Applications due Monday: Science in a Flash — Share Your Research in 20 Slides!
Get ready to take the stage at Science in a Flash, a fast-paced lightning talk competition where School of Natural Sciences undergraduate students showcase their research or experiential learning in just 20 slides, with only 20 seconds per slide. Each participant will have 20 slides, with 20 seconds per auto-advancing slide, to present their work.
Preliminary Rounds:
The competition will take place over multiple preliminary rounds, with one presenter from each day moving on to go head-to-head in a final competition for a chance to win cash prizes and earn the title of Science in a Flash Champion. Students can apply individually or in teams of up to three. For group entries, cash prizes will be split.
Eligibility:
Students must be completing or intending to complete a major or minor in the School of Natural Sciences to apply. Presentations on both on-campus and off-campus experiential learning, including course-based research, are welcome.
How to Apply:
Submit the following via this application form: https://forms.gle/n82jqjDmHeigespg6
- 60-Second Video: Tell us about your topic and why it excites you. This is your chance to showcase your passion and give us a preview of your presentation style. Record the video on your phone or computer, save it as a .mp4 file, and name it: FirstNameLastName_IntroVideo.mp4. Include a link to view or download your video in the application.
- Short Description (max 250 words): Describe how you plan to align your talk with the fast-paced. Highlight any creative approaches or strategies you’ll use to engage the audience and make your presentation stand out.
Application Deadline: Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Visit https://naturalsciences.rice.edu/science-flash for additional details