SCSK 586: Visual Storytelling for Research Communication

Medical professionals must interpret and relate the process of disease and treatment to both patients and the scientific community on a regular basis. Learning to relay this information in a captivating and informative way using design thinking and a popular software such as Microsoft PowerPoint is the goal of this selective. In this course the participant will learn how to create engaging, informative and well-rounded presentations that will build a base for any future science communication engagements such as conference presentations, lectures or professional evaluations. It can also be useful for public health awareness campaigns. The participants will learn the tools that help with their visual storytelling, including but not limited to: layout, images labeling. animation and rhetoric/ verbiage.