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Lessons from the 3MT: Crafting and Delivering Clear, Brief, and Memorable Scientific Presentations
Abstract:
Imagine yourself at IMS Microwave Week, riding an escalator in the San Francisco Convention Center with a leading investor in cutting-edge technology. You exchange greetings, and then she asks, “So, what do you do?” You have seconds to capture her attention, communicate your vision, and leave a lasting impression. How do you make your research compelling, accessible, and unforgettable?
This webinar, hosted by the IEEE MTT-S Education Committee in support of the 2025 John Bandler Memorial Microwave Week Three Minute Thesis® (3MT®) competition, will equip you with practical tools to sharpen your technical storytelling skills. We will explore how to engage both technical and non-technical audiences, craft clear and impactful messages, and use storytelling, first impressions, and purposeful delivery to make your ideas stick.
Drawing from experiences in competitive pitching, media outreach, exhibition booth engagement, and academic coaching, our team will share strategies for structuring your message, designing effective visuals, and avoiding common pitfalls. We will also discuss the nuances of virtual versus in-person presentations and what it takes to stand out in a high-stakes communication setting.
Whether you’re a student preparing for 3MT®, a researcher aiming to enhance your public speaking, or an industry professional refining your presentation skills, this session will offer valuable insights.
Speakers’ Bio:
Aline Eid
Assistant Prof. in EECS, University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Aline Eid is an Assistant Professor in EECS at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, recipient of 20 awards during her master’s and PhD studies, inventor in 7 patents, and author/co-author of more than 60 conference and journal papers. Her goal is to develop zero-power mm-wave-enabled solutions for smart cities and infrastructures.
Daniel Tajik
Member of Technical Staff – Electrical, MDA Robotics and Space Operations
Daniel Tajik is an Electrical Engineer at MDA Robotics and Space Operations. He received his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University in 2022. Daniel has won several 3MT (C) competitions, both locally and internationally. Daniel is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at McMaster University.
Erin Kiley
Associate Prof. of Mathematics, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Erin Kiley is an Associate Professor of mathematics at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, working on multiphysics computer models of high-power microwave applications that include heating and sintering. She has co-organized the 3MT at IMS every year since its inaugural year in 2017, and recently organized the 3MT competition at MAPCON-2024 in Hyderabad, India.
Jimmy Hester
CTO and Co-Founder, Atheraxon
Jimmy Hester received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, in 2014 and 2019, respectively. He is now the CTO and co-founder of Atheraxon, the company commercializing the 5G RFID technology.
Marius Schmidt
PhD Student at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
Marius Schmidt received his M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany, in 2022. He is currently a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Microwaves and Photonics at FAU. His current research includes the development of a novel sensor for the detection of micro-muscle-movements.