EURAXESS Science Slam India
The competition has two stages: (i) the 'Virtual' Pre-selection (online) where candidates will submit a short video in a creative, entertaining and accessible way; and (ii) the 'Live' Finals where the finalists will perform in front of the review panel and a mixed audience who will choose the winner.
The 1st prize this year will be the EURAXESS Science Slammer title and a round trip to Europe to visit Brussels (Belgium) and a research institute of the winner's choice in the European Union in 2020.
Send your video and become one of the 5 finalists to receive a science communication training and to compete in the LIVE slam!
Online submission of slam (video) presentations
How to participate:
Step 1: Get creative and develop an original idea to present your research project to the world: Tap dancing, singing, old-school presentation, scientific equipment - all is allowed (as long as it is decent).
Step 2: Make a 5 minutes max. video of your presentation with your camera phone, digital camera (or equivalent). Make sure the presentation is in English.
Step 3: Send us your video at euraxessindiaslam@gmail.com or upload it via Dropbox and share the link to the video with euraxessindiaslam@gmail.com.
To know the Terms and Conditions to participate in this new edition of the EURAXESS Science Slam India, open and read carefully this attachment: Terms & Conditions
Visit SCIENCE SLAM 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (top of the page) to meet the EURAXESS Science Slam India 1st prize winners and see what they say about their Science Slam experience. The next picture and testimony could be yours!
On YouTube you may also meet the winners 2013 from ASEAN, China and India, find a video from Brazil to help you inspire or one on what the Science Slam is about explained by the Science Slam winner 2014 from North America. On facebook you will be able to see videos by Indian candidates submitted in 2014, 2015, 2016 that will be gradually added as resource material for those of you participating in the 2019 edition.
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EURAXESS Science Slam India 2018
The 6th live final of the EURAXESS Science Slam India 2018 was organised in partnership with India Bioscience, Alliance française Bangalore, NMIMS, Embassy of France with the support of Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA) and Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) on 17 November 2018 in Bengaluru.
Five exceptional finalists were invited to battle for the 1st prize this year - the EURAXESS Science Slammer title and a round trip to Europe to visit a research institute of the winner's choice in the European Union in 2019. Pictures of the event can be seen on Facebook.
And the 2018 finalists were...
Mr Prabahan Chakraborty, Graduate Student (NCBS, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore) with How does stress affect our brain, and how can we fight back?
Ms Nidhi Rawat, PhD candidate (ICAR- Central Institute for Research on Buffalo, Hisar) with IVF Blabber: A journey of miracles
Ms Charu Seth, PhD candidate (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai) with Hunny, We Shrunk The Circuits
Ms Gita Singh, PhD candidate (SVKM's NMIMS Sunandan Divatia School of Science, Mumbai) with Journey of a Capacitor to Supercapacitor
Mr Viraj R. Torsekar, PhD candidate (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore) with Does the risk of mate-searching communication influence predator-prey space use strategies?
Note: Finalists listed in alphabetical order.
Members of the 2018 Review Panel:
Ms. Anupama Ambika Anilkumar (Scientific Coordinator at Section for Science & Technology, Embassy of France in India)
Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya (Scientist and science communicator at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-TIFR)
Dr. Jérôme Bove (Scientific and academic attaché, Embassy of France in India – Bangalore)
Mr. Vivek Dham (Policy Officer, Department of Research & Innovation, European Union Delegation to India)
Ms. Dr. Navodita Jain (Science Education and Communication Coordinator, IndiaBioscience)
Dr. Samrat S. Kumar (Country Representative, EURAXESS India)
Ms. Dr. Reeteka Sud (Research Coordinator, ADBS Consortium, NIMHANS Bangalore)
Dr. Karthik Ramaswamy (Visiting Scientist, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore)
Dr. Purvi Bhatt (Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, Sunandan Divatia School of Science, NMIMS)
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Partners and Supporting organisations 2018:
The EURAXESS Science Slam India 2018 organised in partnership with India Bioscience, Alliance française Bangalore, NMIMS, Embassy of France with the support of Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA) and Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC).
EURAXESS Science Slam India 2017
The 5th live final of the EURAXESS Science Slam India was organised in partnership with Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA), the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) and IndiaBioscience with the support of Finnair in Kolkata on 8th December 2017. Exceptionally five finalists were invited to battle for the title of EURAXESS Science Slammer India and a trip to Europe to attend a science communication training and visit a research institute of the winner's choice in the European Union in spring 2018. Pictures of the tour can be seen on facebook.
And the 2017 finalists were...
Mr Mayur Bonkile, PhD candidate (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai) with Love Story of Lithium-ion Battery
Ms Priyanka Dasgupta, MSc. student (University of Delhi) with Inside The Brain- "Effect of Theatre on Creativity and Cognition"
Ms Padma N, Senior Assistant Professor (New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru) with Correlation of Soil and Corrosion Science
Ms Ananya Rakshit, PhD candidate (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-TIFR, Mumbai) with Catch the excess Copper, if you can!!
Mr Calvin Warjri, PhD candidate (North Eastern Hill University-NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya) with How Healthy is Our Fish?
Members of the 2017 Review Panel:
Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya (scientist and science communicator at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-TIFR)
Ms. Tania Friederichs (Research & Innovation Counsellor, European Union Delegation to India)
Dr. Reeteka Sud (Science Education Coordinator, IndiaBioscience)
Ms. Ainhitze Bizkarralegorra Bravo (Country Representative, EURAXESS Links India)
Partners and Supporting organisations 2017:
The EURAXESS Science Slam India 2017 organised in partnership with Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA), the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) and IndiaBioscience with the support of Finnair.
EURAXESS Science Slammer India 2016
On the whole, the event was a great success and I am sure that everybody must have benefited from it in some way or the other. Europe is an academic hub and has a lot to offer to young researchers like me. I am very sure that future winners will benefit from such outings"
The 4th live finals of the EURAXESS Science Slam India was organised in partnership with the BITS Pilani, Nuffic Neso India-Study in Holland and IndiaBioscience with the support of B.M.Birla Science Centre and Finnair at the B M Birla Science Centre in Hyderabad on 18 November 2016. Exceptionally six finalists were invited to battle for the title of EURAXESS Science Slammer India and a trip to Europe to attend a science communication training and visit a research institute of the winner's choice in the European Union in June 2017. Pictures of the tour can be seen on facebook.
2016 finalists were...
Mr Ashish Jha, PhD candidate (CSIR- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad) with “Tale of the Bulbuls”
Mr Ananth Krishna, Master student (Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, Haryana) with “The KMOSala Mix(?)”
Mr Damanbha Lyngdoh, PhD candidate (North Eastern Hill University-NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya) with “Do not judge a book by its cover – A tale from India’s North-East”
Ms Richa Pande, PhD candidate (National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad) with “How media and marketing strategies influence our food choices”
Mr Avtar Sain, PhD candidate (VIT University Vellore, Tamil Nadu) with “Phage Therapy for infectious diseases”
Ms Kshama Sharma, PhD candidate (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-TIFR, Mumbai) with “Magnets to the rescue of the world”
Members of the 2016 Review Panel:
Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya (scientist and science communicator at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-TIFR)
Ms. Tania Friederichs (Research & Innovation Counsellor, European Union Delegation to India)
Dr. Jugnu Jain (CEO and Co-Founder, Sapien Biosciences & Saarum Sciences)
Dr. Joby Joseph (Associate Professor, Center for Neural and Cognitive Sciences, University of Hyderabad)
Dr. Rahul Nigam (Assistant Professor, BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus)
Dr. Ramakrishna Vadrevu (Associate Professor, BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus)
Ms. Ainhitze Bizkarralegorra Bravo (Country Representative, EURAXESS Links India)
Partners and Supporting organisations 2016:
The EURAXESS Science Slam India 2016 organised in partnership with BITS Pilani, Nuffic Neso India-Study in Holland and IndiaBioscience with the support of B.M.Birla Science Centre and Finnair.
EURAXESS Science Slammer India 2015
training and visit a research institute of the winner's choice in the European Union in June 2016. Pictures of the tour can be seen on facebook.
EURAXESS Science Slammer India 2014
a research institute of the winner's choice in the European Union in spring 2015.
Watch here his video on the Science Slam.
EURAXESS Science Slammer India 2013
opportunity to present that point of view to the international audience. Memorable experience."
Watch here her message on the Science Slam.