Blog | Shaheen Parks

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Mar 81 min read

Happy Women's Day!

In honor of International Women’s Day, I’m sharing this video from 2021 on how to be an advocate for women in STEM. For every 100 math...

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Feb 272 min read

Does using a script make my presentation terrible?

I often get asked about whether or not a presenter should have a script for their talk. My answer is typically that it’s always useful to...

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Feb 131 min read

Creating An Equitable Future in Quantum Computing

In honor of Black History Month, I’m sharing this video on building an equitable quantum computing future that I produced in 2022 with...

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Feb 31 min read

Channel the Boss (Bruce Springsteen, naturally)

Does presenting make you nervous? Do you get butterflies in your stomach, feel a little sick, start fidgeting? These physiological...

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Jan 281 min read

Checklists: Cover the basics in your presentation

Regularly, my colleagues and I are asked this kind of question: “Can you talk to my stakeholder about that project you’re working on?”...

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Jan 182 min read

Can you explain it in plain English?

When I began coaching scientists on giving compelling presentations, I typically advised them to make their talks more accessible to...