NANO PITCH CONTEST
Student participants,
Speak for 100 seconds and win cash awards!
Thursday Nov. 12, 2020 Evening
Register by Nov. 11 by email to info@susnano.org.
Add Nano Pitch in subject. Send pitch title, your name, and university.
(Limited participants only)
The Framework: Pitch a problem or opportunity connected with your sustainable nanotechnology research in a clear, compelling manner in 100 seconds.
You should address:
- Problem or opportunity addressed (What is the real-life problem)
- Proposed solution(s) (How does your work/approach solve the problem in a unique way?)
- Potential impacts (What will be the impact/s of your research if you are successful?)
Prepare one PowerPoint slide (No animation) and use it during your presentation – please bring it in a flash drive. The slide must have a title for the pitch and presenter's name. (Tips: Your pitch will be judged using a rubric with points for (1) Problem Statement, (2) Proposed Solution/s, (3) Boarder Impacts, (4) Slide Design, and (5) Poise/Style. While humor is encouraged (but not necessary), your pitch should primarily try to convince the audience that your research (on sustainable nanotechnology) is important to solve a problem(s) and it has immense broader impacts.
Goals
- Teach students to be concise and persuasive
- Stress importance of oral communication and public speaking
- Stimulate students to think about the bigger picture and application areas
- Stimulate good performance under pressure
- Stimulate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
- Empower students to lead
Who can Join?: Students involved in sustainable nanotechnology research
How to Join?: Sign-up via email (please see above). Only limited number of students will participate (number to be decided by the organizers) – the sooner you sign up, the better (first come, first serve!!).
When and Where?: Thursday, Nov. 12 (exact time will be announced later)
Award Announcement: Friday, Nov. 13 at 8:30 AM
Preparing your nano pitch
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/articles/10.1038/nj7435-137a
http://thepostdocway.com/content/elevator-pitches-scientists-what-when-where-and-how