When you’re crafting your presentation for the AI for Science Expression Gym, think of it a bit like preparing a TED Talk. At the heart of every good TED Talk is one clear, compelling idea that you want your audience to walk away remembering. In your case, that big idea is the core science question you’re exploring.
So here’s the approach: start by clearly stating that one scientific mystery or problem that you’re using AI to tackle. For example, maybe it’s understanding how a certain material behaves at the nanoscale, or how a particular biological process works. That’s your “one idea.”
Then, everything you present should help illuminate that question. The AI methods you’re using? Those are your tools or your lens to help get answers or insights into that scientific problem. You’re not just showing off the AI for its own sake—you’re always bringing it back to that core question.
And a key tip: only include on your slides what you’re actually going to talk about. If you have a figure or a piece of text that doesn’t directly support that main idea, just leave it out. This keeps your presentation clear and focused, so your audience can really follow along and remember that one big takeaway.