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 =====Communicating Science to the Public (45 min)=====
+(5 min) Individually, answer the following:
+  - Why is it important to communicate science to the public?
+  - Who are scientists/speakers that inspire you (both personal examples and public figures)?
+(5 min) Class discussion
+(5 min) With a partner, come up with a list of traits of a good public talk.
+(5 min) Class discussion
+(15 min) "Grad Slam" intro and sample videos
+(10 min) Work on your own "2-minute" thesis talks. They can be about your previous/current research, or about what it means to study astronomy and why it's important. We will present these next week!
 =====Homework=====
-  -  Edit your teaching statement and e-mail your final version to Carina and Tom by 11/15.
+  - Edit your teaching statement and bring in one copy of your final version next week.
+  - Practice your "2-minute thesis" talk and be prepared to present it next week.