This event will be held in the Pouch Club from 7 to 8 p.m on March 23, 2023. Contestants should check in no later than 6:45 p.m. Please bring your friends and family!
Are you up for the challenge? If so … Enter the 2023 ACSC Elevator Speech Contest!!!
Information/Instructions:
Imagine that you have just entered an elevator with Bill and Melinda Gates, who have enough money to fund any research project (and do in many different disciplines). They smile, say hello, and ask “why are you here this evening?” They are now your captive audience for this short elevator ride on your way to the 2023 ACSC. You have only one chance to make your “pitch” and get your project funded to be a hero to your faculty mentor … in your major … in your department … in your division … to be the most awesome person on campus forever … okay well, at least to be able to guarantee that your research project continues and that many other AC students have the opportunity and the experience that you did. What would you do with that one opportunity of a lifetime?
Hey, you never know … it could happen, right? You must be prepared to present the key aspects of your research in 1 minute or less. In order to get their attention (and keep it), you must present your work in an engaging way. Prepare to share your passion and excitement while also conveying the key message and the importance of your work. You want to be memorable, so they know who to write that check out to later.
This year, your “elevator speech” will be performed in the Pouch Club and will be evaluated by our panel of “celebrity” judges. Your performance will be judged on precision, impact, and how memorable you were. In other words, how do you use your time (1-minute maximum before the elevator doors close), how interesting and engaging are you, and how well do we remember you after exiting the elevator. Contestants will be ranked by our judges and prizes will be awarded.
Are you up for the challenge? If so … Enter the 2023 ACSC Elevator Speech Contest!!!
Questions? Contact CREATE@AC via create@austincollege.edu or x2309.