New! Presentation Options and Workshops

New this year, in addition to posters and traditional 15 minute oral presentations, we are offering a third presentation format – 3 Minutes @ Mines! This oral presentation is shorter and focuses on delivering a concise presentation to a broad audience. 

To help prepare presenters for the Winter Meeting, CMI is hosting 3 virtual workshops hosted by Dr. Jacqui Weeks, communication specialist and founder of Word Tree Consulting, covering how to give a good presentation and convey your message effectively.  

All CMI Team members and Affiliates are welcome to join these workshops and presenters are highly encouraged to attend the workshop that aligns with their presentation. 

Traditional Oral Presentation

This traditional conference-style presentation allows presenters to deliver a detailed overview of their research or project.

Structure:

• Time: 20-minute time block; 12-15-minute presentation with remaining time for questions and transition.

• Slides: Presenters have the flexibility to use as many slides as needed to effectively communicate their work.

Benefits:

• Gain experience presenting in a professional conference format, add to resume.

• Develop skills in storytelling, technical communication, and audience engagement.

Ideal for: Individuals with well-developed projects or research who are comfortable speaking to a larger audience and wish to demonstrate their expertise in depth.

Register HERE to attend the Traditional Oral Presentation Workshop on Friday, January 9, from 12:30-2 PM MST

3-Minutes @ Mines

A concise, dynamic presentation designed to communicate the essence of your project in just three minutes.

Structure:

• Time: 10-minute time block; 3-minute presentation with remaining time for questions and transition.

• Slides: Presenters have the flexibility to use as many slides as needed to effectively communicate their work.

Benefits:

• Sharpen your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and quickly.

• Build confidence in public speaking under time constraints.

• Appeal to a broad audience—including industry representatives—who value clarity and impact over technical detail.

Ideal for: Individuals at any stage of their project who want to practice succinct communication or pitch-style presentations that leave a strong impression.

Register HERE to attend the 3 Minute Workshop on Friday, January 16, from 12:30-2 PM MST

Poster Presentation

An interactive, informal presentation format where researchers display posters summarizing their work and discuss their findings with attendees during a networking-style session.

Structure:

• Time: 2-hours

• Poster Format: vertical/portrait orientation; not exceeding 36 wide x 48 tall; printed on paper or fabric.

Benefits:

• Engage in one-on-one discussions with academics, peers, and industry professionals.

• Build networking skills while engaging with various audiences.

• Practice developing concise explanations of your work.

Ideal for: Individuals who prefer interactive discussions over formal presentations, or those looking to expand their professional network and refine their research narrative through dialogue.

Register HERE to attend the Poster Workshop on Friday, January 23, from 12:30-2 PM MST