Sample Presentations
Communication Breakdown: Navigating the Tumultuous Seas of Authorship and Mentorship
In this serious & irreverent presentation, Atom discusses the many challenges of navigating academic publishing, authorship, and careers in academia, and concludes with a discussion of communication strategies. Presented for University of Washington and Duke University Biomedical Research Ethics Lecture Series.
Telling Super Science Stories
The Hero’s Journey of the Scientific Method
An adaptation of a Science Communication Workshop Dr. Atom gives for aspiring scientists.
Sugar Addiction: Too Much of a Good Thing
Self-control while self-isolating can be hard! Our brains are hardwired to make us want more of the things that make us feel good, like delicious freshly baked cookies. Our bodies need sugar (glucose) in order to stay alive, but why are we drawn to consume more than we need? Can sugar be considered addictive? Regardless, sugar consumption can significantly impact our health.
Dr. Atom discusses the neuroscience of addiction and the potentially addictive properties of sugar.
Making a Memory
Science and a Movie event with the Pacific Science Center. Presentation coincided with a screening of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and a live Q&A with Dr. Atom.
Presentation Slide Decks
An assortment of slide decks for presentations Dr. Atom has given at various events.
Presented at various conferences and events.
Presented at: Gender Odyssey and Science Festival
Happy Neurons, Happy You: Neuroscience of Stress and Depression Slides
Presentation Based on Thesis Work given to ARCS Foundation, Pacific Science Center, and more.
Talk to a Brain Cell
Activity used at numerous Meet a Scientist events at the Pacific Science Center, and adapted for adult audiences at bars and restaurants.
Additional Presentations
The DNA Café Series - Presentations about genomics using the analogy of a restaurant functioning like a cell. (Seattle, WA). The DNA Menu (July 13, 2022), Can I Take Your RNA Order? (Aug. 10, 2022), Building a Better Sundaé: Protein (Aug. 17, 2022). Event Site
A Scientist’s Journey Beyond Gender and Genes. AAAS Family Science Days. (February 2020).
Science Everywhere. Nature of Science Speaker (Seattle, WA). Lecture regarding using the scientific method in daily life and conducting research with integrity. (Spring 2018).
Talk to a Brain Cell. Presented at fundraiser and membership events representing activities for other Science Communication Fellowship Programs at the Pacific Science Center (Seattle, WA - Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Winter 2018, Spring 2018).
Talk to a Drunk Brain Cell. 21+ Events at the Pacific Science Center. Modified exhibit to discuss effect of drugs and alcohol on brain cells. (Spring 2017)
Science of Game of Thrones: Fire Resistance. Crowd of Others Event (Seattle, WA 2016). Presented a public lecture discussing the feasibility of fire and extreme temperature resistance.
An Intersectional Approach to Enhancing LGBTQ Patient Healthcare and Comfort. UW Medicine Center for Diversity and Inclusion workshop titled, (Seattle, WA February 2017).
How to RiboTag: Pulling Down Proteins from Specific Cell Types. Heritage University, (Toppenish, WA – September 2017). Invited by Dr. Robert Kao to lecture to students and faculty about the practical applications of RiboTag in vitro.