Flash talks
  * What is a flash talk?

A flash talk is a very short presentation lasting only a few minutes in which you present a
scientific concept or idea in a manner understandable to those outside your immediate field.

A flash talk often functions as a teaser for a poster. It should be a presentation that is easy to
understand about your research’s background and/or results and/or conclusions . The idea is to
“sell your story” in order to attract interested listeners to your poster, where further discussion
takes place.

Rules
  * A single, static PowerPoint slide is permitted. No slide transitions, animations or movement
are allowed. The slide will be presented from the beginning of the talk.
  * No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video) or props are allowed
  * Presentations are usually limited to three minutes maximum.

Tips
  * Make it relevant. Make your audience care about your research by showing how it makes an
impact.
  * Engage your audience. Observe your audience during your presentation. Are they paying
attention? Can you adjust your presentation to get their attention?
  * Perfect the timing of your talk. Practice, practice, practice.
  * Project your voice and command the space.
  * Enjoy yourself.
  * Keep it simple. Remember, you are presenting to a broad audience and three minutes is a very
short time! It is recommended to limit the number of figures and diagrams, to avoid specialized
terminology and to focus on only one problem or question.
  * It is not recommended to present complicated results during the flash talk.
  * Rehearsing your flash talk prior to the PhD Seminar is extremely important, as the limited time
leaves little room for breaks and improvisations. It is also important to avoid a rushed
presentation with rapid speech.