Registration under way for AUSome Science in 60 Seconds

Last spring’s AUsome Science in 60 Seconds research pitch competition was so successful, Auburn Engineering is hosting it again.

Presented by the college’s Council of Engineering Graduate Students (CEGS), participants have the opportunity to offer personal, cutting-edge research analyses to judges in one-minute via video and compete for more than $2,200 in cash and prizes.

“Last year’s inaugural AUSome Science in 60 Seconds was created with the understanding that future presentations might come with logistical issues,” said CEGS President Matthew Garnett, who is pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering. “It’s important that students sharpen their skills where presentations can be made to the point, on demand, and across time zones where they can be viewed without having to be on location. We received incredible entries and I expect judges to be wowed again by the research, and discoveries, our students contribute to science and technology.”

Entrants must record a video presentation using animation, simulation, diagrams, pictures, or even demonstrations explaining an overview of their respective study, but at a level where general audiences can understand. Each video must not exceed 60 seconds.

Each submission must be from one participant only – not teams – and plagiarism will result in disqualification.

Ten finalists will be chosen in each division (graduate and undergraduate). Finalists' videos will be showcased in a public event on April 25, where individual graduate and undergraduate winners will be recognized.

Registration closes on February 9 with video submissions due no later than March 22.

Click here to register!