​Want to give more effective talks?  The kind that win awards, open career doors, reduce nerves, and build confidence?

​Join us for a conversation with Dr. Andrew Churchill about presenting research effectively in academic and professional settings. We’ll discuss everything from making your message clear and engaging to managing presentation anxiety and using AI in ways that support rather than harm your presence and communication skills.

​During registration, feel free to submit a question, and we’ll do our best to cover it during the session.

​Dr. Andrew Churchill earned his PhD in Education from McGill University in 2011. Over the past 15 years, he has helped early-career researchers learn how to present their work effectively within and beyond academia.

​Andrew works with individual researchers, labs, institutes, and universities to deliver engaging programs that help researchers grow from nervous presenters into confident, award-winning speakers.

​To learn more, connect with the more than 50,000 followers on LinkedIn (@andrewhchurchill) and check out his recently launched YouTube channel, @presentbetter. 

​Step-by-Step Guide from Freshman Year to Acceptance Letter

In this session, Amirparsa Ghasemi, a senior in Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, and former intern at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, will share his firsthand experience and proven strategies. Having received multiple dental school acceptances, including from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Amirparsa brings practical, real-world insights to help you stand out.

​Learn:

• ​How to prepare early, starting in Year 1

• ​Effective DAT preparation strategies

• ​Tips for research experience and shadowing

• ​Understanding the application timeline

• ​What to expect in dental school interviews

​Whether you’re just starting your undergraduate journey or preparing to apply, this session will give you a clear roadmap and actionable advice to strengthen your dental school application. 

Navigating the Canadian job market can be challenging, especially for graduate students, postdocs, and internationally trained professionals seeking to understand employer expectations, hiring trends, and effective pathways into meaningful work. 

​In this free webinar, Dr. Usha Srinivasan will share practical insights into Canada’s evolving job market, including current talent demands, common barriers faced by job seekers, and how data-driven and skills-based approaches are reshaping hiring practices. Drawing on her extensive experience across education, employment, and economic development, Usha will offer actionable guidance to help participants better position themselves for career opportunities in Canada. 

​Dr. Usha Srinivasan is a founder, ecosystem builder, and talent strategist with over 15 years of experience designing and leading workforce, entrepreneurship, and innovation programs in Canada. She is the Founder and CEO of BReady.ai, an AI-enabled talent matching platform focused on connecting employers with skilled talent, and has also founded ventures spanning education and economic development. 

​Graduate studies can be rewarding, but they can also be complex and difficult to navigate, especially when it comes to applications, supervision, and expectations. This webinar offers an open conversation about graduate training and mentorship from the perspective of a faculty supervisor. 

An engaging online panel discussion, where we spotlight graduate students who turned their academic experiences into startup ventures.