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FameLab - Talking Science
Leave the lab and get on stage!
FameLab is an international science communication competition that has also been held in Germany every year since 2011. In over 20 countries, FameLab puts scientists on stage – and the motto is: “Talking Science”. Karlsruhe is the venue for the southwest German preliminary round. The event is organized by the Karlsruhe Science Office.
The participants have only three minutes to explain complex research content to their lay audience. They have to do this without the usual aids such as charts or PowerPoint presentations. Props supporting the scientific stage performance are allowed: anything worn on the body may be used. There are virtually no limits to creativity. To convince the jury, the presentation must be objectively correct, easy to understand, and, above all, contain the right mixture of science and humor! p>
Students or researchers from natural or social sciences, technology, or medicine can participate. Whether astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, information technology, mathematics, pharmacy, physics, or robotics, the disciplines are manifold! Applicants must only be 21 years old.
More information about the Famelab: https://wissenswerkstadt.de/famelab
Partners
Famelab Karlsruhe is organized by the Science Office of the City of Karlsruhe and supported by the following institutions:
- FZI Research Center for Information Technology
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- X2E Group
- Kulturzentrum Tollhaus
- Nationales Institut für Wissenschaftskommunikation (NaWiK)
The FZI at FameLab 2025
- FZI Executive Director Jan Wiesenberger participates as a jury member in the FameLab regional decision in Karlsruhe.
- The FZI will also be presenting more about its work at an information stand on the evening of the FameLab.
