- Improve overall conference experience by enhancing the quality of presentations and published papers.
- Expand the variety of content and pool of presenters by encouraging new people to share their knowledge, while still maintaining the quality of presentations and content.
- Increase interaction between new attendees and frequent attendees/presenters, which will improve the overall conference experience for both groups.
"The support I received from my mentor made the process of developing and submitting my paper a lot less daunting."
Guy Garrett
Mentoree
Presenters Desiring a Mentor
The Power to Present program for the 2013 conference is open to all persons desiring guidance with abstract submission, paper preparation and presentation.
Based on the experience of past participants, we encourage certain people to participate, particularly:
- First-time SAS Global Forum paper and/or poster presenters.
- First time conference attendees.
- Students.
"I would recommend the mentoring program to both first-timers and to conference veterans. It is a great way for first-timers to ease into giving a presentation at a SAS conference and feel that both the quality of their paper and their presentation is going to be solid. For conference veterans, it is a way to give back to the SAS conference community and to help the 'next generation' of attendees find their voice."
Michael A. Raithel
Mentor
Benefits to Authors/Presenters
Prior to SAS Global Forum, you can work with experienced and recognized presenters to get guidance and advice on any of the following:
- Abstract and title preparation (prior to submission during the call for papers) - how to turn your ideas into a workable title and abstract.
- Review of Proceedings paper.
- Review of PowerPoint presentation.
- Pre-conference evaluation of verbal presentation.
- Advice on getting the most out of the conference.
- Presentation evaluation during the conference.
If you would like to request assistance from a mentor, please visit: http://www.sascommunity.org/mentor/mentoree_survey.html
"Reduce your stress by being very well prepared for your presentation. Writing and presenting skills will help your career, not just your SAS Global Forum presentation."
Lauren Lake
Mentor
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