Join College of Science (COS) students, alumni, faculty and friends as we hear from talented student researchers as they battle for a cash prize! The stakes are high as the top slammer in each preliminary (prelim) round will move on to compete in the Grand Slam for a $1000 prize. Prelim slammers also compete for $250 first place and $100 second place awards.

Learn about the research students are engaged in and kick off your weekend with a great night of science entertainment. Heavy appetizers and a few laughs are guaranteed.

As a special feature, the COS Alumni Chapter hosts a meet and greet before the main event from 6:30-7pm, where Mason alumni and students can interact and chow down before main the event gets started.

At Mason, a science slam challenges young scientists to prepare a presentation of fewer than 10 minutes, about their scientific research, for a non-expert audience using any entertaining format they wish. The goal is to solicit the most laughter and applause from the audience though scientific integrity and accuracy are expected and appreciated.

Learn more about Mason Science Slam at scienceslam.gmu.edu.