Do you have a passion for ecology? The British Ecological Society (BES) is looking for competitors for 2016’s BES Science Slam.
What is a Science Slam?
A Science Slam is a brilliant way to showcase your research to the public, by combining it with entertainment. Scientists take to the stage to present their research in an engaging, entertaining and uncompleted manner. You can great as creative as you like, your act could involve live experiments, audience participation, song, dance, acting or something different altogether. The winners are selected through the loudest audience applause!
BES are looking for scientists from the field of ecological science and theory. You can be a PhD student or even a professor, BES want scientists who can enthuse people. Each scientist will be given 8 minutes to present their research and 2 minutes for questions.
Want to take part? Applications can be found online here. Entries must be in by 9:00 Monday 14 November 2016.
Want some inspiration? Take a look at last year’s Science Slam here.