Practice brainstorming with fellow researchers in person or via the Internet. Arrange an off-campus internship that can extend or broaden your skills and introduce you to another work environment. Use computer aids to evaluate your attributes. Join or organize a Toastmaster's Club to improve your public-speaking skills. 1 Toastmasters is an international organization of people from many fields who are attempting to improve their public speaking ability.
Local chapters are common throughout the United States.