Ken Dutton-Regester

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How to transition into a non-academic career | For PhD's and Postdocs

by Ken Dutton-Regester

Have you ever thought about transitioning outside of academia but not sure where to start or if it's a good idea?
In this video, I'm detailing the steps and strategies on how to transition, through the lens of my journey of becoming a part-time academic and part-time business owner. This is the third installment of multi-part series exploring what a career in science communication is like, as tol...

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How I got into a Scicomm Career | Inspiration for PhD's looking to build skills or to transition

by Ken Dutton-Regester

How do you get into a scicomm career? Not all paths are the same, so in this talk, I'm detailing my experiences that led me into scicomm as a career.
This is the second installment of multi-part series exploring what a career in science communication is like, as told from my personal experience.
Note that this is an excerpt from the full video. If you want to see the full video, go to the stemve...

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What does a scicomm career look like? | For PhD's and Academics exploring altac

by Ken Dutton-Regester

Science communication as a career is incredibly diverse.
Today's talk is the first installment of multi-part series exploring what a career in science communication is like, as told from my personal experience.
Topics covered and their time stamps below:
0.50. Introduction: My academic background
2.30. What is science communication?
3.30. What are the diverse career paths of science communica...

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How and why to use Twitter and how it can benefit you and others

by Ken Dutton-Regester

Twitter can be a powerful tool for #academics.

Today's video covers:

1) Why to be on #Twitter
2) How it can benefit you and others
3) How to build an audience
4) How to promote your research effectively

Click here for the full video: https://youtu.be/vMom2efZmEQ

How and why PhD's should use LinkedIn | Why social media is important for Academics

by Ken Dutton-Regester

You've probably heard it a million times: Academics should be using social media. If this statement is a mystery to you, and you think that your time is bett...

How to improve your Three Minute Thesis (3MT) or Famelab performance | Presentation skills for PhD's

by Ken Dutton-Regester

So your doing a presentation (maybe it's a 3MT, Famelab, or for a conference), how do you make sure your physical performance is the best it can be?

What should you wear? How do you deal with nerves? What do you do once your on stage to ensure your presentation is engaging?

In today's video, we're going over all of the above! These tips will be able to help you out in any presentation or pe...

How to do a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) or Famelab | Don't make these mistakes!

by Ken Dutton-Regester

Planning on doing a three-minute thesis (3MT) or a Famelab presentation? Not sure what makes a good a compelling pitch? Then today's video is for you!

I'm discussing nine common mistakes I've frequently see when PhD's are doing a 3MT/famelab style presentation.

Part-time Academic Career | Good Idea or Bad Idea?

by Ken Dutton-Regester

Have you ever been, or ever thought about becoming a part time academic? In August 2019, I made the decision to go part time and I was surprised by some of the reactions I got from the scientific community. I think there's loads of benefits. Let's unpack my experience and start a conversation as to whether complementary careers are something the industry should be embracing more.

How to Present Your Science Better Part 2: Props, Pauses and Questions

by Ken Dutton-Regester

Let's face it, presenting science is challenging. Explaining a complex topic in a way that keeps people engaged and retain their attention isn't easy. So today we're talking about how to present your science better using props, pauses and questions.

For more career advice to help you succeed within or outside of academia, head over to the Stemventurist on Youtube.

How to talk to the media | Step-by-step guide for PhD's and academics

by Ken Dutton-Regester

What happens when a mainstream media outlet wants your expert commentary as an academic? Do you know what to do?

Today's video is a step-by-step guide on how to navigate this process so your prepared and confident when this opportunity arises.

Working from home | Crowd-sourced Strategies to Boost Productivity

by Ken Dutton-Regester

If you haven't worked from home before, it can be a challenge to adapt, stay positive and be productive. Today we're talking about eleven different strategies to experiment with and add into your daily routine. These are tips I personally use, or from what others use (crowd-sourced from social media commentary).

For more tips and strategies on advancing your scientific career, within or outsid...

How to Present Your Science Better: Script, Style and Sound

by Ken Dutton-Regester

Let's face it, presenting science is challenging. Explaining a complex topic in a way that people can understand and get excited about isn't easy. So today we're talking about how to present your science better with script, style and sound.

#AcademicCOVIDchallenge | 14 tasks in 14 days for PhD, ECR and Academics in Isolation

by Ken Dutton-Regester

In this period of the COVID19 outbreak, we're seeing a lot research institutions and universities shut down their labs and promoting working from home to increase our social distancing efforts. If you're in need of inpiration to keep productive or motivated, we've assembled the #academicCOVIDchallenge. 14 tasks in 14 days, something each day to do that if completed will make you a better position...

Get Research Funding | 9 ways for Academics, scientists and PhD's to fund their research project

by Ken Dutton-Regester

Looking for ways to fund your next research project? In today's episode we're discussing different ways to get funding and what you should be thinking about ...

How to get a postdoc | 8 ways for PhD students and Early Career Researchers to secure a postdoc

by Ken Dutton-Regester

If you're looking to continue your research post-PhD and are looking to do a postdoc, then this weeks episode should be of use. We're talking 8 ways on how to get a postdoc.

Research grant rejected? | 9 common mistakes and how to avoid them

by Ken Dutton-Regester

Having your research grant rejected sucks. It's something that will happen and something you need to get use to, but can you improve your odds of success? In...

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