PhD Science Slam

A Science Slam is about presenting research in novel and entertaining ways to a non-expert audience

The Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science recently tried an exciting new format to communicate some of the innovative research that is taking place at LSE to a wider audience: a Science Slam.

A Science Slam is an event where scientists present their research in a novel and entertaining way to a non-expert audience. Talks are normally around 10 minutes and the purpose is to make a potentially complex topic clear and exciting to lay people.

PhD students from the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science and the Department of Health Policy took part in the Science Slam, which was initiated by Robin Bachmann and moderated by Dr Jens Madsen.

The event was funded by the School's Knowledge Exchange and Impact (KEI) programme.

Find out more in this video and watch the full talks below:

Science Slam summary video — Video summary from the PBS PhD Science Slam

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Does being yourself cost you money?

By Robin Bachmann

Robin's research explores how social identity influences economic outcomes and financial and investment behaviour.

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To be or not to be perfect

By Aishwarya Bellam

Aishwarya is interested in perfectionism and how perfectionist strivings and concerns impact performance, especially in the workplace.

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Zooming into Zoom: Communications in a digital world

By Pinar Jenkins

Pinar’s research investigates decision-making and wellbeing in computer-mediated communication.

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What makes a strong elephant?

By Haoran Shi

Haoran's research is at the intersection of social identity, political behavior and computational modeling. He is particularly interested in political polarisation from a social identity theory perspective.

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