Now in its third edition, the Golm Science Slam has firmly established itself in the University of Potsdam's calendar of events. Chemistry didactician Prof Dr Amitabh Banerji, who was already enthusiastic about slamming as a doctoral student, took the initiative for this entertaining format of science communication at the university. He was able to win Potsdam Transfer (the central institution for start-ups, innovation, knowledge and technology transfer), the University Society and the university's public relations department as co-organisers. Their joint aim is to offer young researchers a stage and make the Golm location more visible to the public. "This time, we are also presenting a project from our new Collaborative Research Centre, which deals with light-driven chemical reactions on nanoscale metals," announces Amitabh Banerji. "We want to show that even such highly complex topics can be presented in an understandable and interesting way," says the scientist, who has just won the Science Slam final at the IdeenExpo in Hanover. This year's slammers come from the fields of geology, computer science, materials research and astrophysics.
Molecular biologist Bryan Nowack, who won the first Golm Science Slam two years ago and now also very successfully hosts the university's regular slams in Potsdam's Waschhaus, will once again be the moderator.As always, the audience will act as the jury and award the points.After the slam, there will be an after-show party with music, free drinks and pretzels, with a surprise provided by the Bio-Chemistry-Nutritional Sciences Student Council.Participation is free of charge.As places are limited, registration is required at: www.uni-potsdam.de/scienceslam.
Breathing stones and speed dating for stars - 3rd Golm Science Slam at the University of Potsdam
Can stones fix atmospheric carbon? What does it take to become part of virtual reality? Why are bones the terminator of the body? And can an equation of state for neutron stars really be found by speed dating? Answers to these questions can be found at the third Golm Science Slam, which will take place on 11 July 2024 at 5 p.m. in Building 27, Lecture Hall 1.01. Young researchers from the natural sciences at the University of Potsdam and neighbouring institutes will present the topics and results of their work in a short, understandable and entertaining way. They will be competing to see who is best received by the audience, who will then choose the most interesting presentation of the evening. Afterwards, guests can discuss the knowledge they have acquired over free drinks and pretzels. The student band Jesters' Jig will perform at the after-show party.