3. Read and translate the text then, in pairs, answer the question bellow.

▪ Why is it important for you to participate in scientific conferences?

Why it's important for you to present your data at scientific conferences

We are often encouraged to present our research findings at regional and national conventions; however, the value of these presentations is not always explicitly clear. Listed below are the top 5 reasons why it is important for you to participate in conferences.

1. Contribute to and learn about the most recent advances in your field. Conference presentations allow you to present your data during many stages of development. This will allow you to present your most up-to-date findings and receive feedback from colleagues, which will help you when you ultimately write up your study.

2. Advocate for your science. Perhaps one of the most important benefits from conference presentations is the ability to advocate for your science. Representing your field of interest allows researchers in other disciplines, policy-makers, and the public to become aware of the innovative research being generated in your particular subfield.

3. Learn how to talk about your data. Conferences provide a way to practice your presentation skills and can help you develop the expertise needed to discuss your research in a clear and meaningful way. Learning how to answer specific questions and present your data to a range of individuals will help you in other endeavors.

4. Contribute to your overall research profile. When on the job market, graduate students often compete against other students for ideal jobs or post-doctoral positions. A history of conference presentations will show potential employers that you regularly disseminate your research finding to colleagues as well as keep up-to-date on the cutting-edge research of the field.

5. Meet other researchers in your field and potential contacts for future positions. The presentations that you give and attend are likely to be frequented by researchers with similar interests, giving you the opportunity to discuss your research and learn valuable information from people working with similar techniques, populations, or statistics. Establishing contacts with other scientists will foster friendships with motivated researchers who can be resources for you at any stage of your career.

In short, attending and presenting at conferences offers a myriad of opportunities to a young researcher.

4. Look at the online poster advertising a conference and answer the following questions:

2. Who might be interested in attending this conference?

3. If a researcher applies on 7 May, could he/she give a paper at this conference?

4. If you were interested in this conference, how could you find out more?