These sessions will be recorded and shared with registrants, as well as posted below for later viewing.

How to Write an Effective Abstract

With Dan Driscoll, MA, Coordinator of Writing Curriculum Initiatives for the University Writing Program and Teaching Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

4 to 5 p.m. EST
Virtual via Zoom

Description: This workshop will provide a model for abstract writing that can be adapted to meet the needs of various disciplines and projects. Students will be able to begin drafting an abstract—or work on an existing draft—during the session.

Please note that some programs/departments/disciplines may have specific guidance on or requirements for abstract writing. This session is meant to provide general, interdisciplinary guidance in accordance with the requirements for submission to the annual Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars (DEGS) Conference.

How to Write an Effective Abstract Presentation [PDF]

Watch the Recording [Drexel Streams]

Communicating Your Scholarly Work

With Emily Kashka-Ginsburg, MA, Associate Director, Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs
& Special guest faculty panelists:
Jennifer Atchison, PhD, Assistant Teaching Professor, Senior Design Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department, College of Engineering
Larry Keiser, PhD, Director for Creativity & Innovation Programs and Associate Clinical Professor, School of Education
Elizabeth Kimball, PhD, Director, University Writing Program and Assistant Professor of English, College of Arts and Sciences
Jill Wenderott, PhD, Anne Stevens Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Department, College of Engineering

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
4 to 5 p.m. EST
Virtual via Zoom

Description: This workshop will cover the basics of effective communication and help prepare scholars to present their work in the form of both oral and poster presentations. Attendees will practice utilizing a narrative framework to communicate their scholarly work and learn best practices for effectively creating and using visual aids across different types of presentations.

Please note that some programs/departments/disciplines may have specific guidance on or requirements for oral and poster presentations. This session is meant to provide general, interdisciplinary guidance in accordance with the requirements for submission to the annual Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars (DEGS) Conference.

Watch the Recording [Drexel Streams]

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Prep Workshop

With Katie Van Aken, PhD '17, Drexel alumna, co-founder of the DEGS Conference, producer and host of Impact Factor podcast, principal R&D engineering, Syncro Medical

Thursday, April 11, 2024
12 to 1 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom

Description: Present your research in three minutes with one static slide using jargon-free language to a broad audience? How hard could it be? This workshop will help individuals preparing for Drexel University's official Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition at the annual Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference, which follows the guidelines of the global phenomenon founded by the University of Queensland, an international competition in which over 600 universities and institutions across more than 59 countries participate.

Watch the Recording [Drexel Streams]

Accommodation Requests

Disability Resources provides equal opportunity and equal access to programs and activities for all individuals at Drexel University and empowers individuals who have documented disabilities by working together proactively to provide reasonable accommodations. To request accommodations for this event, please contact the Disability Resources at disability@drexel.edu. We appreciate requests at least 72 hours in advance. Thank you!