Institutional Training & Speaking Engagements
Available across Bengaluru
I run practical, interactive sessions for academic institutions on scientific writing, publishing, and research skills, using real examples and hands-on demos instead of theory-heavy lectures.
Pricing Guide
Interactive Guest Lecture: AI & Careers (90-120 Mins)
Session Design & Delivery
- Duration: 90 to 120 minutes with customizable split between talk and Q&A.
- Format: Lecture style with interactive elements like quizzes and polls.
- Mode: Online (Global) or Offline (Available in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore).
- Audience Size: Unlimited for online; capacity of the hall for offline.
Content & Customization
- Topic Selection: Choice of one core theme such as AI Tools for Research, NEP 2020 perspectives, or Career Guidance (Beyond Academia).
- Material: Custom slide deck tailored to the specific department (e.g. Life Sciences vs Engineering).
Post Session Deliverables
- Resources: A curated PDF list of resources and links (e.g. Top AI Tools List) shared for distribution.
- Certificate Support: Logo and sign off provided for institution generated e-certificates.
Half-Day Skill Building Workshop (3-4 Hours)
Core Training Module
- Duration: 3 to 4 Hours.
- Focus: Scientific Writing & Publishing or Advanced AI for Manuscripts.
- Methodology: Watch and Do format where the expert demonstrates a tool and participants replicate it live.
- Live Demos: Real time usage of reference managers (Mendeley/Zotero), plagiarism checkers, and AI paraphrasing tools.
Participant Resources
- Checklists: Digital copies of Submission Ready Checklist or IMRaD Structure Guide.
- Activity Sheets: Practical exercises on paraphrasing and removing fluff from abstract writing.
- Troubleshooting: Dedicated 30 minute segment for specific manuscript Q&A.
Technical Requirements
- Pre Work Audit: Review of the institution's current research output level to tailor complexity.
- Cohorts: Ideal for 30 to 50 participants to ensure quality interaction.
Full Day FDP: Research & Publication Strategy (6-8 Hours)
Comprehensive Curriculum
- Morning Session (Writing): Structuring the narrative, the art of storytelling in science, and avoiding journal rejection triggers.
- Afternoon Session (Tech & Strategy): Mastering AI tools for literature search and editing, plus selecting the right journal to avoid predatory traps.
- Interactive Components: Critique exercises on sample abstracts and basics of grant writing.
Premium Resources & Support
- Resource Kit: Extensive digital bundle including Cover Letter Templates, Response to Reviewer Templates, and AI Prompts for Researchers.
- Personalized Feedback: Hot seat review of 2 to 3 participant abstracts live during the session.
- Post Event Support: 1 week email window for participants to ask follow up questions regarding tools discussed.
Institutional Benefits
- Strategic Alignment: Content tweaked to align with NAAC/NIRF ranking requirements for publications.
- Recording Rights: Permission for the institution to record the session for internal library archives.
About Institutional Training & Speaking Engagements
About Me
I'm Sowmiya - most days you'll find me editing scientific manuscripts and battling academic jargon. Alongside my research life and raising a kid, I've built a venture and learned a lot about surviving the ups and downs in academia. For me, the real power isn’t in fancy tools but in each researcher’s story.
What I Offer
I lead interactive sessions for academic institutions, both online and on campus. My focus is on making scientific writing and publishing less intimidating. Whether it’s Faculty Development Program workshops or a quick guest lecture on NEP 2020, I keep things practical and straightforward.
- Faculty Development Programs: Deep-dive workshops tailored to your needs, covering everything from manuscript writing (IMRaD structure) to academic publishing strategies. Hands-on stuff, not just theory.
- Guest Lectures & Talks: Short, sharp sessions for events or seminars. Topics range from using AI tools for research writing to navigating India’s education policy.
Topics I Cover
- Scientific writing, manuscript structure, journal selection, avoiding predatory journals
- Ethical use of AI in research, with demos using ChatGPT and other tools
- Career guidance for biotech graduates, research scholarships abroad
- Design Thinking, innovation, and stories from my journey as a woman entrepreneur
My Style
I keep sessions interactive - quizzes, real stories, and lots of Q&A. No boring lectures, promise. I mix Tamil (local language) sometimes, so you’ll hear a bit of “seri, let’s try this” (okay, let’s try this) when we get practical.
If you're after honest, practical guidance that cuts through academic confusion, I’m here to help you bring out your best, authentically.
Meet your Expert
Sowmiya Rani
13 connects in last 3 months
My Story
People look at me and think, ah, perfect life. Ha! If only. I’ve walked through messes—unfinished PhD, toddler on hip, marriage unraveling. Missed my kid’s first birthday for a scholarship in Germany. Hard, yeah. Now I’m a mom, a scientist, a survivor, and always wondering, 'What else am I?' Life’s wild. You gotta keep finding yourself, right?
My Work
Manuscript Writing & Editing - I run workshops and edit scientific manuscripts. Love chopping word count and making writing clear.
Journal Selection & Editing System - I match your work to journals, do quick edits, then deep dives. Edited 1500+ docs. Word count reduction is my jam.
Workshops & Talks - Vanakkam! I mix stories and humor to teach manuscript writing workshops. Aim: make scientific writing easy, not boring.
Submission-Ready Support - I help researchers get their manuscripts ready for publishing, using smart strategies and AI tools for publishing.
