FameLab is an international talent competition to find the new faces of science in Egypt.
The competition was originally created by the UK’s Cheltenham Science Festival, based on the highly successful UK FameLab model. The idea of the competition is to take science out of the classroom and make it fun, and to encourage young people with a passion for science and technology to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with the general public in an interesting and entertaining way.
FameLab was introduced to Egypt by the British Council and the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Programme.
Watch the Award Distribution of last year
Who can apply ?
If you are an Egyptian, 18 - 35 years old, studying or working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics and can make a three-minute talk on a scientific topic in front of a live audience and a panel of judges, you could be one of the winners of our FameLab competition for science communicators!
How can I apply?
Read the Terms and Conditions, fill in the application form and send it to information@britishcouncil.org.eg with the Subject line: FameLab Application 2012
If you are selected, just come to one of the qualifying rounds in Cairo, Alexandria or Assiut and present any scientific topic to our panel of expert judges. Impress them with your knowledge of science, clarity and charisma and you could be selected to compete in the final!
What happens at the qualifying round?
You will be given a maximum of three minutes in which to impress the judges. The panel will be looking for exciting and engaging talks that can be understood by a general public adult audience. Props are allowed but you must be able to carry them on and off stage with you (there is no set-up time or assistance and no table to put them on) Power Point presentations are not permitted. It is recommended that you prepare two talks (Three minutes each) as you may be asked to go for another round on the same day.
What exactly am I expected to do?
Inspire and excite public imagination by giving an entertaining and original talk in either English or Arabic that is scientifically accurate in front of a live non-scientific audience. The judges are looking for three qualities: content, clarity and charisma. So make sure your subject matter is well chosen and clearly put across, that your facts are right, and that you let your passion for your subject shine through!
What happens at the final?
The ten finalists will be asked to give a new presentation on a contemporary science topic that is different from that presented at the qualifying round. The judges will ask the finalists questions on the topic and give them feedback.
Who are the judges?
Leading figures from the world of science and media.
What are the prizes?
The ten participants chosen to go through to the final will be invited to a free MasterClass weekend in science communication led by experts from the UK and Egypt.
The FameLab Egypt winner chosen at the final will travel to the UK for the Cheltenham Science Festival, where he/she will compete in FameLab International together with the other winners from different countries including the UK.
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FameLab Proves Science Has Got Talent
The search is on for the new voices of science communication. The heats of FameLab Egypt, the only Egyptian competition for new talent to engage the public in science, started in January 2012.
Aspiring contestants should go along to one of the heats where their efforts will be judged by a panel of science communication experts.
Heats are taking place in:
•Alexandria, Bibliotheca Alexandrina 4 February 2012 at 10.00 a.m.
•Cairo, Al-Sawy Cultural Wheel on 18 February 2012 at 10.00 a.m.
The jury members of the heats are:
1-Dr Abdel Hamid El- Zoheiry
2-Dr Nadia El Awady
3-Eng Moh. El Sawy
4-Dr Alaa Idris
5-Eng. Hoda El Mikaty
The winners of the heats will get the chance to take part in a weekend master class with Professor of Sciences and Society from UK before vying for the title of FameLab champion at the National Final on 24 March 2012 at AL- Sawy Cultural Wheel.
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