O Prof. Jose Nelson Amaral (University of Alberta, Canada) ministrará a palestra "Engaging Audiences When Communicating Scientific Ideas and Results" abordando o importantíssimo tema de como comunicar resultados científicos para audiências distintas, no dia 18/05/2026, no auditório do CIC/EST. A palestra é aberta a todos os pesquisadores e estudantes das áreas STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

O Prof. Jose Nelson é Professor Titular da Universidade de Alberta, com vasta experiência em arquitetura de computadores e compiladores. Recebeu também um grande número de prêmios em Ensino e Orientação de alunos.

Informações sobre a palestra e o palestrante estão abaixo:

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Title: Engaging Audiences When Communicating Scientific Ideas and Results

Abstract: Effective research and development depend not only on strong ideas and solid results, but also on communicating them in ways that keep readers and listeners engaged. This seminar presents practical techniques to improve scientific presentations and technical writing, with a focus on approaches that are simple to adopt and immediately useful for graduate students and faculty. We will cover how to plan and structure a talk or manuscript, design slides and figures that support the narrative, and present technical material clearly, including text, block diagrams, illustrations, data plots, and code. The seminar discusses rehearsal strategies, audience engagement during delivery, effective summarization, and handling questions with confidence. Throughout, we contrast common ineffective habits with more effective alternatives that make the same content clearer, faster to grasp, and more persuasive. The goal is for participants to leave with a repeatable process that they can apply to conference talks, thesis defenses, lectures, and manuscripts. This talk has had a significant impact on presentation practices in many universities and R&D teams in the industry.

Short Bio: J. Nelson Amaral is a Professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta, with a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin, and research interests in optimizing compilers and high-performance computing. He is an ACM Distinguished Engineer and has served as General Chair of PACT (2014), ICPE (2020), and ICPP (2020). He has also received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and mentoring at the University of Alberta.

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• 04/05/2026