scientific-slides
Build visually engaging scientific presentations with AI-generated slides, research-backed citations, and professional design.
- Generates complete slide decks as PDF images using Nano Banana Pro AI, with support for PowerPoint and LaTeX Beamer workflows for editable or publication-quality output
- Enforces visual-first design philosophy: high-quality figures, diagrams, and graphics dominate each slide, with minimal text (3–4 bullets, 4–6 words each) serving as speaker notes
- Integrates research-lookup skill to gather 8–15 papers for proper citations in introduction and discussion sections, establishing scientific credibility
- Provides talk-specific structures for conferences (15 min), seminars (45 min), thesis defenses (60 min), grant pitches, and journal clubs, with timing guidance and practice workflows
Scientific Slides
Overview
Scientific presentations are a critical medium for communicating research, sharing findings, and engaging with academic and professional audiences. This skill provides comprehensive guidance for creating effective scientific presentations, from structure and content development to visual design and delivery preparation.
Key Focus: Oral presentations for conferences, seminars, defenses, and professional talks.
CRITICAL DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: Scientific presentations should be VISUALLY ENGAGING and RESEARCH-BACKED. Avoid dry, text-heavy slides at all costs. Great scientific presentations combine:
- Compelling visuals: High-quality figures, images, diagrams (not just bullet points)
- Research context: Proper citations from research-lookup establishing credibility
- Minimal text: Bullet points as prompts, YOU provide the explanation verbally
- Professional design: Modern color schemes, strong visual hierarchy, generous white space
- Story-driven: Clear narrative arc, not just data dumps
Remember: Boring presentations = forgotten science. Make your slides visually memorable while maintaining scientific rigor through proper citations.
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