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https://lehigh.zoom.us/my/mbw202
The Research Translation AcceLUrator (RTA) team is excited to share a Spring 2026 opportunity specifically for faculty and postdoctoral scholars:
NEW: Drop-In Workshops for Faculty & Postdocs
This spring, two of our RTA 1-credit doctoral courses include drop-in workshop sessions designed for faculty and postdocs who want practical tools for research communication and translation without enrolling in the course. Faculty and postdocs are encouraged to join any drop-in session that fits their schedule and interests. A full list of topics can be viewed here.
Best for: Faculty considering commercialization or industry collaboration
Topics include:
- Data as narrative evidence, not decoration
- The emotional dimension of data (“the warm blanket of emotion”)
- Common data visualization failures in research communication
- Choosing the right visualization for the right question
- Responsible and ethical data storytelling
- Frameworks and tools:
- Story-wrapping techniques for data
- Information display principles
- Credibility signals in charts, graphs, and visuals
Audience interpretation vs. author intent