FameLab - SF 2014 - Morning Competition: Ilissa Ocko
Is the California Drought Related to Climate Change?
Presented by Ilissa Ocko
FameLab USA: Exploring Earth & Beyond
American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting [www.agu.org]
December 14th, 2014
San Francisco, CA
FameLab is something like American Idol for scientists; sponsored by NASA in the United States, it’s a fun-filled day of competition, coaching, and camaraderie that’s all about science communication! Early career scientists from diverse scientific disciplines craft a 3-minute, powerpoint-free talk on their research or a related topic and deliver it in a supportive environment to judges who give only constructive feedback. No slides, no charts—just the power of words and any prop you can hold in your hands. The heart of FameLab is a workshop conducted by communication professionals to help participants enrich their skills. So unlike American Idol, everyone wins!
http://famelab-eeb.arc.nasa.gov/