Transform your research into compelling stories that captivate and convince. This course is designed for researchers from all five colleges at Lehigh looking to enhance their presentation and communication skills, ensuring their work resonates with diverse audiences. Through a blend of theory and hands-on practice, you will learn how to generate impactful presentations and visuals that adhere to best practices in verbal and visual communication. Immersive activities will guide you in translating your research into powerful narratives that engage your audience, ensuring your work is not just seen, but remembered. Emphasis on professional skills of: communication, project management, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration and networking, resilience and adaptability.

Key topics include:

  • Creating presentations that effectively convey your research ideas and gain support from stakeholders.
  • Mastering the art of digesting, organizing, and presenting information in visually engaging formats.
  • Selecting the right data visualization techniques to responsibly and effectively communicate complex information.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to communicate your research with clarity, impact, and persuasiveness, driving your work toward real-world implementation.

Remote Synchronous
Five every-other Monday evenings (7:15pm-9:55pm) February 2 through March 30:
Mon, Feb 2: 7:15pm-9:55pm
Mon, Feb 16: 7:15pm-9:55pm
Mon, March 2: 7:15pm-9:55pm
Mon, March 16: 7:15pm-9:55pm
Mon, March 30 : 7:15pm-9:55pm

Faculty: Maureen ‘Moe’ Rinkunas is Director of Insights Membership at Rock Health, where she leverages a strong background in science, engineering, and business to help enterprises navigate the digital health landscape. With a career spanning innovation roles at Redesign Health, Corbion, Coplex, DuPont Venture, and Dreamit Ventures, Moe excels in guiding innovators to transform ideas into successful ventures across health tech, ed tech, and green chemistry. As a startup mentor, NSF I-Corps instructor, and adjunct faculty member at Lehigh University, she is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial growth and corporate innovation. She holds an MBA as well as BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering, all from Lehigh University.