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How to Create Effective Presentation Slides-And Why They Are Important

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Pyramid visual showing the parts of a presentation: Title and BLUF, Agenda, Topic Discussion, Conclusion and Action, Q & A, Appendix

Before starting the MSA program at the IAA, I believed that effective slides meant cramming in every detail, answering every possible question, and saving a dramatic “big reveal” for the end. During summer communication classes, we learned this approach often falls short with business leaders and stakeholders, who expect the Continue reading How to Create Effective Presentation Slides-And Why They Are Important→

Unlocking the Code for English Learning: Insights from Diverse Journeys

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As a non-native English speaker, public speaking is doubly challenging. Not only do I face all of the stresses associated with standing in front of a crowd, but I also need to mentally translate every single thought from Chinese to English prior to speaking. The cognitive load sometimes proves to Continue reading Unlocking the Code for English Learning: Insights from Diverse Journeys→

Success through Diverse Backgrounds

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As a recent graduate with a statistics degree and a background in programming, the Institute for Advanced Analytics program was the quintessential fit for the next chapter in my life. However, one aspect of the Institute surprised me: the IAA accepted and admitted students from a vast array of academic Continue reading Success through Diverse Backgrounds→