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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. A science slam is a form of science communication.
Variants
Science slams are open to all fields of science. However, events specializing on particular topics exist as well. Examples include: technical science slams, health science slams, sociological science slams, junior science slams, kid's science slams, and binational science slams.
References
- 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