Boost your Career in Science and Engineering

Monday 30 June 2008

Techniques for improving communication in the field of Science and Engineering

Organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Good communication in the field of science and engineering is an essential skill that will boost your career, publicise your work, improve your chances of receiving funds, hone your networking skills, and ultimately improve the sales of your ‘product’ (even if the product is yourself!) This one day workshop will give you practical advice on how to communicate verbally with colleagues, the public and the media, how to improve your written publications and funding applications, how to further your career by mapping your career development, and how to obtain a professional qualification. The conference is aimed at anyone working in the field of science and engineering wishing to improve their communication skills.

How to Write a Scientific Paper

Identify your readers
Construct a master plan
First draft
Ensure clarity, readability, style
The visual presentation of the final draft

Career Development - building your roadmap, Roger Colmer, GetEnergy

Who owns your career development? Who helps you work toward your goals? What can you offer to the Industry or Academia of the future? This session will, in an interactive fashion, help you explore how to frame opportunities, how to ask the difficult questions and how to have some measure of control over your future.

Giving a Scientific Presentation

All the advice you will need to help you structure, give and enjoy making a scientific presentation and answering questions.

Writing a Proposal for Funding

Have you ever noticed how much external funding is available out there? Successful proposal writing is often the key to obtaining the funding you require. This workshop will give you the pointers you will need to confidently and successfully apply for external funding.

Becoming a Chartered Engineer / Scientist, IOM3 Membership Team

The IOM3 membership team outline the key stages and requirements for qualification as a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist

Dealing with the Media

The status and reputation of engineering and science professions depends on good communications with the media and the general public. Learn techniques for getting you message across successfully in this practical session.

Registration for this conference will be available here shortly. To be informed directly when registration details are available, please email dawn.bonfield@iom3.org.

The event is supported by the Younger Members Committee of IOM3.