"Death by PowerPoint!"  Yep, it's a thing!  But presentations are an essential part of both college assignments and the professional world beyond.  So, how do we construct cohesive , coherent, and visually appealing presentations that don't put our audience into a narcoleptic coma?  We'll examine the science and the aesthetics of perception that converge to create effective presentations, and how you can use them to win over your audience!