About the Organization

Mason Science Slam is a student run organization founded to support the goals of the Science Slam program. The program was conceived and begun through the College of Science Deans Office.

Our Guiding Vision: To help College of Science student researchers become better communicators of their work.

Our Mission: To enhance the individual College of Science student experience, by helping to foster a more engaged and welcoming science community at Mason through events organized by Mason Science Slam.

Example Science Slams

Below is a playlist of a few international Science Slam presentations of which we are fans. Search Science Slam on YouTube to find more examples.

Science Slam History

Science Slams were popularized in Germany in the late 2000’s and have since spread internationally. Multi-level competitions for PhDs, and kids, have also become popular. Science Slams have only recently come to the United States, with an event hosted by the Space Foundation in Colorado in 2013.

In fact, the North American finals for the EURAXESS competition was held at American University in September 2014! We’ll keep you notified about upcoming events in the area, or events that are live streaming online.