open for TRR 181 PhDs (priority) and Postdocs
Workshop Description:
Scientific posters are an integral part of the daily work of scientists.
In this workshop you will learn visual methods that will help you to convey your message to a scientific audience – and also, how you can re-use this competence to enhance your poster presentations for lay people as well.
Day 1:
We will meet face-to-face and do some warm-ups together. You will also receive short introductions to topics such as:
- how to create comprehensible information graphics
- utilizing color, layout and text-image compositions
- where to find image and graphic sources to work with
You will also develop your own
- core message for your poster, targeting your peer groups and improving your communication with lay people as well
This will help you to redesign your own poster for a wider target group at your own pace in the afternoon, which will serve as preparation for the second day of this workshop (mandatory).
Day 2:
We will meet face-to-face and work together on your drafts by giving and receiving feedback in a safe space. Afterwards you will be able to use the ideas and suggestions for your future work on this or other poster drafts and develop your (visual) communication skills to different target groups.
Important Note for Participants:
Please bring your laptops with your favorite design software (like PowerPoint, Keynote or another design program you are familiar with), and, if available, a first digital poster draft of your topic to the class. Be sure to also have an internet connection on both workshop days.
Trainer:
Julia Pawlowski is a communication designer specializing in the field of visual external and internal science communication and exhibition design for over 8 years. She is also a trainer at the National Institute for Science Communication (NaWik) and research associate at the Digital and Data Literacy in Teaching Lab (DDLitLab) at the University of Hamburg.
Schedule (subject to minor changes):
Tue, 11 November:
10.00 am.-2.00 p.m. Scientific Poster Lab pt. 1
3.00-6.00 p.m. time to work individually on the course assignment
6.30 p.m. optional: dinner together
Tue, 12 November:
9.00 a.m.-2.00 p.m. Scientific Poster Lab pt. 2
2.00-6.00 p.m. Optional Afternoon Activity (tba)
Location:
Machwerk
Paul-Dessau-Straße 3a
22761 Hamburg
Nearest train station: Hamburg Altona. Nearest S-Bahn station: Ottensen or Bahrenfeld. Nearest bus stop: Bornkampsweg (bus line 2 and 3)
Accommodation, breakfast and dinner are not provided and need to be taken care of individually. Warm and cold drinks and lunch breaks (with vegetarian and vegan options) during the two course days will be provided.
Funding is available for your travel costs. Please contact Johanna Cordes if your travel costs exceed 300€.
Registration will close 4th November, 12 p.m.
