FameLab goes digital for one big night of science

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FameLab goes digital for one big night of science

Friday, 27 March 2020

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Join us online on Monday 6 April to hear some of the country’s brightest minds tell their science stories in just three minutes or less with no jargon, and no PowerPoint.

At home and personal, thirteen brilliant researchers will take to the ‘stage’ – their lounge rooms – to deliver short and sharp explanations of why their research can make a difference in our ever changing world.

FameLab is the world’s leading science communication competition created by Cheltenham Festivals in the UK. The global competition finds and mentors young STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – researchers with a knack for communication to share their stories with the world.

The winner and runner-up will go on to compete in the National Final on Wednesday 29 April online live recorded. The Australian winner will go on to compete in the global finals at FameLab International, held in the UK at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Good luck to ECU semi-finalists from the School of Medical and Health Sciences:

Ana Wang, PhD candidate – Let’s talk about sweet molecules in our body Proteins in our body protect us from disease and provide a way to detect the risk of health problems. Researching sweet proteins help discover better ways for a healthy life style.
Jaisalmer de Frutos Lucas, PhD candidate - Win the race against Alzheimer's disease Close your eyes and remember the last time you saw someone you love? What happens when we no longer remember who is in front of us and emotional ties are lost? Learn how exercise protects from the loss of memories in Alzheimer’s.
Emily Brogan, Early Career Researcher – Lost for words? Imagine you wake up lost for words and cannot speak because your brain is holding your mouth hostage due to a stroke. What is the best therapy for people who are lost for words?

Supporting Australian science

“FameLab puts young scientists centre stage to help us gain better understand on new discoveries and new technologies,” said British Council Director Australia Helen Salmon

“Innovation, climate change, artificial intelligence and the fourth industrial revolution are now central to public discourse, and science communication is key to helping us navigate this rapidly changing world.”

Visit www.fwam.com.au/famelab on Monday, 6 April from 2pm to watch, vote and share your favourite presentation.

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