B) Read the completed project summary. Then in pairs, decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. The summary includes information on what research will be done and who will do it.
2. The summary does not mention any possible commercial applications of the research.
3. Members of the team have worked on projects in similar areas in the past.
| 2B Participating in a Research Conference |
1. In small groups, talk about these questions:
Why is it important for scientists to keep in touch with:
a) other people in their field (e.g. biology)?
b) people in their specialism (e.g. molecular biology)?
с) people in other fields of science?
2. Read the following five extracts and then say which form (or forms) of communication (an academic journal, a popular science magazine, a conference, a popular science book, an online forum or science blog, a newspaper) each one comes from. Which form(s) of communication are not included in these extracts?
1. ... more people were pain-free when using the handheld device than those who had used an identical dummy device. Although the study by Lipton et al. (2010) has reliable results, there are some points to consider when putting these findings into context. Importantly, the results will need to be verified in larger trials that directly compare ...
2. Tea and coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a large body of evidence shows. And the protection may not be down to caffeine since decaf coffee has the greatest effect, say researchers in Archives of Internal Medicine. They looked at...
3. ... can be rapidly generated by lentivirus-mediated transgenesis. RNAi also holds great promise as a novel therapeutic approach. This report provides an insight into the current gene silencing techniques in mammalian systems.
4. Hi! Has anyone had any experiences with nanoparticles sticking to glassware :-(? If so, does anyone know if there’s a suitable silylation protocol to pre-treat the glassware to do something about this annoying non-specific adsorption? Thanks!
5. Animal and in vitro studies suggest that aspirin may inhibit breast cancer metastasis. We studied whether aspirin use among women with breast cancer decreased their risk of death from breast cancer. This was a prospective observational study based on ...
How easy was it to decide where extracts came from? How did you decide on the right answer?
Read and translate the text then, in pairs, answer the question bellow.
▪ Why is it important for you to participate in scientific conferences?
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WHY IT'S IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO PRESENT YOUR DATA AT SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES
We are often encouraged to present our research findings atregional and national conventions; however, the value of these presentations is not always explicitly clear. Listed below are the top 5 reasons why it is important for you to participate in conferences.
1. Contribute to and learn about the most recent advances in your field. Conference presentations allow you to present your data during many stages of development. This will allow you to present your most up-to-date findings and receive feedback from colleagues, which will help you when you ultimately write up your study.
2. Advocate for your science. Perhaps one of the most important benefits from conference presentations is the ability to advocate for your science. Representing your field of interest allows researchers in other disciplines, policy-makers, and the public to become aware of the innovative research being generated in your particular subfield.
3. Learn how to talk about your data. Conferences provide a way to practice your presentation skills and can help you develop the expertise needed to discuss your research in a clear and meaningful way. Learning how to answer specific questions and present your data to a range of individuals will help you in other endeavors.
4. Contribute to your overall research profile. When on the job market, graduate students often compete against other students for ideal jobs or post-doctoral positions. A history of conference presentations will show potential employers that you regularly disseminate your research finding to colleagues as well as keep up-to-date on the cutting-edge research of the field.
5. Meet other researchers in your field and potential contacts for future positions. The presentations that you give and attend are likely to be frequented by researchers with similar interests, giving you the opportunity to discuss your research and learn valuable information from people working with similar techniques, populations, or statistics. Establishing contacts with other scientists will foster friendships with motivated researchers who can be resources for you at any stage of your career.
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In short, attending and presenting at conferences offers a myriad of opportunities to a young researcher.
4. Look at the online poster advertising a conference and answer the following questions:
2. Who might be interested in attending this conference?
3. If a researcher applies on 7 May, could he/she give a paper at this conference?
4. If you were interested in this conference, how could you find out more?
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