Fall Science Slam!

Welcome to our Fall 2026 Science Slam! The greatest science communication competition...ever! This event is a partnership between the Department of Physics & Astronomy and Science Slam Canada.

Science "Slammers" (aka science education presenters) present on a science concept, law, or theory in 5 minutes without the use of academic slides or vocabulary, to a high school and undergraduate audience. Slammers are judged on their presentation engagement, science accuracy and creativity. We encourage the audience to rate our slammers and participate in audience trivia for prizes!

UBC Science Undergraduates

You too, can be a slammer! Practice in science communication, being able to explain a science concept to others without using jargon, is an important skill when sharing what you do in science with the world. This is how we engage the public, promote new discoveries, or garner financial support for your research.

High School Teachers and students

Are you curious about what students learn in university physics and astronomy programs? Come cheer on our undergrads as they present what inspires them the most! Learn some science, ask questions and get some real answers!

Department advisors and staff will be on-site to answer questions about our programs, research and UBC science in general. Slammers will be available after the event to chat about student life at UBC and the physics, astronomy, engineering and other science courses they're taking. Graduate students in our programs (our adjudicators!) are also available to chat about future careers and directions in science, for interested students.

This event is coordinated to bring graduate and undergraduate students together to practice science communication, and to share the science our students are learning to a broader high school audience.

Enjoy the show!