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: Received: 12 December 2023 / Approved: 13 December 2023 / Online: 14 December 2023 (12:11:50 CET)
How to cite:
A Caromile, L.; Jha, A.; Gardiner, J.; Dilek, O.; Ohi, R.; Ligon, L. How to Construct and Deliver an Elevator Pitch: A Recipe for the Research Scientist. Preprints2023, 2023121013. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1013.v1
A Caromile, L.; Jha, A.; Gardiner, J.; Dilek, O.; Ohi, R.; Ligon, L. How to Construct and Deliver an Elevator Pitch: A Recipe for the Research Scientist. Preprints 2023, 2023121013. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1013.v1
A Caromile, L.; Jha, A.; Gardiner, J.; Dilek, O.; Ohi, R.; Ligon, L. How to Construct and Deliver an Elevator Pitch: A Recipe for the Research Scientist. Preprints2023, 2023121013. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1013.v1
APA Style
A Caromile, L., Jha, A., Gardiner, J., Dilek, O., Ohi, R., & Ligon, L. (2023). How to Construct and Deliver an Elevator Pitch: A Recipe for the Research Scientist. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1013.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
A Caromile, L., Ryoma Ohi and Lee Ligon. 2023 "How to Construct and Deliver an Elevator Pitch: A Recipe for the Research Scientist" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1013.v1
Abstract
The task of conveying scientific research to individuals with varying levels of knowledge and understanding can prove to be quite challenging for a research scientist. The difficulty is further compounded when the exchange of information must be conducted within a limited timeframe. Notwithstanding, the 'elevator pitch' is a valuable tool that enables researchers to navigate these potential obstacles. An effective elevator pitch not only facilitates the communication of a researcher's scientific findings but also highlights the individual's skills and the significance of their research. Moreover, a well-crafted elevator pitch is a critical career development tool, serving as a means of networking and paving the way for future communications, scientific collaborations, and funding opportunities. This article examines the value of a scientific elevator pitch and provides step-by-step guidelines for developing and constructing an impactful pitch. Furthermore, we provide resources and an example of a successful elevator pitch delivered by a Fellow from the NIH-funded Accelerating Career Transitions (ACT) program, a professional development program established and managed by the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB).
Keywords
Elevator speech; research scientist; Accelerating Career; Transitions; American Society for Cell Biology
Subject
Social Sciences, Education
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
