Famelab our very own science idols competition

Hi All 

South Africa is in the process of joining Famelab, an international competition profiling working scientists, researchers and young professionals. The competition is specially designed for young scientists to *communicate* their work in a charismatic and interactive manner, it is the 'Pop Idols' of Science. Finalists will represent South Africa at the final in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. 

The first heats are scheduled for April 2012. The aim is to present your research or topic of interest in a fun and exciting way on tv

Anyone who is interested let me know and I will foward you more details. Please also pass this on to other professionals or postgrad students who you think may be interested.

Check out the websites below for more details

http://www.youtube.com/user/famelab/featured

http://famelab.org/

Thanks!

Stephanie