Science Slam
Watch scientists put on an exciting show and compete for glory and prizes!
New this year, the South Side Science Festival‘s Science Slam, pits five UChicago graduate students and postdocs against each other in an audience-judged competition to see which contestant can deliver the most engaging eight-minute science presentation. Audience members also will have the opportunity to win fun UChicago prizes! Families, teens and adults are encouraged to attend!
When: September 30th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Kersten Physics Teaching Center, KPTC 106 – Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall, 5720 S. Ellis Ave
Science Slam presenters
Anchita Addhya
Graduate student
André Bauer
Postdoctoral Researcher
With the assistance of ChatGPT, we’ve harnessed a powerful tool, yet our journey to fully comprehend it continues. Within this slam, we delve into its capabilities to confirm its reliability.
Chris Egerstrom
Adarsh Suresh
Graduate student
Dive headfirst into the world of materials science in our electrifying science slam, “Lighter and Stronger?” where we challenge conventional wisdom on the origins of strength. Unveil the secrets of materials that are as light as a feather and as strong as steel, inviting you to question the very essence of what makes something strong. Brace yourself for a mind-bending journey that will revolutionize your perception of strength and materials like never before!
Join us on the day of the Festival
When: September 30th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Kersten Physics Teaching Center, KPTC 106 – Maria Goeppert-Mayer Lecture Hall, 5720 S. Ellis Ave