International FameLab - Talking Science

Why is FameLab® in Egypt?

The competition was introduced to Egypt in 2009 in support of the government's efforts to advance science and to build a culture that understands and supports the positive role science plays in the economic and social well-being.

Famelab® Egypt was introduced for the first time in the Middle East and Africa by the British Council and the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) programme.

FameLab® in points:

Contestants: Young Egyptian Scientists and Science Students from 18 - 35 years old working or studying basic, life or engineering sciences.

National Competition: 4-5 heats will take place in Egypt to select ten winners who will compete in the Final competition to be held in March 2012. Last year local heats have been held in Cairo, Alex and Assiut.

Nature of Competition: Contestants are expected to deliver an entertaining and original three-minute talk about any scientific topic without using PowerPoint or other electronic presentation tools and with limited use of props. The talk just be scientifically accurate, but also engaging to a nonscientific audience.

FameLab® is similar to TV programmes like Pop Idol - where each competitor has just three minutes to prove him/herself to a panel of expert judges, with only the best going forward to the next round.

Judging Process: The contestants will be judged on the content and clarity of their performance about any scientific topic as well as on their charisma on stage;

Jury: Distinguished panel of 3-4 judges from relevant fields of expertise (science, communications and marketing)

Prizes: The ten finalists from the heats will receive valuable prizes. First prize winner will be fully sponsored to travel and represent Egypt at the Final International Competition to be held during the Cheltenham Science Festival in June 2012.

The two Egyptian Winners of 2010, Hazem Shoreirah and of 2011, Mahmoud Abou Khedr were ranked third in the International Competition for the two consecutive years.

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