This workshop comes at the perfect time, right at the start of the SPSA conference. During this session, participants will gain important insights about what to expect during the conference, as well as tips on how to engage more confidently and productively during each of their sessions. Whether you are a student, an emerging scholar, or a seasoned conference goer, this workshop will help you polish your presentation skills and elevate your conference experience.

Dr. Gustafson will begin by leading participants through a series of discussions and exercises, offering practical guidance on presenting their work clearly within a 10 to 15-minute format, strategies for responding to live feedback and giving constructive feedback on others’ presentations, as well as tricks for how to make networking less intimating and how to build lasting and productive connections at conferences like the SPSA. The session will highlight other important aspects and benefits of participating in academic and non-academic conferences, including the value of serving as a discussant or chair, how to volunteer in advance, and how to step in at the last minute, if necessary. The workshop will end with a brief orientation to the SPSA conference, including an overview of conference logistics and other opportunities available to participants.

Make sure you arrive to St. Pete Beach early enough on Wednesday, January 13th, so that you do not miss out on this experience and the important information that comes along with it!