Course 006: Presentation Skills - How to make a Good Statistical Presentation
(7:00 PM - 9:30 PM)

Instructor: Weichung Joe Shih, Ph.D., University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Outline: Effective presentation does not come out naturally for many of us. It requires observation, training, and practice. This is especially true for presenting statistical work in English while English is not the mother language for most ICSA members. In this 2&1/2-hour evening workshop we will discuss principles and tips of making an effective statistical presentation in various occasions including, for example, interview seminars (academia versus industry), professional society meetings (contributed versus invited paper sessions), or informal talks in a small group setting. This workshop is to help those who are about graduating from school or have just started the professional career. The course material will be the instructor's personal collection of examples from many years' experience in observing and practicing statistical presentations. Registered students are encouraged/expected to bring their own presentations to the workshop for practice and group discussion.
About the Instructor: Dr. Shih is Professor and Director, Biometrics Division, School of Public Health and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Prior to joining UMDNJ, he was Director, Scientific Staff at Biostatistics and Research Information Management, Merck Research Laboratories. For more than 18 years he has made significant contributions to numerous clinical development programs. He has also provided leadership in biostatistics research in drug development, especially in sample size re-estimation for ongoing clinical trials. He is an ASA fellow and associate editor for two refereed journals. He received his Ph.D. from University of Minnesota in 1981.

Maximum Class Size: 15. Enrollment will be based on first come first serve. Early registration is encouraged.
Fee: Prior to 4/30/00 $35; After 4/30/00 $40


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