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.

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Variants

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

  1. Article on "Science in the Pub"
  2. Ideenexpo science slam
  3. Health Science Slam
  4. Sociological Science Slam
  5. "Junior Science Slam". Archived from the original on 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  6. Kid's Science Slam (actually a science slam of adult presenters for kids)
  7. Indo-German Science Slam
  8. German-Russian Science Slam