Does it handle specific talk types like thesis defenses?

Absolutely. It includes tailored structures and timing guidance for various formats, including 15-minute conference talks, 45-minute seminars, and 60-minute dissertation defenses.

Can I preview the slides within the Claude environment?

Yes, the skill includes a visual review workflow that generates images or thumbnails of your slides so you can systematically check for text overflow, overlap, and font size issues.

How does it help avoid boring, text-heavy slides?

The skill enforces a 'Visual-First' philosophy, prioritizing high-quality figures, diagrams, and minimal text (3-4 bullets per slide) to keep your audience focused on your verbal explanation.

Can this skill create slides for both PowerPoint and LaTeX?

Yes, it provides specific workflows and templates for both Microsoft PowerPoint (utilizing the PPTX skill) and LaTeX Beamer for those requiring mathematical precision.

Does it provide guidance on timing and pacing?

Yes, it includes comprehensive timing checkpoints and emergency strategies to ensure your presentation fits perfectly within its allocated time slot.

Scientific Slide Architect

Name: Scientific Slide Architect
Author: Zehong-Wang

byZehong-Wang

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Learning & Documentation

Generates high-impact, visually engaging scientific presentations for conferences, thesis defenses, and research seminars using PowerPoint or LaTeX Beamer.

This skill empowers researchers and scientists to transform complex data into compelling visual narratives by providing specialized guidance on presentation structure, modern design principles, and data visualization. Whether preparing a 15-minute conference talk or a 60-minute dissertation defense, the skill offers automated workflows for both Microsoft PowerPoint and LaTeX Beamer. It emphasizes a visual-first philosophy—minimizing text while maximizing scientific rigor—ensuring your slides are professional, readable, and memorable for academic and professional audiences.

Key Features

01Visual-first design guidance to replace text-heavy slides with high-quality figures and diagrams.

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03Systematic visual review workflow featuring automated thumbnail generation and layout validation.

04Data visualization optimization techniques specifically for screen readability and clarity.

05Tailored narrative structures for conferences, seminars, thesis defenses, and grant pitches.

06Dual-mode support for both Microsoft PowerPoint automation and LaTeX Beamer templates.

Use Cases

01Designing a 60-minute PhD thesis defense requiring complex mathematical notation via Beamer.

02Preparing a 15-minute conference presentation focused on specific research findings.

03Creating persuasive grant pitch decks that combine data evidence with impactful storytelling.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zehong-wang/kosmos scientific-slides

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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