Welcome to the wonder of Science Slam! 

We are Vancouver’s most epic science showdown. Sit back, relax, and watch as our competitors battle to achieve science communication fame and glory while learning something new in to kick off the fall season.

What exactly is a science slam? Based on the format of a poetry slam, a science slam is a competition where speakers gather to share their science with you - the audience. Competitors have five minutes to present on any science topic without the use of a slideshow and are judged based on communication skills, audience impact and scientific content. Props and creative presentation styles are encouraged — no slides!

Topics include mating 😉, food waste, exercise snacks, cancer immunotherapy, and birthing positions!

Notes:

The venue is wheelchair accessible. The main cabaret room is accessible through a ramped entrance. We also have a wheelchair accessible washroom in the space as well.

Venue is a 19+ venue with non-gendered bathrooms.

There will be photography and short videos taken throughout the event for promotional purposes. 

Science Slam acknowledges that this event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil Waututh Nation. Many of our attendees, Science Slam included, are guests of these territories and must act accordingly.

Science Slam is an inclusive event, as a result hate speech and abuse will not be tolerated.