Have you ever sat through a really boring technical presentation? Did you have trouble following the speaker because he or she didn’t explain the “so what” and “why”? Did you have to squint to read a barrage of boring bullet points that the speaker read to you word for word? Did you almost fall asleep or wish you could walk out without being rude?
How to Present Technical Information so People Will Understand, Care, and Remember
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship – two words synonymous with the Boston biotech scene.
By Jo Viney, Co-founder and CSO, Pandion Therapeutics
Last summer, one of our local radio stations, WBUR, ran a feature entitled “How Boston Became 'The Best Place In The World' To Launch A Biotech Company” (WBUR, June 19th 2017). The article described the evolution of our unique infrastructure – physical, cultural and sociological – that resulted in Boston being THE place where ideas are catalyzed and made into reality. But what does it really take to be an innovator? And what characteristics are essential to becoming a successful entrepreneur?
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3/22 Free Panel Discussion on Intersection of Computing and Biotech
Listen to the inspiring journeys of successful women and men leaders in science as they talk about their careers at the intersection of computing and biotech. They will discuss their highlights, motivations, role models, career moves, guiding principles, biggest challenges, and more. The panelists will also share their perspectives on career development for women in computing/biotech including company initiatives, best practices, and what can be done to support the development and advancement of women in the field. This is a great opportunity for you to meet and network with the movers and shakers in the local science ecosystem.
Topics: Events, STEM, Women, Career, Community, Panel, Cambridge, Success, Women in STEM, Networking, Upcoming Events, Biotech, Role Models, Computing, Challenges
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