Speaker Guidelines

Lectures

• Each lecture slot is 45 minutes. Prepare about 35-40 minutes of material, leaving 5-10 minutes for questions.

• Encourage student interaction by allowing questions throughout the lecture.

• Aim for a broad and general perspective to provide context for the upcoming conference. A brief section on your own research is fine but should not be the main focus. A more extended discussion on your own research is better suited for a hands-on activity. 

• Use clear and accessible explanations, as the audience may have diverse backgrounds.

• If possible, include visuals, examples, or intuitive explanations to enhance understanding.

• Upload your slides to the shared Google Drive to coordinate topics with the other lecturers. 

Hands-on Activities

• Students can work individually or in groups on guided projects.

• The format is flexible and can be adapted to different styles and areas of expertise.

• Activities can be closely related to your own research if you prefer.

• Ideally, activities should introduce a commonly used method, tool, or concept that will help students engage with topics at the conference.

• If your activity involves running code:

  • 1. • Share it in a GitHub repository.

       • Email cenamschool@ohio.edu with the link and any necessary documentation on dependencies.

       • Ensure the code is well-documented so students can use it effectively.

• Other hands-on formats, such as problem-solving exercises, interactive discussions, or conceptual explorations, are welcome and encouraged—feel free to be creative!

• If a short introductory presentation would help set up the activity, you are welcome to include one. This would be separate from your main lecture.