Posted September 28, 2023 by Dan Moser
The deadline is Oct. 5 for faculty to submit short videos to apply to present at the Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam.
The Slam offers faculty a platform to communicate with peers about their research, scholarship or creative activity through rapid-fire talks that are entertaining and easy to understand. This year’s Slam, during Nebraska Research Days, will be from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 8.
Faculty selected to present during the Slam will have five minutes to engage the audience. Following the presentations, the audience will vote to determine a winner.
Jocelyn Bosley, research impact coordinator, explains more in this video.
Topic and video proposal
Those interested in presenting during the Slam must submit a 60-second video proposal addressing this question: What do your friends and family members find most interesting about the work you do?
The deadline to submit a video proposal is 11:59 p.m. Oct. 5. Applicants selected to present during the Slam will be invited to participate in specialized training to prepare their final talk. Slam finalists will be announced by Oct. 12.
Submit video proposals using Microsoft Flip. Users who use the Flip app on their phone or tablet should enter the code neresearch to access the page. Special video equipment is not necessary to film a proposal; a cell phone or laptop webcam is sufficient.
A review committee organized by the Office of Research and Economic Development will select contestants based on content, creativity and engagement with the theme.
Prizes
Finalists will receive a swag bag in addition to the chance to present at the Faculty Slam on Nov. 8. The Slam winner will receive $1,000 that may be used to advance their research, scholarship or creative activity.
Rules
Faculty chosen to present during Nebraska Research Days must follow these guidelines for their final presentation.
- Limit the presentation to five minutes.
- The use of visual aids (e.g., slides) or prerecorded materials is not permitted.
- The live audience will use electronic polling software to vote for the winner.
Valerie Jones, Seaton Distinguished Professor of advertising and public relations, took first place at last year’s event.
For questions about the Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam, contact Jocelyn Bosley.
