Call for Applications: 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. Each participant will have 20 slides, with 20 seconds per auto-advancing slide, to present their work.
Preliminary Rounds:
Four finalists will be selected from the preliminary rounds to present in the 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/oMvmGFA7vDrNg8qHA
- 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: Friday, March 13 at 11:59 p.m.
Event Schedule
- Preliminary Rounds: Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27, 12-1 p.m.
- Final Round: Saturday, April 18, at the Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium
More information on the presentation format is available here: https://naturalsciences.rice.edu/science-flash-info
Questions? Contact nsci@rice.edu - we’re happy to help!