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National Final - 27 May - Pavilhão do Conhecimento

The British Council and Ciência Viva (the national agency for Science and Technology Communication) are looking for new talent in Communicating Science.

Eleven finalists will compete to become the Portuguese representative in the international FameLab final that takes place in June in the United Kingdom, during the Cheltenham Science Festival.

The national final will take place on Sunday
27 May, 1700, Pavilhão do Conhecimento, Lisbon (Parque das Nações).

In three minutes, each contestant will need to demonstrate his/her ability to communicate a scientific theme using only words and gestures.

The jury is chaired by Carlos Fiolhais (Physics, University of Coimbra).

FameLab is a science communication contest. In Portugal, FameLab is organized by Ciência Viva and the British Council, with the support of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

You can watch the eleven finalists here

Do come and join us and vote for your favorite!!

Entrance is free.

FameLab is back in 2012

Come and join the new generation of science communicators. Send us your video and represent Portugal at the Cheltenham Science Festival. This competition is being organised by the British Council Portugal and Ciência Viva, with the support of the Gulbenkian Foundation.

What is FameLab?

FameLab is an international competition of science communication in which 17 countries are currently involved. Each participant makes a 3-minute presentation of a scientific topic to a general audience.

Originally created by the UK’s Cheltenham Science Festival, the competition aims to take science out of the classroom and make it fun, and to encourage young people with a passion for science and technology to share their enthusiasm with the general public.

Leonor Medeiros, an archeologist, and the national winner of FameLab 2011, explains here what it was like participating, what she has gained from the experience, and why applying to FameLab is definitely worth it!

Can I participate?

To enter FameLab you must be at least 18 years old, working in or studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

The competition aims to provide new opportunities for development of communication skills. It is not aimed at arts or communication professionals.

How do I enter?

Stages

Video submission - up to 17 April 2012
Competitors submit their video. The quality of the video is of no importance. What is really important is that you communicate clearly and that you are scientifically accurate. The best video presentations will be selected for the next stage which will be an audition.
Audition - 28 April 2012
The selected competitors will do their presentation in the presence of a jury, at the Sintra Ciência Viva Centre. The panel will select 10 finalists.
Masterclass - 19 and 20 May 2012
The 10 finalists will attend a MasterClass in science communication Masterclass delivered by an expert in the area. This will be held at the Estremoz Ciência Viva Centre.
National Final – 27 May 2012
Final live presentation to an audience and a selection panel. The winner will represent Portugal in the FameLab international final.
International Final – 16 and 17 June 2012
The winners of the participant countries will compete at the international final held at the Cheltenham Science Festival, United Kingdom. The finalists will present in English.

Rules

FameLab 2012 Rules (pdf, 65k, new window)

International Final
FameLab website

FameLab: Ciência Viva, British Council, FameLab, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian