ICYGMB 2015
"Nothing in science has any value to society if it is not communicated." Anne Roe A handful of brave young scientists took on the Carl Singer Foundation Session at ICYGMB in Levico in North Italy this year. For many, the prospect of addressing a large scientific audience for the first time is a daunting experience. We compound this by insisting on the inclusion of comedy 'treasures': a miscellaneous action, and a miscellaneous phrase! Audience participation was encouraged b
Silliness is critical to boosting public interest in science
As founder of the Ig Nobel awards, Marc Abrahams explores the world’s most improbable research. In this thought-provoking (and occasionally very funny) talk, he tells stories of weird science — and makes the case that silliness is critical to boosting public interest in science. #funny #science #awards #ignobel
British Yeast Group Meeting 2015
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin 10 Brave students embraced the chance to give their first ever talk during the Carl Singer Foundation Session at BYG in Manchester. Each presenter had a 'miscellaneous action' and a 'miscellaneous phrase' to 'hide' in their presentation! A huge well done to Shaun Speldewinde and Yu Zhou (who missed the presentation and received the news in the loo!), both of whom narrowly missed out o
