Science Slam 2023 LIVE Finals at Goethe-Institut Kolkata!

The popular EURAXESS Science Slam competition took place this year on 2 December, 3pm-9pm, at the Goethe-Institut/ Max Mueller Bhavan in Kolkata.

5 exceptionally talented young Indian researchers performed live in front of an enthusiastic audience. After a great evening of fun and excitement the audience and jury selected the winner:

 Joyce John - PhD Candidate, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. See the recording of her winning Slam here

The winner of this year’s India Science Slam earned a roundtrip ticket to Europe, and the unique chance to network with research peers in one of Europe’s top research institutes!

The EURAXESS Science Slam offers a platform for young research talents to showcase their work outside of the formal constraints of a research lab or classroom. The finalists are judged on the basis of their ability to capture the audiences’ attention with a precise, accessible and original introduction to their research topic.

The 5 finalists of the EURAXESS Science Slam India 2023:

The Winner of the Science Slam 2023

Joyce John - PhD Candidate, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Born to Malayali parents and raised in the heart of Kolkata, I have been blessed with the richness of two cultures that shaped the budding scientist, thespian, and dancer in me. My tryst with science began because the exams were shorter and more fun to solve, that science literally lets you question everything, made me stick on.  The research in our lab focusses on understanding the genius of cancer cells that hijack developmentally dormant pathways to metastasize. Simply put, we are looking at cancer backwards and seeking answers in the early hours of development in tiny fruitflies. While solving medical mysteries and analyzing experimental results seem like the most intriguing to any scientist, I find greater joy in explaining the very fundamentals of our being to someone who thought science only belongs in the labs and textbooks!!!

Watch her Entry Video here:

Watch her winning Slam here:

Aditya Shrivastava - Integrated MSc-PhD Candidate , Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

"I am a research Scholar at TIFR's Department of Chemical Sciences. Studying protein mechanics via SMFS. Alumnus of SGTB Khalsa, DU. Outside the lab, I am passionate about videography, and driving science communication forward through engaging video content."

Watch his Entry Video here:

Watch his LIVE Slam here:

Ishita Jain - PhD Candidate, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Ishita Jain is a doctoral student in the Turbomachinery Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. She holds a B.E.  degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET).  Her research interests revolve around the optimization of engineered surface textures with respect to the reduction of drag and separation control, which find applications from windmills to aircraft.  Apart from her research interests, Ishita enjoys playing Badminton and reading anecdotes.  

Watch her Entry Video here:

Watch her LIVE Slam here:

Kunika Gupta, PhD Student, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

“Hails from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh; Synthetic Organic Chemist, Chemical Biologist, Scientist in preparation, Avid Speaker; Enjoys trekking, bike rides and playing badminton”

Watch her Entry Video here:

Watch her LIVE Slam here:

Sangeeth John, Research Scholar,  Crystal Growth Centre Anna University

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“A kid who danced in the rain, wondering what those clouds contain. A teen who wished to change the world, with all the science he learned. Now a researcher on energy and environmental aspects of photocatalysis,  who enjoys learning new things and sharing it with others on a regular basis.”

Watch his Entry Video here:

Watch his LIVE Slam here:

Meet the finalists here (scroll down)

When & Where: 

Saturday 02 December, 3.00-9.00pm IST 

Venue:

Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata 

Park Mansions, Gate 4
57A, Park Street
Kolkata 700016
India

Who should attend? The event is open to everyone with an interest in science communication and/or science. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About the 11th Euraxess Science Slam India

The 2023 Euraxess Science Slam India LIVE Finals will take place on 2nd of December at the Goethe-Institut Kolkata (3.00-9.00 pm). At the finals, 5 scientists will compete for the Slammer title and the 1st prize - a round trip ticket to Europe. The online competition is open until 20 October. For more information how to participate click here.

The 11th EURAXESS Science Slam India event is an opportunity for the finalists to communicate their research in a fun and entertaining way to a larger and mixed audience. For the audience/participants the event will offer the possibility to learn about study and research opportunities in Europe, EU research mobility programmes, and Science Communication.

At the networking dinner, participants will interact with members of the EURAXESS India team, the Goethe-Institut team, German Consulate, the EU Delegation to India, representatives of EU Member states, representatives from the academic and non-academic sector, and members of the Science Slam Jury as well as other event partners.

The EURAXESS Science Slam India 2023 is organised in partnership with (in alphabetical order): 

CNRS India, Delegation of the European Union to India,Embassy of the Czech Republic, Embassy of The Federal Republic of Germany, Goethe-Institut Kolkata, The Netherlands Innovation Network.