Science slam
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A science slam is a scientific talk where scientists present their own scientific research work in a given time frame - usually 10 minutes - in front of a non-expert audience. The focus lies on teaching current science to a diverse audience in an entertaining way. The presentation is judged by the audience.[1] A science slam is a form of science communication.
Variants
[edit]Science slams are open to all fields of science. However, events specializing on particular topics exist as well. Examples include: technical science slams,[2] health science slams,[3] sociological science slams,[4] junior science slams,[5] kid's science slams,[6] and binational science slams.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ Article on "Science in the Pub"
- ^ Ideenexpo science slam
- ^ Health Science Slam
- ^ Sociological Science Slam
- ^ Junior Science Slam
- ^ Kid's Science Slam (actually a science slam of adult presenters for kids)
- ^ Indo-German Science Slam
- ^ German-Russian Science Slam