Science Slam in Marburg

Five science slammers competed against each other at the Science Slam in Marburg's Waggonhalle in front of around 200 people, with Alexia from Mareike Grotheer’s group winning the evening.

At the Science Slam, speakers have ten minutes each to present their research in a clear, creative, and entertaining way, with the help of a few props and usually a PowerPoint presentation. The audience acts as the jury: up to ten groups award points using scoreboards, and a specially programmed applause meter adds extra excitement and bonus points.

Alexia convinced the audience with her contribution from educational neuroscience and the exciting question: “Why can we read?” She recounted the fascinating clinical case of Monsieur C., who could write but not read and secured victory for the evening.

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