Science Slam
March 29, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm
The Science Slam invites young researchers to showcase their innovative ideas in a creative and concise presentation to a non-specialized audience. The American University in Cairo's (AUC) Science Slam aims to share the ideas of young participants with the general public. This will enhance the contestants’ communication skills and inform the audience of the latest scientific developments.
Activity Objectives
- Provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with the opportunity to present their research and ideas to a general audience
- Provide students the opportunity to work individually or in a group
- Enhance communication skills, including presentation and time management skills
- Showcase the student-led research projects at AUC
- Compete for cash prizes
Who Can Participate?
Undergraduate and graduate students from sciences, engineering, humanities and social sciences disciplines are welcome to apply.
Who Can Attend?
Anyone can attend the competition as part of the audience.
Time Period for Activity
One to three hours (depending on the number of applicants).
Guidelines
- The contestants will present their thesis or project ideas in an entertaining way to a non-specialized audience in less than three minutes.
- The selected contestants will be nominated to cover various fields and applications. Innovative ideas delivered in engaging ways will be given higher scores during selection.
- Selected contestants will be notified by the organizing committee and will be invited for rehearsals before the slam date.
- Note: Finalists will deliver their three-minute presentations during the event at AUC, which will also be publicized to an online audience.
Awards
- First Place: EGP 15,000
- Second place: EGP 13,000
- Third Place: EGP 10,000
Submission Deadline
Submit your proposal by January 12, 2026.