it. It also includes various online resources, a slide template for scientific presentations, cheat sheets for data visualisation and scientific illustrations, two simulation games, and an eBook that summarizes the course content

Are there any practical exercises in the course?

Yes, the course is designed for hands-on practice because this brings the best results. You will practice presenting during the course, analyze speakers, engage in simulation games, and do short quizzes.

I am doing research on X. Is this course for me?

If you are doing presentations based on research results, this course is for you (e.g. life sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, chemistry, geosciences, psychology, humanities, and computer science, etc.).

How do I get most of the Research Presentations Masterclass?

Students get the best results if they apply each of the presenting skills that I teach one by one. During the course, I will introduce you to the conscious competence model that will show you how to learn. And I will show you exactly how to decide which skill to learn next.

What is the target audience for this course?

This course is designed for ambitious scientists who want to advance in their academic careers. The course will also help to improve teaching but the focus is on presenting research results.

How is the course organized?

This self-paced course is split into 4 parts. You will go through videos, play simulation games, do quizzes, practice creating slides, and practice presenting.

I am born with stage fright and I don’t think I can learn to present. Will this course still benefit me?

I used to be you. But I got over the stage fright so I know exactly what to do and will show it to you during the course.

How long can I access the course?

Your access will expire after 1 year but you will keep all the course materials, including the eBook and the cheat sheets.

Can I get an invoice for my purchase?

Yes, you can. Please contact [email protected] and provide your institution details for the invoice.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can request a refund within 7 days of your purchase. Contact [email protected] to process your refund.

Can I get this course for my research group?

Yes, groups of at least 5 people get a 30 % discount. Please contact [email protected].

Can I get this course for my research institution?

Certainly! Please contact Martins for details: [email protected]

Other questions?

Write me an email: [email protected]