2012 Meeting - Orlando, Florida (August 2nd -
5th)
2013 Meeting - Honolulu, Hawaii (July 31st - August 4th) 2014 Meeting - Washington, D.C. (August 7th - 10th) 
2012 N. American Meeting - Montreal, Canada (February 15th - 18th)
2012 N. American Meeting - Oslo, Norway (June 27th - 30th) 2012 N. American Meeting - Waikoloa, Hawaii (February 6th - 9th) 2013 Mid-Year Meeting - Thessalonika, Greece (Dates TBA) 2014 N. American Meeting - Seattle, Washington (February 12th - 15th) 
2012 Meeting - Nashville, Tennessee (November 7th - 10th)
2013 Meeting - San Diego, California (October 16th - 19th) 2014 Meeting - Fajardo, Puerto Rico (November 12th - 16th) |
2012 Meeting - Seattle, Washington (June 20th - 23rd)
2013 Meeting - Minneapolis, Minnesota (Dates to be announced) 2014 Meeting - New York City, NY (Dates to be announced) 
2012 Meeting - Las Vegas, Nevada (March 8th - 11th)
Note: Although updated regularly, conference information such as dates is subject to change. The information provided here is to be considered general guidelines to assist you in planning for upcoming conferences. Please also check with the organizations' websites for more detailed information.
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Good communication and organization skills are key to successfully presenting your research at conferences. Whether you're already a strong speaker or have some areas to brush up on, a quick review of these presentation tips can be helpful:
Prepare. Public speaking is much easier for introverts when we gather our thoughts ahead of time. Preparing an outline, opening line, and closing line can help focus your thoughts and reduce your nervousness. Bring notes for yourself. Practice on videotape. It’s hard to know how you come across-what your voice sounds like, what you do with your hands with your speak, and how much filler words you use (e.g., "um, like, you know"). Practicing on videotape, or at least in front of a mirror, can make a real difference. Take note of the facial expressions you make - are they open and inviting? Rest up and breathe. Engage in activities that get you grounded before and during a speech. Resting up beforehand is especially important for managing our energy as introverts. Once you’re up there, remember to breathe. Taking in a bottle of water and sipping it from time to time can help pace you during the presentation. Practice non-verbals. Take note of things like posture, eye contact, gesturing, and/or prosody that you might not otherwise notice. Have a friend observe you while speaking. Are you engaging in any non-verbal behavior that may be distracting to your audience? Take time to formulate your answers to those difficult questions. You can buy time by responding with "that's a good idea", "that's an interesting point", and other such responses. For really difficult questions, you can briefly respond to the most recent part of the question." If you're presenting in front of a group, you can also ask the individual to talk to you after the session. Use handouts and visual aids. But make sure they are clear and simple. Don't rely on the visuals too much - just reading from a PowerPoint screen, for example, may not keep your audience engaged. |
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