Spotlight Meltdown Moment
Your groundbreaking research presentation at the International Data Science Summit suddenly derails when Dr. Victoria Sterling, your long-time academic rival, spots a critical flaw in your methodology. With your reputation and future funding on the line, you must navigate this public crisis while 500 industry leaders watch your every move.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Dr. Alex Chen, Associate Professor presenting breakthrough AI ethics research
Conversation Partner
Dr. Victoria Sterling, Research Director at CompeteX Labs
Setting
Brightly lit main stage of a prestigious conference hall, giant presentation screens behind you, hundreds of gleaming faces in the darkness
Location
International Data Science Summit, Singapore Convention Center
Learning Objectives
Defend your research methodology while acknowledging its limitations
Maintain professional composure under intense public scrutiny
Navigate hostile questioning without appearing defensive or unprepared
About This Scenario
Your groundbreaking research presentation at the International Data Science Summit suddenly derails when Dr. Victoria Sterling, your long-time academic rival, spots a critical flaw in your methodology. With your reputation and future funding on the line, you must navigate this public crisis while 500 industry leaders watch your every move.
How It Starts
“Fascinating presentation, Dr. Chen. Though I'm curious about your participant selection methodology on page 47 - particularly how you controlled for demographic bias in the training data? *adjusts glasses while 500 people wait for your response*”
This is how Dr. Victoria Sterling, Research Director at CompeteX Labs's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#2397
Category
General
Location Tag
International Data Science Summit, Singapore Convention Center
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