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Long Talks and Dissertations
This webinar is dedicated to the skill of holding an audience’s attention for longer periods of time, such as during dissertations, defenses, or critical job talks. Special attention will be given to long-form storytelling, using consistent and repetitive imagery and connecting data to the larger theme, while stressing skill sets and novel contributions to the field. Other topics include delivery techniques for long talks, and how to demonstrate knowledge, pride, and commitment with humility and grace.
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Short Talks & Elevator Speeches
In this webinar, we will discuss the most important components of scientific storytelling, namely: how to make a talk focused and engaging; how to present the appropriate amount of data with appealing slide design; how to make the talk personal, memorable, and aid future collaborations - useful tool for conferences and proposals. The webinar is highly interactive so students should come prepared to share selective ideas of their work.
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Introducing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in Japan with some of the knowledge and tools needed to start thinking about and planning personal finances effectively.
Dr. Saahil Achariya is an OIST Graduate and now a post-doc in the Kusumi Unit
Four sessions over two Fridays, October 9 and 16 from 0900-1200 in L4E01
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Introducing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in Japan with some of the knowledge and tools needed to start thinking about and planning personal finances effectively.
Dr. Saahil Achariya is an OIST Graduate and now a post-doc in the Kusumi Unit
Four sessions over two Fridays, October 9 and 16 from 0900-1200 in L4E01
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Rico Pohle graduated in 2018 from OIST and is currently working as a Junior Associate Professor at Shizuoka University.
Rico will share his career journey since graduating from OIST, his experiences as a researcher in Japan, and insights into building an academic career.
1 PCD unit
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The PCD Team will host the OIST Career Fair 2026 on November 9th and 10th, 2026. This will offer OIST students a unique opportunity to engage directly with companies across Japan and explore diverse career paths beyond academia.