Wiesbaden invites: The big science slam in the slaughterhouse!

Wiesbaden invites: The big science slam in the slaughterhouse!

On May 15th, Schlachthof in Wiesbaden The first Wiesbadener Science Slam. This event offers young scientists from all over Germany the opportunity to present their latest research results in an entertaining and understandable way.

The participants are invited to present their projects in short lectures of 10 minutes each. The aim is not only to inform the audience, but also to entertain. The unique format of the Science Slam promotes direct communication between scientists and the public and makes the often complex matter accessible to everyone.

The concept of the science slam

The Science Slam is an interactive format of science communication that has its origin in Germany. The first event of this format took place in Darmstadt in 2006. Since then, the concept has spread quickly and is carried out regularly in almost every university city of Germany. Science Slam has set itself the task of not only presenting research, but also presenting it entertaining and understandable.

An important feature of these events is the active role of the audience. The spectators act as a jury that evaluates the presentations with numbered cards from 1 to 10. After each performance, the spectators discuss in groups to discuss the allocation of points. This promotes a dialogue between science and society that goes far beyond pure knowledge transfer.

insight into the events

science slams take place not only in traditional scientific environments, but also in cultural centers, theaters, cinemas and even in pubs. This diversity of the venues contributes to the accessibility of science and enables scientists to present their individual research projects instead of only teaching textbook knowledge.

The events usually last about two hours, including presentations, breaks, votes and award ceremony. In addition to the actual lectures, many scientists bring creative props and often carry out live experiments that add up the audience. Further information on science communication events are available on the corresponding platforms.

Overall, science slams offer an exciting way to communicate science in an appealing and socially relevant way. The Wiesbaden Science Slam promises to become an exciting platform for the next generation of researchers.