"We are looking for people who have scientific stars in their eyes, people who can present an entertaining, original and exciting talk that is scientifically accurate but appealing to a non-scientific audience". Kathy Sykes, Cheltenham Science Festival Director, UK
Based on the highly successful UK FameLab model, FameLab is a national talent competition to find the best new talent in science communication.FameLabcontestants have just a few minutes to present a scientific idea to a panel of expert judges in an engaging way.
FameLab 2008 dates
Audition Graz: 7 April 2008 Audition Linz: 9 April 2008 Audition Vienna: 11 April 2008 Masterclass: 19-20 April 2008 Final in Vienna: 26 April 2008
Further details will be publish soon on this website.
Mineralogist Robert Krickl has won the Austrian FameLab competition. He also won an IPod for the best online audio file. The audience prize went to Pamela Burger. Read more
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