Present at our Science Fair
To kick-off this year’s taste of science festival, we will be hosting an old-school event with a novel, tasty, twist: A science fair… in a brewery! Scientists will compete for a cash prize by conducting live demonstrations and experiments, the most entertaining, intriguing and interesting of which will win. If a sunny spring day in a beer garden waxing lyrical about all things science, isn’t enough to entice you, this event is also FREE for the public.
Goal
Use a demonstration to discuss your research with a general audience. Engage in the overarching question, data collection methods or analysis of your project with individuals not familiar with your field.
Target audience
Adults
Location
The Bronx Brewery
Date
Sunday, April 21st
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included as a demonstration?
We invite you to be creative with this task. A demonstration can include anything from a hands-on experiment to an interpretive dance. Below are some ideas, although the list is not exhaustive:
Experiment: Live demonstration, data collection, data analysis/interpretation
Art: Data portrayed as art (SciArt), original pieces, puppet shows, dances, plays, crafts
Games: Anything that teaches a scientific concept or relates to your research
What does general audience mean?
Targeting for a general audience means that information is simple enough to be understood by a non-scientist without losing the significance of the material. To promote meaningful conversation, refrain from using jargon, simplify your research into 1-2 key concepts, and provide enough background so that someone new to your field can think critically about the experiment.
Is there a prize?
Each participant will receive taste of science swag and the chance to receive a $50 cash prize, which will be awarded to the demonstration that wows the crowd above the others.
Do I have to do this solo?
Teams are allowed, but please keep group sizes to around 2-3 people.
Can I have an example of a demonstration?
Sure! Since we are beer fans, let’s think about the beer making process. The main ingredients of beer are water, grains, hops, and yeast. With these ingredients alone, how does beer get its bubbles? Enter fermentation or the process of turning sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
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