Date/Time
Date(s) - Aug 23, 2025
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Town and Country Resort
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 3:30 – 5:00 PM PT; Free Course
2025 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting & Exposition
Town and Country Resort in San Diego, California, USA
Abstract: Have you ever witnessed a dreadful scientific presentation – full of put you to sleep delivery, poor slides, and a difficult to get message? Public speaking can be a thrilling component in a successful science career. Unfortunately, it also can be one of the most fearful of lifetime events. This workshop will provide tips on how to deliver a great presentation, including building effective PowerPoint slides, exploiting thespian tools to command an audience, the role of timing, why dress for success works, and how to skillfully address audience questions. Attendees will witness many common public speaking errors and how to prevent their occurrence.
Speaker: Dr. Douglas L. Marshall
Dr. Douglas L. Marshall is Chief Scientific Officer with Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories. He also serves as Technical Director for the Refrigerated Foods Association. Formerly he was Associate Dean and Professor of Public Health, College of Natural and Health Sciences, University of Northern Colorado and a Contributing Editor of the scientific journal Food Microbiology. His career focus is to improve the microbiological quality and safety of foods, with numerous publications and consultations in the area. He has received the Mississippi Chemical Corporation Award of Excellence for Outstanding Work and the International Association for Food Protection Educator and Harold Barnum Industry Awards. He is a Certified Food Scientist and a Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Target Attendees: Students, new professionals, and those wishing to be more effective speakers.
Learning Outcomes: This fun and dynamic workshop will provide attendees with a basketful of subliminal and conscious tools that will impact the success of any presentation format.
